Programs/Content
Why Toussaint Morrison split from TPT and PBS
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The host of “America From Scratch” said he could no longer reconcile his Black identity with TPT’s refusal to address racial issues with authenticity.
Programs/Content
AFA campaigns for PBS to cancel series exploring LGBTQ+ life
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Actor Dyllón Burnside traveled the South as host of “Prideland,” which includes weekly digital shorts and a TV special.
Programs/Content
PBS Digital Studios proposes regional hubs to help stations create video series
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With more than 18.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channels, the creative unit aims to share its expertise with more stations.
Programs/Content
PBS Digital Studios pursues more local content with less of a budget
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PBSDS is searching for a way to support itself as it trains stations to create web-first content for younger audiences.
People
CPB’s Curren to retire, Reveal expands, and more comings and goings in public media
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Curren has been CPB’s c.o.o. since 2006.
SXSW
Our Storify of public media tweets from SXSW Interactive
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A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.
Code Switch
PBS, NPR reps discuss challenges of reaching new audiences with SXSW attendees
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Shereen Marisol Meraji, a reporter with NPR’s Code Switch, and Lauren Saks, director of programming for PBS Digital Studios were at SXSW and gave a panel session on strategies for public radio and public television to reach out to younger and more diverse audiences.
Programs/Content
WNET, PBS Digital Studios team up for new YouTube series
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PBS Digital Studios is commissioning the digital media unit at New York’s WNET to produce 40 episodes for two new YouTube series, marking its first major content collaboration deal with a PBS member station. WNET’s Interactive Engagement Group will create short-form videos about gender identity. WLIW, the station’s Long Island affiliate, will produce a series on consumer technology. PBSDS will co-produce both. Representatives at PBS and WNET declined to discuss the value of the contract, which was announced Wednesday.
Quick Takes
Wednesday roundup: Carolla settles podcast lawsuit; PBS Hawaii receives $2M grant
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Plus: Frankenstein M.D. launches, and the difficulties of regulating Elmos in Times Square.