The PBS Engage Web site is a laboratory for experiments with new kinds of media. We hope it helps you connect with us better. It’s part of a bigger program, funded by the Knight Foundation, to help PBS, member stations and programs use new technologies to serve the public better.
Why is PBS doing this?
Many of the new technologies we’re talking about—blogs, forums, live discussions, groups, social networks, video and photo sharing sites—are examples of what’s called “social media.” These tools let people communicate with each other about things that matter to them.
We think social media provides PBS with a great opportunity to let viewers and Web users get involved in new ways—commenting on programs, discussing the issues they raise, speaking directly to producers and stations, rating what’s on the air and online, forming fan groups, and doing other things we haven’t thought of yet.
We like to think the goal of Engage is to get the public more involved with public broadcasting.
