Tag: WNET
WNET writers union says management is union busting amid contract negotiations
The bargaining unit is objecting to a proposal to assign unionized employees’ duties to nonunionized staffers.WNET to buy New York radio station
WNET plans to pay $100,000 for WEER-FM.Film explores ‘quiet revolutionary’ behind groundbreaking TV show of Black culture
"Ellis Haizlip ensured that the revolution would be televised, and the revolution was 'Soul!'”TikTok grants help pubmedia get creative with short-form videos
Producers are using the popular platform to test ideas while also reaching new and younger audiences.WNET plans to buy Long Island radio station
WPPB would be WNET’s first radio station.WNET’s All Arts network may grow into multicast channel offering
The complete network will launch Jan. 28.Filmmaker Perry Miller Adato remembered for elevating women
The documentarian died Sept. 16 at the age of 97.‘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. ...Another school district pulls public media game about slavery
A Pennsylvania district will reportedly no longer use Mission US: Flight to Freedom due to complaints from parents.PBS rekindles political debate show ‘Firing Line’
The show will be hosted by Margaret Hoover, a political commentator and Republican strategist.Public Affairs Television co-founder Joan Konner dies at 87
Konner was a “model executive producer” with “high journalistic standards, sharp intellect, and the eye for a good story, well-told.”‘Made Possible By…’ #13: Public TV pioneer Alvin Perlmutter
"If you aren't in a position to make mistakes, then you're not going to come up with something worthwhile."Letter to the editor: Great care went into design of ‘Flight to Freedom’
WNET responds to our recent article about a Phoenix school district ending use of the history game.Second school district halts use of WNET’s ‘Mission US’ games
A Black Lives Matter leader said using the games to teach students about slavery was "grossly irresponsible."WNET finds benefits in curtailing campaign-style pledge drives
The New York public TV station charted growth in viewership and membership revenues after confining on-air fundraising to dedicated time slots.
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