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About My Source Testimonials

 

 

About My Source

 

Through My Source, public broadcasting supporters are able to tell their own unique and personal stories about how public broadcasting serves as a source for information, entertainment and empowerment. Viewers, listeners, users and supporters will be able to share their stories online at MySourcefor.org and on station websites across the country. Public television and radio stations will also be gathering testimonials in their own communities.

 

Collectively, these stories illustrate the many ways in which public broadcasting contributes to a civil, diverse and participatory society.

 

 

About the Testimonial Tool

 

The My Source Testimonial Tool allows viewers and listeners to upload My Source multimedia testimonials, including audio, video and/or text files, about their experiences with public broadcasting. Testimonials submitted via the testimonial tool may appear on the home page of MySourcefor.org and on various local public broadcasting stations’ websites.

 

You can view, hear or read what other public broadcasting fans have to say about the value that public broadcasting brings to communities all over the United States.

 

 

Listen or Watch a Sample of a My Source Testimonial

 

If you’re wondering what a My Source testimonial sounds or looks like, visit MySourcefor.org and click on an image or colored square in the mosaic. Join other viewers and listeners like you and even well-known personalities including Kevin Bacon, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Carter and Barbara Bush who have voiced their stories why public broadcasting is important to them. Contribute to this growing community of local fans and famous personalities, and submit your story here.

 

 

How to Upload Your Story

 

1. Click on Share Your Story at MySourcefor.org or on your local station’s testimonial tool.
2. Fill in all the required information fields.
3. When uploading audio or video files, click “Browse” to locate a media file from your computer or network. To submit a text-based testimonial just simply begin typing in the “Your Story” box.
4. After uploading your file, the tool will prompt you to upload an image. Click “Browse” next to the “Image” field and upload an image to associate with your testimonial.
5. Check the “Submissions and Usage Policy” box.
6. Click the “Submit” button.
7. Check all programs and genres that relate to the testimonial you are submitting and add any keywords that might be relevant, separating key words with a comma. Be sure to include your local station’s name as a keyword. Correct spelling and capitalization is ignored.
8. Click the “Submit” button.

 

 

Search For Stories

 

You are able to search the database of stories submitted by other viewers and listeners by clicking on “Search for Stories” in the tool. There you can search by program, genre, format (i.e. audio, video, text), or keyword. For keyword searches, correct spelling is crucial, and separate all key words with a comma. Capitalization is ignored.

 

 

Spread the Word or Leave a Comment

 

You may share your story or other stories you like with your friends and family.  by selecting a story and then, clicking the “Email This Story to a Friend” link. The recipient will receive an email message with a link to the audio or video or text file of your story.

 

You may also comment on any of the stories that you find particularly interesting or compelling. These comments will be reviewed prior to publishing.

 

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