Tag: PBS Digital Studios
How ‘Weathered’ and PBS SoCal teamed up to examine spread of LA wildfires
With footage shot in 8K resolution, “Inside The LA Firestorm” aims to help viewers protect themselves and their homes from the next ...Death, rituals and outlaws: How PBS stations are using YouTube to reach young and diverse ...
A CPB-backed initiative helped launch YouTube series produced by stations in Texas, Louisiana and North Carolina, among other locations.How regional centers, NSF funds are helping to diversify PBS Digital Studios content
Under Maribel Lopez, who became head of PBSDS in December, the unit is branching out nationwide and developing STEM content aimed at ...Knowing what audiences want has powered growth for PBS Digital Studios
After learning how to build loyal audiences, the unit is looking ahead to new platforms and deeper work with member stations.PBS Digital Studios receives $5.5M for regional centers, science programming
CPB gave $3 million to establish regional centers for member stations, while the National Science Foundation will boost PBS Terra, the YouTube ...Why Toussaint Morrison split from TPT and PBS
The host of "America From Scratch" said he could no longer reconcile his Black identity with TPT’s refusal to address racial issues ...AFA campaigns for PBS to cancel series exploring LGBTQ+ life
Actor Dyllón Burnside traveled the South as host of "Prideland," which includes weekly digital shorts and a TV special.PBS Digital Studios proposes regional hubs to help stations create video series
With more than 18.5 million subscribers to its YouTube channels, the creative unit aims to share its expertise with more stations.PBS Digital Studios pursues more local content with less of a budget
PBSDS is searching for a way to support itself as it trains stations to create web-first content for younger audiences.CPB’s Curren to retire, Reveal expands, and more comings and goings in public media
Curren has been CPB’s c.o.o. since 2006.Our Storify of public media tweets from SXSW Interactive
A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.PBS, NPR reps discuss challenges of reaching new audiences with SXSW attendees
Shereen Marisol Meraji, a reporter with NPR’s Code Switch, and Lauren Saks, director of programming for PBS Digital Studios were at SXSW ...WNET, PBS Digital Studios team up for new YouTube series
PBS Digital Studios is commissioning the digital media unit at New York’s WNET to produce 40 episodes for two new YouTube series, ...Wednesday roundup: Carolla settles podcast lawsuit; PBS Hawaii receives $2M grant
Plus: Frankenstein M.D. launches, and the difficulties of regulating Elmos in Times Square.Friday roundup: Tell Me More ends; PBS Digital Studios seeks diverse cast
Plus: Prairie Home encourages listening parties, and consumers show interest in the NextRadio app.
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