Quick Takes
WGBH allegedly dismisses reporter after discovering views on vaccines
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The Boston Globe says WGBH released the reporter after learning of “past statements linking vaccines and autism.”
Programs/Content
Collaborations between public broadcasters, nonprofit news outlets can boost impact but come with challenges
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Partnering with public media organizations can add stability and enable growth that nonprofit news outlets may not be able to achieve independently.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #76: Carlos Watson on ‘Point Taken’ and the virtues of debate
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Do debate-style public affairs shows inherently trivialize serious issues? Watson mounts a defense.
Quick Takes
WGBH, WNET Writers Guild members agree to new contract
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The deal provides a 3 percent increase in minimum salaries effective July 1, 2016.
System/Policy
A reader asks: What’s Public Radio International’s future within WGBH?
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We’re answering the question for the latest story in our Currently Curious series.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #73: Why your organization needs a clubhouse, live from Boston
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The Public Radio Exchange, WGBH and Nine Network have all invested in brick-and-mortar facilities for public engagement.
Quick Takes
WGBH is disappointed by ‘outside of good taste’ Arthur memes
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The station hopes memes will be “respectful and appropriate for all audiences.”
Development
WGBH partners with mobile app to connect with supporters
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LetsAllDoGood aims to help WGBH reach core givers.
Programs/Content
World Channel revisits iconic documentary series with new pledge special
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The 30-minute show, which discusses how racial relations of today are reflected in the civil rights movement, is part of a package that includes rebroadcast rights for Eyes on the Prize I and II.
Quick Takes
WGBH receives $10 million from NASA for science ed tools
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The initiative will be called “Bringing the Universe into America’s Classrooms.”
Programs/Content
New public TV debate series invites viewers to rethink their opinions
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WGBH’s Point Taken uses polling and social media to engage viewers in issues of the day.
Programs/Content
Podcasts tied to TV shows pave way for larger strategy at WGBH
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Podcasts such as Masterpiece Studio and Antiques Roadshow have given WGBH “a running start” in pushing into the medium.
Stations
How New Hampshire Public TV bounced back from a loss of state funding
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A collaboration with WGBH and outsourcing some functions have helped the station stay sustainable.
Collaboration
Q&A: Bob Kempf on the digital “front door” for public media
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Should the whole public media community unite behind one online brand?
Programs/Content
U.S. public media steps up at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
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The festival has become increasingly important for U.S.–based public media.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #47: WGBH’s Bob Kempf on why stations matter online
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In the digital age, when national networks can serve people directly online, does it make sense to invest in hundreds of local public media brands online?
Gwen Ifill
‘America After Charleston’ shapes model for next-generation town hall
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The televised town hall about race that aired Sept. 21 boasted a social media and digital campaign that was one of PBS’s most dynamic.
System/Policy
Why WGBH acquired GlobalPost
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WGBH is hoping to increase its digital capacity and pool of international correspondents with the deal.
Quick Takes
WGBH to acquire international news website GlobalPost
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The deal will bolster international reporting for PRI.org and PRI’s The World.