Thought Leadership



Thought Leader badges are awarded to those individuals who prepare and present their successes and practices at PBS industry conferences. We are proud to recognize the ideas, innovation and ingenuity in the Public Media system.


2018 PBS TechCon Thought LeaderThoughtLeader_TechCon2019.png The PBS TechCon badge is given to station and industry Thought Leaders who participated/presented at a session during PBS TechCon.

Held every April in Las Vegas, the PBS Technology Conference serves as a forum for education, professional development, and exposure to new ideas and technologies, as well as a chance to network and visit with friends and colleagues.


2018 PBS Annual Meeting Thought LeaderThoughtLeader_PBSAM2019.png This badge is given to station and industry Thought Leaders who presented at a concurrent session at PBS Annual Meeting. Missed PBS Annual Meeting or want to revisit a session? Annual Meeting presentations are available on The Hub.


2018 PMDMC Thought LeaderThoughtLeader_PMDMC2019.png This badge is given to station and industry Thought Leaders who presented at a concurrent session at PMDMC. 


The PMDMC (Public Media Development and Marketing Conference) is public media's largest conference devoted to issues surrounding revenue generation, marketing, and management. Co-presented by Greater Public and PBS, the PMDMC is for all of public media, including public radio and television stations as well as joint licensees.