Americans need public media. But what we needed from public media yesterday is not what we need from it today.
Join fellow publice media broadcasters for a discussion about how we can put community building strategies into action.
Join Us For A Virtual Interactive Discussion
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Wednesday, March 12
2:00pm ET/11:00am PT
CATCH UP ON PAST DISCUSSIONS
Watch past discussions on YouTube or listen to the podcasts on Spotify or Apple.
Beyond the Broadcast Virtual Panel, October 16, 2024
October 16th virtual discussion - 5 Things to Consider When Deciding What Community to Build
Beyond the Broadcast Virtual Panel, September 25, 2024
September 25th virtual discussion - 5 Things Public Media should know about community building
Beyond the Broadcast Virtual Panel, August 28, 2024
August 28th virtual panel discussion about the future of public media inspired by Robert Putnam’s book, Bowling Alone, and the new documentary film Join or Die.
Watch the film that started the conversation! Join or Die streaming now on Netflix.
WANT MORE
This January, our Community Building Consultant, Seth Resler, will lead an online course designed to help public media broadcasters create communities that deepen audience engagement. Spots will be limited—sign up now to ensure you’re the first to receive updates as soon as details are announced!
INDUSTRY CHATTER
Film revisiting ‘Bowling Alone’ revives calls for public media to focus on civic engagement – Current, September 12,2024
Civic Engagement, Social Capital, and Robert Putnam’s “Bowling Alone” — A Critique – NCFB, September 6,2024 (Scroll down to “Food for Thought”)