Aug 05 PBS NewsHour's Online and Social Efforts Demonstrate Growing Reach During RNC and DNC Washington, DC (August 5, 2016) — In addition to strong ratings on broadcast, PBS NewsHour saw momentous reach online and on social during the weeks of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Traffic on NewsHour's website for the last… Continue reading
Aug 04 Adam Sarraf Named Creative Director of the PBS NewsHour Washington, DC (August 4, 2016) — PBS NewsHour has named skilled graphic designer Adam Sarraf Creative Director for the nightly news broadcast. Sarraf, who most recently served as Art Director for the digital (website and mobile app) and broadcast rebrand… Continue reading
Aug 01 PBS NewsHour and NPR News Joint Coverage of Republican and Democratic National Conventions Seen by Nearly 30 Million Viewers Washington, DC (8.1.16) -- PBS NewsHour's joint coverage with NPR of the Republican National Convention on PBS stations nationwide July 18 – 21, 2016 and the Democratic National Convention July 25 – 28, 2016 reached 29.7 million total viewers (Nielsen Fast… Continue reading
Jul 22 PBS NewsHour and NPR News Coverage of Republican National Convention Seen by Nearly 18 Million Viewers Washington, DC (7.22.16) -- PBS NewsHour's joint coverage with NPR of the Republican National Convention reached 17.9 million total viewers (Nielsen Fast Total Audience data) on PBS stations nationwide July 18 – 21, 2016. This marked a 26% improvement on the 14.2… Continue reading
Jul 21 PBS NewsHour Nominated for 6 News and Documentary Emmy Awards Washington, DC (July 21, 2016) -- The PBS NewsHour, co-anchored by managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff, was nominated for six News & Documentary Emmy Awards from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. PBS programming received a… Continue reading
Jul 14 Educators head to D.C. for PBS NewsHour teacher workshop The PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs program has announced the selection of 36 educators to participate in its annual teacher workshop held in the nation’s capital. Continue reading
Jul 11 PBS NewsHour Launches Six-Part Series "The End of AIDS?" Washington, DC (July 11, 2016) – Tonight on the PBS NewsHour (check local listings), the nightly news broadcast co-anchored by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff launches "The End of AIDS?," a six-part broadcast and digital series on various… Continue reading
Jul 08 PBS NewsHour and NPR News Announce Plans for Prime Time Coverage of Republican and Democratic National Conventions Washington, DC (July 8, 2016) -- PBS NewsHour will combine forces with NPR News to co-produce and broadcast joint, live, prime time coverage of the 2016 Republican National Convention July 18 – 21 in Cleveland and the 2016 Democratic National… Continue reading
Jun 21 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Grants PBS NewsHour $1 Million for Science Coverage Washington, DC (June 21, 2016) -- The PBS NewsHour today announced a new $1 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for science coverage across platforms - on broadcast, online, and on social media. The new grant will… Continue reading
Jun 03 PBS NewsHour Exclusive Interview and Town Hall with President Obama Seen by More than 1.12 Million Viewers Washington, DC (June 3, 2016) -- Wednesday night's "Questions for President Obama: A PBS NewsHour Special" drew an average audience of 1.12 million viewers (Nielsen Live+Same Day Fast National data). At the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, Indiana, President Obama discussed the current presidential election… Continue reading