Naman Ramachandran U.K. public service broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed the 200 layoffs that were being planned earlier this month.
20.01.2024 - 02:35 / variety.com
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “KCET” is infinitely no more. Well, sort of. The Los Angeles-based public broadcaster still exists, and “KCET” remains its legal call letters.
But effective Tuesday, Feb. 6, the station will start branding itself on air as “PBS SoCal Plus.” That brings it further in line with its sister station PBS SoCal (KOCE-TV), with which it merged in 2018. Beyond that, the programming mix won’t change, but there will be further program sharing behind both outlets under the unified brand.
According to the public broadcaster, the brand unification is meant to stop any confusion that may still exist between PBS SoCal and KCET now that they are operated under one roof. The two stations have already merged their two websites into one, under the PBS SoCal name — and now they will operate in tandem under that one name everywhere else too. Dan Ferguson, PBS SoCal’s senior VP of marketing and communication, said the name change was made after they said audience research supported the consolidation.
“While traditional, over-the-air, broadcast programming and scheduling efforts will continue to be as vital as ever to our organization’s success, the new branding effort recognizes the current media landscape and PBS SoCal’s commitment to on-demand and digital-first content for both regional and nationwide audiences,” Ferguson said. “This change ensures we are following what the community has requested and aligns the local flagship organization with the trusted values and brand strength associated with the PBS name.” KCET was originally Los Angeles’ primary PBS station, but dropped its relationship with the public broadcasting service at the end of 2010 due to a dispute over its dues. KCET then went
.Naman Ramachandran U.K. public service broadcaster Channel 4 has confirmed the 200 layoffs that were being planned earlier this month.
Brandon Jenner is opening up about his relationship with half-sister Kylie Jenner.
Sophie Piper is the latest bombshell to head into the Love Island: All Stars villa, following her appearance on the ITV2 show back in 2020. The 24 year old arrived on the iconic show in Tuesday's (24 January) episode alongside Tom Clare, 23, who starred on the winter edition of Love Island in 2023. Sophie's famous older sister, TV presenter Rochelle Humes, 34, has now shared her reaction to her sibling heading back into the villa, joking that she can't have her "evenings" to herself due to having to watch the reality TV show, which airs every night at 9pm.
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Meri Brown‘s new boyfriend is revealing a ton more about himself!
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A woman whose brother and sister died on the same night has spoken of her heartbreak and warned others not to take medication not prescribed to them.
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Southern California’s flagship PBS station is getting a rebrand. PBS SoCal, which merged with KCET a half-decade ago, said today that it will consolidate both brands under the PBS SoCal name starting February 6.
Luis Miguel has a unique ability to surprise his fans, and he did just that on Thursday night after his concert at the Olympic Stadium in the Dominican Republic. About to board his helicopter, the singer noticed a crowd waiting to see him from a distance and take at least one photo of him.
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested by authorities in the Dominican Republic on domestic violence charges.The 27-year-old rapper – real name Daniel Hernández – was apprehended on Wednesday (January 17) in the country’s capital of Santo Domingo in relation to domestic violence. No further details were immediately available (per Associated Press).A judge is expected to decide whether the rapper will remain in jail or if he will be released on bond.This is not the first time 6ix9ine has had a run-in with the law in the Dominican Republic.
Meri Brown has a new man in her life!
Lauryn Goodman has reportedly been caught up in a family feud amid rumours that Kyle Walker is the father of both her children. Lauryn, 32, shot to fame following the success of her younger sister but now speculation has emerged that married Manchester City footballer Kyle, is the father of her five-month-old daughter. It comes after Kyle and his wife Annie Kilner announced their separation after 12 years together earlier this week.
Former glamour model and TV personality Chloe Goodman is set to tie the knot with her footballer fiancé and long term partner Grant Hall next year.The couple already share two children together, Isla, three, and Hudson, one. However, it's not all happy families as Chloe's sister, Lauryn, has reportedly been uninvited from the wedding following the recent revelation that footballer Kyle Walker is the father of her second child. For some context, Kyle married his wife Annie Kilner in 2022 after the pair had been together for 12 years.They also welcomed three sons as a couple: Riaan, Roman and Reign.
Lauryn Goodman has reportedly been snubbed by her sister Chloe's footballer fiancé, Grant Hall, amid rumours Kyle Walker is the father of both her children. Lauryn, 32, sparked speculation that her daughter's father is footballer Kyle, after he and wife Annie Kilner announced their separation after 12 years together earlier this week. Lauryn welcomed her second child in June 2023 but had not disclosed who the father of her baby is.
TV star Susan Hampshire made an emotional plea for a change in assisted dying laws on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, 11 January, as she opened up on her sister's "desperately painful" death. Susan, 86, is known for her long TV career which has included The Forsyte Saga, Vanity Fair, Monarch of the Glen and The Grand, as well as more recent appearances in Casualty and Midsomer Murders.
A woman has recalled the heartbreaking moment she discovered her sister and brother were no longer breathing after falling asleep at her flat.
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Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade enjoyed a day out together!