CitySpace Productions is WBUR's In-House Creative Studio

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Whether you’re looking to create a captivating interview podcast or an immersive narrative show, our end-to-end production services can be tailored to your needs and budget.

The Shah Family Foundation was already creating two podcasts in house, but wanted help cleaning up the sound quality, designing an efficient workflow, and reaching their preferred audience of families and educators.

CitySpace Productions stepped in to handle production, refresh the show's branding, and initiate a successful marketing campaign that expanded the audience for the foundation's mission-driven shows.

BU Questrom School of Business aimed to generate attention for a new institute, while also showcasing the school’s achievements and thought leadership to academics around the country.

CitySpace Productions produced a series of podcast episodes and events, featuring the big ideas and innovative research originating at the school.

MathWorks was looking to illustrate the capabilities and applications of its software, while also also highlighting innovation coming from strategic partners and clients at the same time.

CitySpace Productions created a limited series of immersive short podcasts, each centered around a MathWorks client and how they use the company’s software to tackle challenges like climate change and space navigation.

CitySpace Productions is WBUR’s custom podcast and audio storytelling division. We partner with organizations to create high-quality, custom podcasts that explore topics aligned with a client’s mission and goals.

Because CitySpace Productions operates within WBUR - an independent news organization committed to journalistic integrity and public trust - all projects must meet standards that protect WBUR’s editorial independence and credibility.

Editorial Independence & Brand Protection
Content may not compromise, undermine, or call into question WBUR’s editorial independence or journalistic standards.

Content must not be presented in a manner that could reasonably be interpreted as a WBUR editorial product.

CitySpace Productions content must remain clearly distinct from WBUR editorial content.

WBUR reserves the right to decline or discontinue projects that, in its judgment, pose reputational, ethical, or editorial risk.

CitySpace Productions content is owned by the client and distributed under the client’s brand.

CitySpace Productions and WBUR do not endorse the client, its viewpoints, or the content produced.

WBUR newsroom staff are not involved in the reporting, editorial decision-making, or promotion of CitySpace Productions content.

Content Standards & Limitations
Content not permitted:
• Partisan political advocacy or campaign-related content.
• Content intended to influence elections, legislation, or public policy outcomes.
• Messaging that promotes a specific political ideology or agenda.
• Content that is misleading, factually inaccurate, defamatory, discriminatory, or inflammatory.
• Content that could reasonably be perceived as propaganda.

Use of WBUR Name & Brand
Use of the WBUR name, logo, or talent requires advance approval and may be limited or restricted.

Branding will be structured to clearly distinguish custom content from WBUR editorial productions.

Acknowledgment
These guidelines are provided to establish clear expectations and protect the integrity of both WBUR and its partners. Clients are encouraged to review and discuss any questions prior to project kickoff.