Tag: PBS
Our Storify of public media tweets from SXSW Interactive
A roundup of insights and comments from several public media sessions at the annual conference.PBS SXSW panel talks common carriage, indies in primetime
A panel session at the 2015 SXSW conference focused on the continuing debate between PBS and independent filmmakers about the place of ...Our guide to public media events at SXSW
Check our list of pubmedia-related sessions — and let us know if we missed yours.Listening tour about documentaries on PBS brings debate to WNET’s hometown
Any benefits from the town-hall-style “listening tour” that stopped here Monday courtesy of PBS and several other public media organizations were strictly ...Pubcasters ask FCC to boost payouts for auction participants opting for VHF channels
A Virginia broadcaster might swap some of its UHF TV channels for VHF during the FCC’s incentive auction and wants a bigger ...WNET’s move to bolster viewing starts row over public TV’s mission
A dustup between independent filmmakers and the New York City station has co-opted a national "listening tour."The Pub, Episode 6: WWFD (What Would Fred Rogers Do?), PBS documentaries in danger, David Carr on ...
This week, we contemplate how much children’s public television has changed since Fred Rogers’ day, and the news isn’t all bad — ...Proposed federal budget includes level CPB funding, support for Ready To Learn, new interconnection system
The CPB funds, which are approved two years before being paid out, not only stay at the current level but would include ...The Pub, Episode 2: Paycheck journalism, the demise of History Detectives, and what makes good theme music
A tattoo expert argues that media outlets should pay sources for their time and knowledge. This week on our podcast, The Pub.Filmmakers push for common carriage at first stop in public TV ‘listening tour’
The discussion was friendly, but emotions ran high as filmmakers and public TV executives examined their often stormy relationship.Storify: PBS, indie filmmakers hold first “listening tour” event in San Francisco
Tweets from the Jan. 17 meeting at the San Francisco Public Library.Slate of upcoming PBS shows includes specials on Vietnam War, American music
Masterpiece's "Poldark," which premieres in June, might also enjoy additional seasons on the network.PBS joins BBC, BBC Worldwide in co-production deal
PBS President Paula Kerger announced the deal Monday at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif.PBS taps Ford Foundation executive as next chief operating officer
Barzilay replaces Michael Jones, c.o.o. since 2009, who stepped aside into an executive advisory role in September 2014.PBS taps ‘serious journalist’ to elevate public affairs as v.p. of news
Marie Nelson arrives at PBS a time of transition and challenges.
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.