Upcoming Webinars
Producing a Pledge Program
Jerry Liwanag & Marie Guinto from the PBS Pledge Team and Lauren Smith & Fred Nahhat from Detroit Public Media share best practices in producing a pledge program, deciding if it’s the right decision for your program, and important things to consider when producing a program for pledge.
Join us LIVE on YouTube for this webinar
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Fiscal Sponsorship
Laura Azevedo, Executive Director of the Filmmakers Collaborative in Boston, shares best practices in Fiscal Sponsorship and how the Filmmakers Collaborative can be a resource for your future production on public television.
Join us LIVE on YouTube for this webinar
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Live Streaming
Ryan Grams of Uptop Films and Kevin O’Leary of Samantha Brown’s Places To Love share how to take your live streams to the next level, now that more and more content is moving online due to COVID-19. They will give a step-by-step guide on your camera setup and share everything you need to know to make your live-streaming content 100% professional, plus ideas on the type of live-streaming content you should be creating for your audiences! You must register to attend.
Wednesday, July 15th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Distribution
Tom Davison of American Public Television (APT), Angee Simmons of NETA, and Marie Guinto of PBS Plus will discuss and explain the differences and similarities between the three major distribution platforms that you can go through to release your show on public television and which one may be the best fit for you!
Wednesday, July 8th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Programming
Jason Viso, Head of Programming at Louisiana PBS and President of the PTPA (Public Television Programmers Association) , will share scheduling practices for programmers and how producers can plan to produce and promote their shows according to what type of content programmers are looking for!
Wednesday, June 17th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Create & WORLD Channel
Shawn Halford of Create and Chris Hastings of WORLD Channel discuss the differences between the two simul-cast channels and how you can decipher which of the two channels may be a better fit for your show. They will also discuss best practices once your show does air on either of these channels.
Wednesday, June 10th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Video Tech Specs & Deliverables
Kevin O’Leary, Executive Producer of the Emmy Award-winning series Samantha Brown’s Places To Love, and Jim Powell, CEO of Pillar2Post, the broadcast and digital video house, share best practices in video tech specs for pre-production, production, and post, to make the entire process of producing a show for public television more streamlined.
Wednesday, May 27th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Publicity & Station Relations
Mickela Mallozzi, Executive Producer and Host of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, and Gabriella Jones-Litchfield of GJL Media / independent station relations rep, share how working together to get and utilize PR and media also help with carriage and viewership.
Wednesday, May 20th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Underwriting Guidelines - Part 2
Hilary Finkel Buxton, Director of Content Development and Production Executive at American Public Television (APT), continues this deep dive into the guidelines and best practices for underwriting support. Be sure to check out PART 1 before attending this PART 2 continuation.
Wednesday, May 13th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Fundraising
Jay Campbell, President and Founder of CAV International, and Neil Campbell, Director of Client Services, give useful tips and guide us in best practices for securing underwriting and funding for your public television show or series.
Wednesday, May 6th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Underwriting Guidelines - Part 1
Hilary Finkel Buxton, Director of Content Development and Production Executive at American Public Television (APT), gives us a deep dive into the guidelines and best practices for underwriting support. Stay tuned for more updates!
Wednesday, April 29th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Presenting Stations & Station Relations
Part 1 of explaining the roles of working with a presenting station or working directly with American Public Television (APT). Also, an intro into Station Relations and the role it plays with your show.
Kara Weigand - Station Relations Manager at WTTW
Selena Lauterer - President of Artemis Independent
Tom Davison - Director of Business Development at American Public Television (APT)
Wednesday, April 22nd
3pm ET / 12pm PT
TRAC Media with Craig Reed & Keith York
Craig Reed, Executive Director of TRAC Media, and Keith York, Director Business Development, will be discussing the resources that TRAC can offer producers including Searchable Television Listings Online for your show’s website, plus breaking down the information pulled through carriage reports – Q&A to immediately follow.
Wednesday, April 15th
3pm ET / 12pm PT
