Pleased to see the biggest state broadcaster in Germany (ARD) open up its own instance and now an account for the daily news show: @tagesschau ! How about it #NRK#SVT#PBS#BBC ??? I see accounts and bots but not instances, so it's unclear if they're official. What gives?
Today FM recently won a number of awards for its digital news and current affairs productions. All of these went offline when the station's owners abruptly shut it down after only about a year on the air. This is a good example of why we need properly-funded public media organisations. We simply can't rely on profit-seeking corporations to do public interest media work, nor to keep it available for posterity if they do:
What distinguished television from film as a medium, from its very early days, was live broadcasting. As time went on, and more and more TV shows were prerecorded, this was kind of forgotten. But until VHS came along and allowed audiences to timeshift both films and TV shows, television still retained that live event quality; be there or you missed it.
I feel like my comments back in Sept last year, about TVNZ not being viable as a commercial entity, are being vindicated. If the new government are looking for suggestions, here are a few I made at the time;
This whole episode also exposes the short-sightedness of breaking up NZBC into TVNZ, RNZ etc. A unified public broadcaster, not subject to commercial imperatives, would have had a much easier time adapting to the digital transition.
A lot of public money was spent on those Rogernomics reforms. Now, if we want to save the public broadcasting infrastructure managed by TVNZ, we're going to need to spend more public money reversing those reforms.
"#Mastodon is an excellent, momentous platform. It's a new kind of online communication channel, with an alternative structure, a clear democratic vision, and just enough impact. My colleagues at DW Innovation and I finally gave it a chance in October 2023 – and that turned out to be one of our best communication decisions in the last decade." #PublicMedia https://www.ebu.ch/news/2024/03/public-broadcasters-of-europe-lets-all-join-mastodon
The AAPB is proud to announce a new exhibit honoring Black history!
"The Odyssey of Black Studies in Public Broadcasting" explores the history of Black Studies programs at American colleges and universities as they were discussed and presented in a select number of public radio and TV broadcasts archived in the AAPB collection: https://americanarchive.org/exhibits/odyssey-of-black-studies-in-public-broadcasting
Join us in recognizing the start of #Ramadan, a sacred month of prayer, reflection, and community, observed by Muslims around the globe.
Back in 2000, WQED Pittsburgh offered a glimpse into the Hassan family's journey through Ramadan, while featuring insights from Kadir Gunduz, Director of the Islamic Center of Oakland.
Next week, join GBH Archives as they demonstrate FIX-IT+, an open-source, web-based tool for transcript correction. The AAPB and the wider public media community have used FIX-IT+ to correct 2,000+ transcripts of public television programs spanning the last 50 years.
Have you heard the news? The American Archive of Public Broadcasting has been awarded a $16 million grant by the Mellon Foundation to double the size of its collection over four years.
This grant empowers the AAPB to digitize up to 150,000 significant #publicmedia programs, preserving diverse voices & safeguarding at-risk materials.
Nominate your collections for #preservation & inclusion in the AAPB collection for FREE!
To learn more or to make a nomination, email aapb_submissions@wgbh.org.
Discover how this cherished series, aired nationally by #NPR from 1980-1998, secured a new home in the AAPB, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.
#OTD in 1973, the Senate Watergate hearings began, marking one of the most infamous events in American political history and reshaping public trust in government and media. Relive this pivotal moment in history by exploring the complete "gavel to gavel" coverage with the AAPB’s The Watergate Hearings Collection: https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-6688g8g717
Corazon "Cory" Aquino, the first female president of the #Philippines, emerged as a prominent figure during the 1986 #PeoplePowerRevolution, which ended Ferdinand Marcos’ 20-year dictatorship and restored democracy in the country.
As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, join us in reflecting on the invaluable roles women played during #WorldWarII, both on the home front and in uniform.
From welding and riveting in shipyards to driving trucks, flying planes, and breaking codes, women showed unwavering resilience and dedication.
All eyes are turned towards the skies today (behind eclipse glasses!) for the total #SolarEclipse stretching from Mexico, over the States, and up to Canada.
On May 10, 1994, #Chicago witnessed the most complete solar eclipse since 1806, and #WILL Illinois Public Media was there to capture the incredible event on camera. Check out this video capturing the path of totality over Illinois.
Happy 70th Anniversary to #WQED in Pittsburgh, PA! 🎉
Today, we're not fooling around as we celebrate this exciting milestone in Pennsylvania's history. As part of the festivities, why not take a trip down memory lane with this special WQED program dedicated to Pittsburgh's rich history?
Did you ever swing by #WestViewPark back in its heyday? 🎡🎢
Still buzzing about #Oppenheimer after their big Oscar win(s) this weekend? We've got you covered.
Dive into this 1963 episode of “Exploring the Universe,” featuring Dr. #RobertOppenheimer and Dr. I. I. Rabi (portrayed in the film by Cillian Murphy and David Krumholtz). They discuss their first introduction to #science and the societal impact of developing the #AtomicBomb at #LosAlamos.