I saw a PBS ad and thought I would check them out.
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So I downloaded the PBS app using my Roku.
Lots of free content with shows like Austin City Limits, Ken Burns documentaries, Jazz, Nova, Downton Abbey seasons 1-6, and much more.
On thier internet website, there is endless merchandise to buy. (Check out the clearance items. Who doesn't like a Mister Rogers mug)
https://shop.pbs.org/clearance
And don't forget....PBS Stations rely on generous donations from viewers like you, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants to cover the rest of their operating budget. Part of each station’s operating budget is programming dues which it pays to PBS (and NPR) for National programming like PBS NewsHour.
Now what if someone at PBS found out about Verb......
- PBS social media and twitter ads for shows could be interactive videos vs. pictures.
- Verb interactive links could take folks to thier merchandise shop or to donate.
-PBS could host a livestream and post links to other content such as PBD Kids shows.
- PBS would be Happening!
- How much more revenue, exposure, and publicity could they get partnering with Verb.
- The History channel might get jealous
- We shall see who is first.
PBS By the Numbers!
PBS airs on 361 public television stations in 50 states
84% of U.S. TV HHs watch PBS (Source: Nielsen NPower Oct 2018 - Sept 2019)
PBS averaged a 1.3 primetime HH rating during the 2018-19 season (Source: Nielsen NPower NTI Live+7 Oct 2018-Sept 2019)
PBS is ranked the #6 broadcast and cable network (Source: Nielsen NPower Oct 2018 - Sept 2019)
PBS averages 309 million monthly video streams across all of PBS’s web, OTT, and mobile devices (Source: Google Analytics Jan - Dec 2019)
PBS KIDS mobile apps have been downloaded 71.4 million times (Source: AppFigures Mar 2011-Sep 2019)
47% of PBS's digital users are adults 25-54 (Source: Comscore Plan Metrix Audience Profile, Jan 2019)
PBS has been voted the #1 most trusted organization for the 17th year in a row (Source: MR&R Inc. Jan 2020)
PBS viewers donated $531 million to PBS in 2018 — viewers love PBS, and they support sponsors that support PBS!
Got me thinking