Development
Collaborative process leads to new underwriting rules for PBS
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The previous PBS Funding Standards and Practices document ran 22 pages; the update is just under 13.
Quick Takes
NPR urges FCC to provide ‘full reimbursement’ for radio stations affected by repack
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Local stations “have limited financial and operational resources to absorb the impact of the TV repack,” NPR said in FCC comments.
Programs/Content
‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers
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With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver “mind-expanding” interviews for American audiences.
Programs/Content
With new chief programmer, Kerger sees potential for more arts on PBS
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Beyond his achievements as a veteran TV executive, Perry Simon’s involvement with regional theatre distinguished him as a candidate, PBS’ president told critics.
Quick Takes
Atlanta viewers to get second full PBS member station
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PBA 30 will also rebrand to ATL PBA.
Programs/Content
Undertold history of Native America lands on PBS with a big splash
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The sweeping four-part series from Providence Pictures reflects on the endurance of tribal cultures and traditions over thousands of years.
Development
Stations, networks see potential for planned giving
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More public media fundraisers are working to build planned giving programs, inspired by recent large bequests to stations and the untapped potential of another giving channel.
Programs/Content
Hallmark to air White House event opposite PBS’ ‘A Capitol Fourth’
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The National Park Service, a sponsor of PBS’ live broadcast, has partnered with the cable network to produce the special.
Programs/Content
PBS’ updated editorial standards address inclusivity, social media use
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The standards define inclusive content as reflecting “views from different backgrounds, such as geographic areas, ethnicities, genders, age groups, religious beliefs, political viewpoints and income levels.”