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And the DSLR Grant Winners Are ...

Posted by Scott Willey, PBS Digital Studios on

In December, PBS Digital Studios awarded seven DSLR grants to KLRN, KTTZ, WILL, WVIZ, VPT, WMHT and SCETV. In 2014, we are excited to see the content these DSLRs help to create! We also recently awarded crowdfunding matching grants to four stations – more details to come!

Posted by Nik Eley-Carr, PBS Manager of Digital Content and Strategy on

PBS Black Culture Connection hosted 8 Google Hangouts On Air as part of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. If you’re thinking about using this tool for an upcoming event in the New Year, check out some of these tips and tricks from BCC site manager, Nik Eley-Carr.

Posted by Brionne Griffin, PBS Digital Marketing Associate on

This week's top headlines in digital news include a Vimeo redesign for faster playback, curved glass cell phone screens, and another development on the internet anonymity debate.

Posted by Daniel Levy, PBS Digital Intern on

Rumors always run rampant in social media, but as of late, many revolve around a press event Facebook is holding on June 20. Sources over at TechCrunch claim Facebook will unveil an Instagram platform enabling users to shoot and share short videos, thereby expanding mobile video sharing.