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Under Maribel Lopez, who became head of PBSDS in December, the unit is branching out nationwide and developing STEM content aimed at women and people of color.
After learning how to build loyal audiences, the unit is looking ahead to new platforms and deeper work with member stations.
CPB gave $3 million to establish regional centers for member stations, while the National Science Foundation will boost PBS Terra, the YouTube science hub.
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.
Actor Dyllón Burnside traveled the South as host of “Prideland,” which includes weekly digital shorts and a TV special.
With more than 18.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channels, the creative unit aims to share its expertise with more stations.
PBSDS is searching for a way to support itself as it trains stations to create web-first content for younger audiences.
Curren has been CPB’s c.o.o. since 2006.
A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.