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Development

Upgrades to PBS Passport seen as only one part of the solution to public TV’s fundraising challenges

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | July 27, 2022

With improvements coming to PBS’ members-only streaming service, development strategists at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference advised stations to invest more in digital fundraising.

Development

Public TV fundraisers weigh future of on-air pledge as shift to streaming accelerates

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 17, 2022

After a difficult March drive, stations look for ways to head off a “glide path downward.”

Programs/Content

‘Masterpiece’ tests digital-first release strategy for steamy costume drama

By Barry Garron, Freelance Contributor | February 11, 2020

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

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | April 9, 2019

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | March 21, 2018

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

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | November 2, 2017

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

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | February 27, 2017

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

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | June 1, 2016

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | May 11, 2016

In December 2015, the station began promoting Passport, PBS’s members-only streaming service, on WHYY-FM.

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