Tag: PBS
New PBS policy for overlap markets would tighten rules, give Passport to secondary stations
The proposed revisions to the Program Differentiation Plan are the first major update since 1995.‘Antiques Roadshow’ tweaks formula to keep viewers watching
“We’re making changes so that you'll still love it,” says Marsha Bemko, EP of PBS' most popular ongoing prime-time series.New Ready To Learn grants will center on ‘community collaboratives’
Fourteen public television stations will each get $175,000.Upcoming ‘location-based experiences’ will feature PBS brand
“Extending our brand into the location-based entertainment space offers new possibilities for connecting with our audience through learning and exploration,” said a ...PBS plans both broad and intimate looks at historic moon landing
The schedule will feature “high-performing library content and specially commissioned projects,” said Bill Gardner, PBS programming development VP.Collaborative process leads to new underwriting rules for PBS
The previous PBS Funding Standards and Practices document ran 22 pages; the update is just under 13.NPR urges FCC to provide ‘full reimbursement’ for radio stations affected by repack
Local stations "have limited financial and operational resources to absorb the impact of the TV repack," NPR said in FCC comments.‘Amanpour & Company’ sharpens focus on timely topics, guests chosen for PBS late-night viewers
With a stable of correspondents and producers from WNET and CNN, the hourlong show aims to deliver "mind-expanding" interviews for American audiences. ...With new chief programmer, Kerger sees potential for more arts on PBS
Beyond his achievements as a veteran TV executive, Perry Simon's involvement with regional theatre distinguished him as a candidate, PBS' president told ...Atlanta viewers to get second full PBS member station
PBA 30 will also rebrand to ATL PBA.Undertold history of Native America lands on PBS with a big splash
The sweeping four-part series from Providence Pictures reflects on the endurance of tribal cultures and traditions over thousands of years.Stations, networks see potential for planned giving
More public media fundraisers are working to build planned giving programs, inspired by recent large bequests to stations and the untapped potential ...Hallmark to air White House event opposite PBS’ ‘A Capitol Fourth’
The National Park Service, a sponsor of PBS' live broadcast, has partnered with the cable network to produce the special.PBS’ updated editorial standards address inclusivity, social media use
The standards define inclusive content as reflecting “views from different backgrounds, such as geographic areas, ethnicities, genders, age groups, religious beliefs, political ...PBS and stations working on first ‘skinny bundle’ OTT agreement
The over-the-top streaming deal could come within the next six months.
Current is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the American University School of Communication. We're funded by your subscriptions, your donations, advertising, and a generous grant from the Wyncote Foundation.