| This form must be completed AT LEAST 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH OF BROADCAST for all programs/series. See the "ONLINE AND ENHANCED TV" section of the PBS Red Book for guidelines related to on-air promotion of interactive content.
A. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
| Series/Program Title: |
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| Number of Episodes: |
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| Program Length(s): |
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| Scheduled Air Date(s): |
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| Production Entity(s): |
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| Presenter(s): |
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| Contact Person: |
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| Phone: |
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| E-mail: |
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What type(s) of on-air announcements will be included within this program? Check all that apply:
- A web site on-air announcement, packaged at the end of the program _____
- A series of on-air web markers, referencing specific online content _____
- Enhanced TV data & triggers _____
- Other (Please explain): ______________________________________________________
B. ON-AIR ANNOUNCEMENT CONTENT - MAXIMUM LENGTH = 15 seconds
(See the "ONLINE AND ENHANCED TV" section in The Red Book for more information.)
Describe Audio: (audio must include "PBS Online" and "pbs-dot-org" or "pbskids-dot-org")
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Describe Video: (video must include "PBS.org" or "pbskids.org")
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C. ON-AIR ANNOUNCEMENT PLACEMENT
Message will be placed immediately following program content, and preceding the production credit roll or funding credits (whichever comes first).
D. ON-AIR WEB MARKERS
| Informational Text Appearing in Lower Third |
Related URL |
| 1.________________________________________ |
http://www.___________________________ |
| 2.________________________________________ |
http://www.___________________________ |
| 3.________________________________________ |
http://www.___________________________ |
| 4.________________________________________ |
http://www.___________________________ |
| 5.________________________________________ |
http://www.___________________________ |
E. ENHANCED TV DATA AND TRIGGERS
At least seventeen weeks before broadcast, PBS Interactive must approve a detailed production schedule and content proposal indicating where within the body of the program the triggers appear, along with a description, URL of the enhanced content, and targeted platforms. All Internet-enhanced data must reside within PBS server infrastructure.
F. ONLINE CONTENT
A complete content outline for the Web site, including a list of links to other Web sites, must be provided to PBS Interactive staff at least seventeen weeks before broadcast. Call (703) 739-5127 for additional information or an editorial contact.
By signing below, the presenter/producer understands and agrees to abide by the PBS Guidelines related to Online and Enhanced TV as described in The Red Book.
Signed ______________________________________________________ Date _______________
If you have any questions, please call Program Management Department at (703) 739-5010.
Please return completed form to:
P B S, Program Management Department, 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3785, Fax: (703) 739-3889 |