The PBS NewsHour, co-anchored by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff, and OZY Media, one of the fastest growing digital news magazines, are coming together to highlight each other’s excellent journalism and to introduce new stories and engage with each media organization’s respective audience. NewsHour and OZY will selectively feature each other’s content online and on social media, and collaborate on broadcast segments to include OZY co-founder Carlos Watson and PBS NewsHour co-anchor Gwen Ifill discussing internet trends and highlights.
“I’ve been a fan of OZY since its September 2013 launch. When the idea to partner with them was first raised, I was eager to make it an early priority as we grow and diversify NewsHour’s content relationships,” said PBS NewsHour executive producer Sara Just, who joined the program in September 2014. “Our viewers join us online and each night for the most compelling, thoughtful, and interesting stories of the day and we trust that OZY original content and Carlos’ fresh insights will only make that even better.”
“PBS NewsHour sets the bar for quality reporting and Gwen has reached the pinnacle of respect in the world of journalism,” said Watson, CEO and co-founder of OZY. “In just over a year, we just reached 7 million unique visitors last month and are seen and heard by millions more through our partners. As we continue to grow, we’re thrilled to be working closely with PBS NewsHour and sharing a commitment to give our audiences a fun and fresh way to learn about what’s new and what’s next.”
About PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour, co-anchored by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff, is seen by over four million weekly viewers and is also available online, via public radio in select markets, and via podcast. PBS NewsHour is a production of NewsHour Productions LLC, a wholly-owned non-profit subsidiary of WETA Washington, D.C., in association with WNET in New York. Major funding for PBS NewsHour is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and public television viewers. Major corporate funding is provided by BAE Systems, BNSF and Lincoln Financial Group with additional support from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the J. Paul Getty Trust, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Lemelson Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, National Science Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Friends of the NewsHour and others. More information on PBS NewsHour is available at www.pbs.org/newshour. On social media, visit www.facebook.com/newshouron Facebook or follow @NewsHour on Twitter.
About OZY
OZY is a daily digital news and culture magazine that targets the ‘Change Generation’ — a global, age-agnostic, educated and curious audience that, aside from just knowing about the daily news, wants to learn about the topics and people of tomorrow. The site covers everything from politics to foreign and national affairs, technology, arts and culture, always with an eye towards the ‘new and the next.’ Founded in 2013 by veteran broadcast journalist Carlos Watson and his partner, Samir Rao, OZY is a primarily VC-backed media company that boasts a prestigious lineup of investors, including Laurene Powell Jobs, Ron Conway, David Drummond, Dan Rosensweig and E.U. media giant Axel Springer among others.
Media Contact: Nick Massella nmassella@newshour.org
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