Testimonials

Bill is a strategist and visionary of the children's media universe, but mostly he's a creative tinkerer, studying the landscape, digging into the learning and entertainment essence of a new IP, and emerging with a digital expression that kids will love and their adults will respect and enjoy. In short, Bill is the essence of the Marshall McLuhan quote, "Anyone who makes a distinction between entertainment and education doesn't know the first thing about either.

David Kleeman, SVP Global Trends, Dubit Ltd.

I've always admired how Bill Shribman marries creativity and vision with a deep understanding of what kids love. His ideas are always a few steps ahead: playful, purposeful, and innovative.

Linda Simensky, Head of Character Development and Scripted Content, Duolingo

Bill is a remarkable creative and organizational talent. For Amazon Glow, he led the full scope of GBH production for multiple educational games, from brainstorming concepts, to managing cross-functional production, to providing accurate budgets and schedules. His deep expertise in production, children's media, and pedagogy gives him a unique perspective, and I always appreciated his insights.

Brian Backus, President of Hello Wonder

I have had the privilege of collaborating with Bill Shribman throughout my 17-year career at PBS KIDS. He is an outstanding content creator and producer, celebrated for developing iconic PBS KIDS series such as FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman and Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius. If I were to encapsulate his work ethic in just a few words, they would be: CREATIVE, PERSISTENT, and COLLABORATIVE. Bill excels in securing funding for projects by partnering with key organizations such as Google, Amazon, and the National Science Foundation. His recent initiatives have focused on artificial intelligence, aiming to educate young audiences about its effects and implications. Overall, Bill is a strategic team player and a creative content creator who will brings exceptional digital expertise and skills to any workplace!

Karin Jue, Head of PBS KIDS Distribution

I've been working with Bill on various media literacy projects for years, and he's one in a million. He's incredibly passionate and dedicated to his work. His work in media literacy through children's media production has been groundbreaking for the field. Not to mention, his sense of humor is top notch. I'd say "yes" to any future opportunities to work with him!

Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, NAMLE

Bill is a creative thought partner who is always open to new ideas. He is great in a group setting - both as a listener and a leader - bringing attentiveness, wit, and depth to the conversation. His intelligence and curiosity were assets that we counted on in every setting.

Tim Mangini, Senior Director of Production Technology, GBH

And more from PBS, GBH, CPB, Microsoft, and Sesame:

Bill is a brilliant builder, thinker and human. His digital work at GBH across kids and social impact is legendary.

You've been an amazing business partner and so instrumental in our Indigenous work - Really sparking the program at its inception. Your work and vision have positively impacted countless folks around the globe, and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to work together.

Your passion and dedication for kids and everything you create is what I admire most.

Your intellect and deep curiosity always forwarded the conversations you were in, and your wry sense of humor and your humanity helped each of us that worked with you feel like it had been a bit of a better day.

I learned so much from you; you asked inquisitive, thoughtful questions and challenged us in thinking in new ways to develop our content and products…. All that experimentation we did and you helping us in that journey. Thank you again for sharing your immense knowledge and passion for keeping kids laughing and learning about important things.

For more than two decades I’ve marveled at your creativity, humor, tenacity, supportiveness, generosity, and encyclopedic knowledge.

Your work has formed some of the most seminal learning experiences for countless children – and their families. Your partnership with us has been deeply valued and one we hope to continue.

I can't believe you've been at GBH for almost 30 years. It's an exceptional record of service and achievement. I've seen what you've been up to for almost half of that time and it's unbelievably smart, funny, and essential work.

Bill, the breadth and depth of your work is truly astonishing.

Thanks for all you have done to push us to be better, to innovate more, and make the coolest stuff for kids and grownups alike!

It's been a pleasure working with you, and I have endlessly appreciated not only the quality of your work but your above and beyond commitment to achieving as much impact as possible within those projects.

When I reflect on your mighty talents and contributions, fueled by your creative genius, innovative spirit, good-humor, and deep understanding of public media’s mission -- well, that is one giant legacy!

Your work, energy and creativity has been stellar, with so many children the beneficiaries over the years.

Yours has always been the smiling face I search out in any GBH crowd. GBH was better for having you here. You are the very best of GBH.