The 25th Annual Webby Award winners were announced today. Take on Fake episode "How to Fact-Check Like a Journalist" is a Webby Award winner and Webby People's Voice Award Winner in the "How-To, Explainer & DIY video" category. Also winning a Webby People's Voice Award is American Masters — In the Making episode "Anik Khan: Street Level" [...]
Today PBS and The WNET Group announced #PBSForTheArts, a multiplatform campaign that celebrates the resiliency of the arts in America during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and reopening. The collection of #PBSForTheArts programs will be available for broadcast on PBS and streaming on PBS.org/arts and the PBS Video app. Curated conversation and digital shorts will be [...]
The 25th Annual Webby Award nominations were announced today -- The WNET Group garnered six nominations and seven honorees. Nominations: ALL ARTS is a nominee in "Apps and Software: Art, Culture, and Events." ALL ARTS and Kids' Media & Education series Rising Artist is a nominee in "Video: Documentary" and specific episode Rising Artist: Mulan Fu [...]
The WNET Group, home to PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21, the network NJ PBS, and Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM, announced today the launch of its new brand identity. With the rebrand, the organization also introduces the new tagline: “Media Made Possible by All of You,” to convey that its efforts are made for, [...]
Cyberchase garnered two wins at the 2020 Cynopsis Best of the Best Awards. Cyberchase accessible game Echo Explorers won in "Best Online/Video Game For Kids." Cyberchase also won for "Best Social Good Series" and received an honorable mention for "Best Series For Kids 5-11." Additionally, Camp TV received an honorable mention for "Best COVID-Related Programming." The Cynopsis Best of the Best [...]
In July 2020, WLIW-FM opened its new studio in Southampton, introducing a dynamic new schedule featuring favorite local programs and newly added NPR and PBS titles. Native Long Islander Brian Cosgrove hosts two of the radio station’s popular programs. “I host The Afternoon Ramble (Monday-Friday, 1-4pm) and The Overnight Ramble (Tuesday-Friday, 2-5am), a one-of-a-kind mix [...]
NJTV is rebranding its name to NJ PBS. “Public media has a long, proud history in New Jersey,” said General Manager John Servidio. “This rebranding is another step in its evolution. NJ PBS more clearly identifies and differentiates us from other media in our crowded marketplace. It also better connects our excellent local programming to the [...]
As an Associate, Individual Giving/Development, Sheldon Fisher works closely with the Individual Giving Director and Individual Giving Officer to execute a detailed strategy and solicitation timeline for the WNET mid-level giving program. “Some of my responsibilities include managing a portfolio of $1,500 to $5,000 donors, curating copy for the monthly Patron Newsletter, facilitating Patron cultivation, [...]
Last night at the annual National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) Conference, The WNET Group was recognized with three Public Media Awards: Education - In Person Learning Events: The Youth Collective Community Engagement - Local Project: The Youth Collective Marketing/Communication - Integrated Media Campaign: The Summer of '69 Campaign Follow #PubMediaEducates for more information coming from the conference and #PMA2020 to see [...]
The WNET Group, home to PBS stations THIRTEEN, WLIW21 and NJTV and NPR station WLIW-FM, has announced the appointment of Beryl Harold to the position of Senior Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), effective January 19. In this role, Beryl will work to champion and implement The WNET Group’s DEI strategy and will contribute to the [...]
