Programs/Content
Second season of ‘Native America’ celebrates contemporary Native communities
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The team of Native American producers and directors gave the season a “visceral authenticity,” said Providence Pictures EP Gary Glassman.
Development
PBS stations experiment with local sponsorship, membership spots on Passport and video app
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Stations have yet to earn much from the pilot program, but participants remain hopeful for phase two and the future.
Programs/Content
Survey finds PBS app users want more content, features
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The survey’s findings were presented last week at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference in Atlanta.
System/Policy
PBS board approves 3% station dues increase for FY24
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PBS’ total budget is expected to break even at $372.2 million.
Programs/Content
‘Endeavour’ closes latest chapter in enduring ‘Masterpiece’ franchise
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The prequel to “Inspector Morse” has delivered compelling drama, big audiences and fundraising results to public TV since 2013.
System/Policy
Court dismisses lawsuit alleging PBS violated digital subscribers’ privacy
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The class-action case focused on PBS’ role in sharing subscribers’ personal data with Facebook.
System/Policy
How pubmedia is navigating the pros and cons of remote work
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New workplace norms are giving employees greater flexibility, while leaders are learning to manage remote teams and build community.
Programs/Content
Documentary tells story of Fanny, an unsung all-girl band that’s still rocking after 50 years
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Airing Monday on PBS, “Fanny: The Right to Rock” examines what it meant to be women — some of whom were queer and/or Filipino-American — struggling for respect at a time when a girl with a guitar was still considered a novelty.
System/Policy
Uniting the voices of PBS and NPR: a bold merger for the marketplace of ideas
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“The potential merger of PBS and NPR is a strategic and necessary step in securing the future of public media.”
Programs/Content
Masterpiece’s ‘Tom Jones’ updates classic romp for unfamiliar audiences
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The four-hour adaptation, which debuts on PBS April 30, honors the 1749 book yet shows it through a modern lens.
Programs/Content
How ‘Marie Antoinette’ sought humanity, humility inside Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors
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The new show’s star says it’s “certainly no dusty period drama.”
System/Policy
PBS report shows increase in diversity among prime-time programs
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The fiscal year 2022 report is the second annual study from PBS highlighting its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.
Programs/Content
New Nashville Public Television show serves up food and live music to bridge political divides
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“Ear to the Common Ground” brings together musicians and their fans to discuss controversial issues, such as abortion and gun rights.
Programs/Content
PBS to launch multiplatform climate initiative in April
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“Chasing Carbon Zero,” which looks at goals to eliminate carbon pollution within the United States, is one of two “Nova” films that lead Climate Across America.
Programs/Content
PBS partners with Allen Media Group on free livestreams of local stations
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The livestreams will roll out over the next few months.
People
Comings and goings: New board leaders at NPR, promotions at PBS …
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Jeff Sine became NPR’s board chair, while Jennifer Ferro moved up to vice chair.
System/Policy
Pubcasters ask FCC for help with boosting cable, satellite carriage
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PBS and America’s Public Television Stations asked the commission to take on obstacles reducing access to public TV channels.
Programs/Content
New PBS series spotlights diversity of performing arts at Kennedy Center
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“The programs are not simple concerts,” says Matthew L. Winer, EP of “Next at the Kennedy Center.” “They are all contextualized with the importance and impact beyond just what is on the stage.”
System/Policy
PBS wrestles with ‘profound transformation’ into multiplatform organization
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Broadcast “is still important to people,” says PBS President Paula Kerger. “But it is no longer the principal driver of everything.”
Programs/Content
With ‘Great American Recipe,’ PBS showcases culinary traditions that bring people together
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“It’s not about winning or being competitive, it’s really just connecting through food and our culture,” says Emily Wilderman of WNIN in Evansville, Ind.