Executive Producer: Bernie Furshpan

hmTv at HMTC serves as a platform under the umbrella of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center (HMTC) dedicated to fostering discussions, storytelling, and education on topics relating to humanity, tolerance, and the prevention of hate. It aims to educate and inspire audiences by highlighting stories of upstanders, addressing current issues of hate and antisemitism, and exploring human interest stories tied to the themes of tolerance and historical and contemporary genocides.  Podcast episodes on the hmTv platform will be made available on the hmTv YouTube channel, as well as on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

Key Objectives:

  1. Promote Awareness and Education:

    • Share historical and contemporary stories to educate audiences about the Holocaust, genocides, and the consequences of intolerance.

    • Highlight the relevance of these themes to present-day issues of hate, antisemitism, and discrimination.

  2. Inspire Action Through Stories of Upstanders:

    • Showcase individuals and communities who have stood against hate and promoted human dignity, past and present.

    • Encourage viewers to adopt upstander behaviors in their own lives.

  3. Engage Future Generations:

    • Develop content that resonates with younger audiences, fostering awareness and commitment to combating hate.

    • Highlight educational initiatives and the role of young people in building a more inclusive world.

Content Structure: All hmTv series must align with the following parameters:

  1. Thematic Relevance:

    • Content must relate to one or more of the following areas:

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      • Stories of upstanders from history or the present day.

      • Hate and antisemitism in contemporary society.

      • The Holocaust: its history, impact, and lessons.

      • Genocides past and present.

      • Educational initiatives promoting tolerance and understanding.

      • Other human interest stories that align with HMTC’s mission.

  2. Series Format:

    • Each series will have a designated host with expertise or passion in the topic area.

    • Themes should be consistent across episodes within a series.

    • Invite experts and interesting individuals as guests on your podcast to attract new listeners. 

  3. Production Guidelines:

    • Your podcast production will be precisely 25 minutes, allowing adequate time for the intro, outro, credits, and sponsorship segments.

    • All productions will have a station identification video. Here is the 13-second intro.

    • An introduction that will be created for your production. Here is an example of an intro.

    • Each podcast producer or host is responsible for securing a sponsor before each recording. The sponsorship fee is $250, payable to HMTC through this link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/hmTv-sponsor. Sponsors will receive a one-minute promotional segment featuring their logo and website link. Here’s an example of a sponsor promo.

    • Release new episodes on a regular schedule to keep your audience engaged. 

    • Ensure accuracy and sensitivity in all content.

    • Avoid sensationalism while maintaining engaging storytelling.

    • Incorporate visuals, interviews, and primary sources wherever possible to enrich storytelling.

  4. Define your niche and target audience:

    • Understand who your ideal listener is to tailor content that resonates with them. 

  5. Engagement and Interactivity:

    • Incorporate audience engagement opportunities like Q&A sessions, live discussions, and feedback channels.

    • Respond to comments, host Q&As, and encourage listener interaction on social media. 

    • Encourage viewers to share stories, reflections, or questions related to the content.

Operational Protocols:

  1. Approval Process:

    • All proposed series or episodes must be submitted to HMTC’s Executive Producer for approval before production. See the form below.

    • Proposals should include a synopsis, episode breakdown, and an explanation of alignment with HMTC’s mission and the hmTv purpose.

  2. Content Review:

    • Episodes must be thoroughly reviewed for factual accuracy and alignment with organizational values.

    • Sensitive topics should be vetted for potential triggers, with appropriate disclaimers added as needed.

  3. Compliance and Ethics:

    • Ensure compliance with HMTC’s ethical standards and policies.

    • Avoid political bias while fostering open and respectful dialogue.

  4. Feedback and Evaluation:

    • Regularly evaluate the impact and reception of your series through audience surveys.

    • Use feedback to refine and improve future content.

Conclusion: Through hmTv, The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center aims to be a beacon of education and hope, ensuring that lessons from the past inform a more tolerant and inclusive future. By adhering to this protocol, your and hmTv’s content will consistently align with the center’s mission to combat hate and promote humanity.