The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has voted to dissolve, bringing to an end the federally chartered nonprofit’s role as steward of government funding for US public media.
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to slash taxpayer funds to PBS and NPR, two media outlets the White House accused of being biased.
Survey: Americans love their PBS
For the 16th consecutive year, PBS and its member stations have been named #1 in public trust among American institutions in a nationwide annual survey.
PBS to launch 24/7 multiplatform kids services
US public broadcaster PBS will launch new 24/7 children’s services later this year, called PBS Kids.
New push for possible PBS launch in the Netherlands
US public broadcaster PBS has initiated a new campaign to launch its PBS America channel in the Netherlands.
BBC and PBS ink co-production deal
The BBC and PBS have signed a new multi-title co-production deal that will lead to the creation of eight to ten new programming specials, representing some 20 hours a year.
PBS UK gearing up for launch
PBS UK will go live on November 1, initially launching on BSkyB and Virgin Media. The channel will feature programming output drawn from its US counterpart including Nova, American Experience […]
Red Bee to playout PBS
PBS UK has signed Red Bee Media to deliver a suite of broadcast service to the channel that launches on November 1.