Population Media Center

Population Media Center's (PMC) Collaboration in Nepal Achieves Impactful Change through Entertainment

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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This groundbreaking achievement was made possible by the Population Media Center (PMC), an organization dedicated to creating life-changing popular entertainment for a more equitable and sustainable world.

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  • This groundbreaking achievement was made possible by the Population Media Center (PMC), an organization dedicated to creating life-changing popular entertainment for a more equitable and sustainable world.
  • PMC's recent collaboration in Nepal resulted in the creation of an entertaining fictional radio show called Rope Guna Fal ("You Reap What You Sow").
  • This captivating program successfully engaged an estimated 325,026 Nepalis every week, with PMC spending only $0.91 per loyal listener.
  • By harnessing the power of storytelling, PMC challenged child marriage norms, improved reproductive health for adolescents, and strengthened parenting skills in Nepal.

Population Media Center's Debut Podcasts Nominated for The Ambies

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Podcast Academy nominated Population Media Center's podcasts, Crossing the Line and The State of: Women, for the best politics or opinion podcast. The nominations illustrate the appetite for stories and content that bring to life the current state of gender equity and reproductive freedom in the United States. The Ambies® celebrate excellence in podcasting and elevate awareness and status of podcasts as a unique and personal medium for entertainment, information, storytelling, and expression. To cast your vote for one of the podcasts, become a Podcast Academy Member here.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Podcast Academy nominated Population Media Center 's podcasts, Crossing the Line and The State of: Women , for the best politics or opinion podcast.
  • The Ambies® celebrate excellence in podcasting and elevate awareness and status of podcasts as a unique and personal medium for entertainment, information, storytelling, and expression.
  • Crossing the Line, an immersive documentary-style podcast and campaign produced by Population Media Center, humanizes the reproductive access debate that is playing out this election cycle.
  • Crossing the Line recently won four Platinum MarCom Awards for Podcast, Podcast Episode, Podcast Series, and Social Ad Campaign.

Population Media Center Premieres New Podcast "The State of: Women" Hosted by Comedian Gina Brillon and Journalist Kimberly Brooks

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of: Women (TSOW) podcast debuts November 15, co-hosted by actress, comedian, and writer Gina Brillon and TV host and correspondent Kimberly Brooks. The series kicks off with a Facebook Live party streamed on November 15th from 12pm-1pm PST here. Join the celebration with TSOW co-hosts Gina and Kimberly as they interview special guests Emerge President A'shanti F. Gholar and How Women Lead CEO and Founder Julie Castro Abrams. The event will feature DJ Simmy, TSOWpod trivia, and unreleased clips from the premier podcast.

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  • "Laughter is a powerful tool in driving change," said TSOWpod co-host and stand-up comedian Gina Brillon.
  • "Kimberly and I hope this podcast will help people understand their state and country better, while also giving them a much-needed laugh."
  • The State of: Womenis a new podcast with episodes airing every Tuesday, produced by Population Media Center, Clamor, and Reasonable Volume.
  • The State of: Women is created, produced, and distributed by Population Media Center (PMC), a global non-profit impact content producer.

Abortion is on the ballot and Population Media Center's 'Crossing the Line' podcast shows how reproductive access can mean life or death

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Through interviews about when pregnancy is a matter of life or death, the latest episode of the podcast tells the story of the potentially fatal impact of abortion bans.

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  • Through interviews about when pregnancy is a matter of life or death, the latest episode of the podcast tells the story of the potentially fatal impact of abortion bans.
  • "The reproductive freedom of women in America will be determined by this election," said Lisa Caruso, Population Media Center's Head of U.S.
  • "Listen along to learn more about reproductive freedom and the journeys women and non-binary people take to access healthcare in Crossing the Line."
  • Crossing the Line recently won four Platinum MarCom Awards for Podcast, Podcast Episode, Podcast Series, and Social Ad Campaign.

CROSSING THE LINE, a New Podcast from "East Los High" Creator Population Media Center Launches July 6, 2022

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossing the Line, an immersive audio docuseries that follows individuals seeking abortions and the heroes who help along the way, launches July 6th, 2022. The timely and dynamic series allows the listener to experience the numerous barriers faced while seeking abortion healthcare and the ways people overcome them. All while the battle for abortion rights rages across the United States.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossing the Line , an immersive audio docuseries that follows individuals seeking abortions and the heroes who help along the way, launches July 6th, 2022.
  • "Crossing the Line reveals the human side to these stories, from the frontlines in the fight for reproductive freedom."
  • Crossing the Lineis a 10-part series with new episodes launching every two weeks through November 2022.
  • Population Media Center (PMC), is a global non-profit content studio that creates popular entertainment for social and environmental good.

A Dedication to Diverse Stories: Population Media Center Presents “Vencer el Miedo” and Virtual Event “Latinas Unidas: Rising Together”

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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South Burlington, VT, Aug. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 21, 2020, Population Media Center (PMC) celebrated the U.S. premiere of Vencer el Miedo (Overcome the Fear) on Univision.

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  • South Burlington, VT, Aug. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 21, 2020, Population Media Center (PMC) celebrated the U.S. premiere of Vencer el Miedo (Overcome the Fear) on Univision.
  • In its first week of broadcast in the U.S. with Univision, 400,000 people tuned in nightly to Vencer el Miedo, and the ratings have continued to rise.
  • With both Vencer el Miedo and East Los High, PMC has developed complex female characters that help spearhead conversations about gender equality and reproductive rights.
  • Population Media Center is an international non-profit social impact entertainment organization aiming to create a sustainable planet with equal rights for all.

A Global Pandemic with Local Nuances: Population Media Center Provides a Trusted Voice to High-Risk Audiences

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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And these are logistical realities; cultural and economic realities can even more greatly hinder or enhance peoples abilities to stay safe during this global pandemic.

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  • And these are logistical realities; cultural and economic realities can even more greatly hinder or enhance peoples abilities to stay safe during this global pandemic.
  • Population Media Center (PMC) creates stories to improve the lives of high-risk audiences , broadcasting hit serialized radio and TV shows.
  • In collaboration with local health ministries and other trusted information sources like the World Health Organization, Population Media Center is creating new content with prevention messaging in local languages.
  • Every Population Media Center office around the world has pivoted in the past weeks to adjust to the realities in their location.