THIRTEEN

THIRTEEN

THIRTEEN is a public media provider and content creator focused on arts, culture, and humanities programming. Its programming aims to engage and inspire viewers with diverse and thoughtful content.
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THIRTEEN: Arts & Culture Media Provider

Public media provider and content creator offering diverse arts, culture, and humanities programming to engage and inspire viewers

What is THIRTEEN?

THIRTEEN is a nonprofit organization providing public broadcasting services for the New York City area and content distributed nationally across the United States. It is a flagship station of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

THIRTEEN offers award-winning arts, science, culture and lifestyle television programming designed to engage viewers with diverse perspectives. Its programs include iconic series like Nature, NOVA, American Masters, Great Performances, Charlie Rose, and Secrets of the Dead.

In addition to television programming, THIRTEEN offers comprehensive educational resources tied to its programs to advance learning for students and lifelong learners. Resources are available for educators to incorporate THIRTEEN video content and materials into their curriculum across subject areas.

Known for quality content, innovative educational resources, and commitment to community engagement, THIRTEEN strives to inform, inspire, and delight viewers with programming that both entertains and educates.

THIRTEEN Features

Features

  1. Public media provider
  2. Content creator focused on arts, culture, humanities
  3. Programming aims to engage and inspire diverse audiences

Pricing

  • Public broadcasting model
  • Largely funded by donors, grants, sponsorships

Pros

Quality programming

Thoughtful, diverse content

Non-profit mission to educate and enrich

Cons

Limited audience due to niche focus

Relies on donor funding and grants

Less flexibility than commercial media


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