Programs/Content
‘Masterpiece’ tests digital-first release strategy for steamy costume drama
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EP Susanne Simpson predicts “Beecham House,” a new TV series by filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, will be a “membership magnet” during March pledge.
Tech
PBS unveils streaming-video apps for Samsung TVs
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Funds from the electronics company backed development of apps customized for its Tizen platform.
Programs/Content
PBS Distribution brings Brit drama ‘Jamestown’ to Passport, Amazon viewers first
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At present there are no plans to present the miniseries on “Masterpiece,” the iconic WGBH drama series.
Development
Key decision ahead: How to improve Passport experience for viewers, stations
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Passport supporters argue that its performance to date has demonstrated its impact, while critics caution that it’s too early to know how the system will retain this new class of donors.
Development
Farewell, tote bags: PBS Passport draws younger donors as membership reward
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More than a year after its debut, PBS and stations are reaping rewards of the on-demand offering and planning for its future.
Programs/Content
Teacher’s experience is a ‘passport’ to a PR problem for public TV
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Public TV undercuts its own case for public support when episodes of Nova go behind a paywall.
PBS Passport
WHYY finds interest in PBS Passport premium among radio audience as well
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In December 2015, the station began promoting Passport, PBS’s members-only streaming service, on WHYY-FM.
PBS
PBS board committee endorses tentative guidelines for new kids’ service
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Board members also got an update on the success of PBS Passport.
Programs/Content
PBS will decide shortly on another season of ‘Mercy Street’
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Online viewers watched 500,000 streams of Mercy Street within a week after its debut.