Tag: PBS
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.Anthony Bourdain’s curiosity, love of food also touched pubmedia
The renowned chef, host and writer, who died Friday, produced a PBS series and featured an NPR reporter on his show Parts Unknown.PBS push to preserve translator services awaits FCC decisions
By the time the FCC's extended filing deadline passed June 1, operators of 688 translators carrying programming of 55 PBS member stations ...PBS, KPBS partner with military-themed film festival for nationwide rollout
The San Diego station will hold the flagship festival, featuring awards and premieres.PBS ‘planting flag firmly’ on kindergarten readiness for all children
PBS is rolling out several initiatives and deepening collaborations with stations to help kids prepare for school.Upcoming PBS Kids series take young viewers far ‘beyond their own block’
Advisers helped ensure that the programs would accurately reflect cultures around the world.Texas lawmaker asks PBS to help restore service in Rio Grande Valley
“This issue has been specific to the many in South Texas who still rely on antennas to view this station via airwaves,” ...Public TV begins transition to new interconnection system
Proponents say the system designed to move content from expensive satellite transponders to a terrestrial fiber-based system will be cheaper and more ...PBS, T-Mobile collaborate to save TV translators
The wireless carrier and a team from PBS are working under tight deadlines to find new homes for public TV translators that ...Pubcasting orgs decline to support request for ATSC 3.0 must-carry rules
PBS, CPB and American's Public Television Stations said in an FCC filing that they recognize the commission is "not inclined" to back ...Former PBS president Lawrence Grossman remembered for advancing network, defending journalism
Grossman, who died Friday at the age of 86, backed expansion of "The MacNeil/Lehrer Report" and was involved in launching "Frontline."
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