Good point, Louis. I think defining roles - and language! - is crucial.
Some of the happiest media funders I've worked with have taken a hard look at who’s bringing what to the table. These funders know a ton about their issues, the key players and…
Some of the misunderstandings may be misled by references to them as "partners" when most producers see them as funders--"silent partners" at best. My experience in PTV and in the work I do now is that people with money to give are focused on THEIR…
Funders and producers are working more closely together than ever before. What makes them click? What makes them crash?
As a proud member of the extended public media family (KCET, KQED, ITVS, POV etc. and now running the media strategy firm Active…