PBS
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PBS is made up of more than 350 local public noncommercial TV stations serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. PBS stations reach more than 120 million people each month through on-air and online content.
PBS is a private, nonprofit corporation, founded in 1969, whose members are America's public Television stations.
PBS oversees program acquisition and provides program distribution and promotion; education services; new media ventures; fundraising support; engineering and technology development; and video marketing.
PBS is a private, nonprofit corporation, founded in 1969, whose members are America's public Television stations.
PBS oversees program acquisition and provides program distribution and promotion; education services; new media ventures; fundraising support; engineering and technology development; and video marketing.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 1969 | |
| HQ | Arlington, VA, US | Map |
| Website | pbs.org | |
| Employee Ratings | ||
| Overall Culture | B | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- PBS Holding Inc.(PBHG) New Shareholders Updates
- MOSSVILLE: When Great Trees Fall Premieres on PBS Reel South - Intimate Documentary Exposes Link Between Race and Environmental Injustice
- Brandless founder Tina Sharkey joins the board of PBS
- Health Channel Coronavirus Reports Provided to PBS Stations Nationally
Key People/Management at PBS
Paula Kerger
President and CEO
Mario Vecchi
CTO
Jonathan Barzilay
COO
Beth Hoppe
Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming
Michael Kelley
SVP, Programming & Business Affairs
Brian Reddington
Executive Director, PBS Foundation
PBS Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1969 |
PBS Cybersecurity Score
PBS Online and Social Media Presence
2.28m Twitter followers
PBS has 2.28m Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.1% quarter over quarter
PBS's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @pbs
85.3k
Tweets
45.3k
Following
2.3m
Followers
256
Tweets last 30 days
41.9
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
PBS Company Culture
Overall Culture
B
78/100
CEO Rating
A+
83/100
Compensation
D+
58/100
PBS News and Updates
June 02, 2020
PBS Holding Inc.(PBHG) New Shareholders Updates
DALLAS, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PBS Holding, Inc. (OTC: PBHG), (the "Company"), Is pleased to announce the follow-up with its multi-phase business development and milestones for the 2020 Q3 roll out. The Management successfully spun off and released the nonprofit wholly owned...
May 27, 2020
MOSSVILLE: When Great Trees Fall Premieres on PBS Reel South - Intimate Documentary Exposes Link Between Race and Environmental Injustice
One man standing in the way of a petrochemical plant expansion refuses to give up.
March 31, 2020
Brandless founder Tina Sharkey joins the board of PBS
Tina Sharkey, the founder and former CEO of the recently closed D2C brand Brandless, has today been appointed to the board of directors of PBS. Sharkey is an independent board member. Before her time at Brandless, Sharkey spent years in the media world. She scaled Johnson & Johnson’s platform fo…
March 24, 2020
Health Channel Coronavirus Reports Provided to PBS Stations Nationally
MIAMI, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (The Health Channel) The deadly Coronavirus sweeping the globe is something new for scientists and is causing international alarm. Health Channel, a service of South Florida PBS, is committed to sharing reliable information from credible organizations...
March 23, 2020
WEDU PBS Launches At-Home Learning Collection in Response to COVID-19, School Closures
Florida Public TV Stations Partner to Present Special Programming to Support At-Home Learning
March 14, 2020
Trump Slams ‘Nasty’ Question As PBS Reporter Challenges Him On Shutdown Of Pandemic Unit
Trump told Yamiche Alcindor he didn't "know anything about" the elimination of the Global Health Security team.
PBS Blogs
May 22, 2020
PBS Earns 18 Daytime Emmy® Nominations
On May 21, 2020, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. PBS and PBS KIDS programs received 18 nominations and APT (American Public Television) earned 10 nominations, for a combined total of 28 nominations for pu…
May 14, 2020
Discover the Legacy and Impact of Three of Europe’s Most Iconic Queens in LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL MYTHS & SECRETS, Sundays, June 21-July 5 on PBS
Rediscover the true stories behind three of history’s most remarkable queens—Elizabeth I, Queen Anne and Marie Antoinette
May 12, 2020
PBS Celebrates Pride Month with PRIDELAND, a Short-Form Digital Series and New One-Hour Special with Host and Actor Dyllón Burnside, Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity in the U.S. South
PBS is celebrating LGTBQ+ Pride Month with the launch of PRIDELAND, a new one-hour special and short-form digital series following host and actor Dyllón Burnside (from FX’s “Pose”) on a journey across the South.
May 11, 2020
“Mondays with Michelle Obama” Extended
Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children’s Books, and PBS KIDS today announced that “Mondays with Michelle Obama,” its special collaboration with the former First Lady of the United States, will be extended with four new storytimes on Monday, May 18, and Monday, May 25, featuring special surpris…
May 06, 2020
PBS Programs Honored With More Peabody Nominations Than Any Other Organization
On May 6, 2020, finalists for the 79th Annual Peabody Awards, honoring the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and digital media during 2019, were announced. Of the 60 finalists selected by the Peabody Awards board of jurors, PBS programs received 12 nominations, more tha…
May 05, 2020
PBS KIDS Encourages Families to Thank Those Making a Difference in Our Communities Amid COVID-19
This month, PBS KIDS invites children and families around the nation to give thanks to the people who are helping their local communities amidst the fight against COVID-19. The PBS KIDS "Thank You Neighbors" campaign encourages families to celebrate essential workers in their communities – from teac…
PBS Frequently Asked Questions
When was PBS founded?
PBS was founded in 1969.
Who are PBS key executives?
PBS's key executives are Paula Kerger, Mario Vecchi and Jonathan Barzilay.
How many employees does PBS have?
PBS has 2,118 employees.
Who are PBS competitors?
Competitors of PBS include MBC, Media Capital and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Where is PBS headquarters?
PBS headquarters is located at 2100 Crystal Dr, Arlington.
Where are PBS offices?
PBS has an office in Arlington.
How many offices does PBS have?
PBS has 1 office.
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