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Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon Public Broadcasting

Bringing public broadcasting into the modern era with a complete mobile app redesign.

iOS
Android

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) is the primary television and radio public broadcasting network for the state of Oregon and southern Washington. As a trusted source of in-depth journalism and local storytelling, OPB serves its community through thoughtful reporting, cultural programming, and educational content.

Mercury brings unparalleled expertise in mobile news and media application development to this partnership. Since 2008, we have been at the forefront of mobile innovation for many of the world's leading media organizations, including The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, CNN, FOX News, and Univision. Our team pioneered numerous industry firsts, including one of the earliest live streaming mobile apps for CNN, and has consistently delivered award-winning features such as social sharing and enhanced navigation that have become industry standards.

Following a successful website redesign, OPB partnered with Mercury to modernize their mobile presence and create a cohesive digital experience across all platforms. The goal was to deliver a mobile app that would make OPB's rich content more accessible and engaging for their members while maintaining the high standards their audience expects from public media. Our extensive experience in the media space allowed us to bring best practices and proven solutions to OPB's unique challenges.

Industry

Media

Our Role

Software Architecture
UX Design
UI Design
iOS Development
Android Development
QA & Testing
User Research
Project Management

Team

8 People

Duration

By request since 2021

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) is the primary television and radio public broadcasting network for the state of Oregon and southern Washington. As a trusted source of in-depth journalism and local storytelling, OPB serves its community through thoughtful reporting, cultural programming, and educational content.

Mercury brings unparalleled expertise in mobile news and media application development to this partnership. Since 2008, we have been at the forefront of mobile innovation for many of the world's leading media organizations, including The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, CNN, FOX News, and Univision. Our team pioneered numerous industry firsts, including one of the earliest live streaming mobile apps for CNN, and has consistently delivered award-winning features such as social sharing and enhanced navigation that have become industry standards.

Following a successful website redesign, OPB partnered with Mercury to modernize their mobile presence and create a cohesive digital experience across all platforms. The goal was to deliver a mobile app that would make OPB's rich content more accessible and engaging for their members while maintaining the high standards their audience expects from public media. Our extensive experience in the media space allowed us to bring best practices and proven solutions to OPB's unique challenges.

Key Considerations

Design Consistency

The new mobile apps needed to align perfectly with OPB's refreshed web presence while optimizing the experience for mobile users. This required careful attention to typography, spacing, and interaction patterns specific to iOS and Android platforms.

Content Accessibility

Given OPB's diverse audience, ensuring the app was accessible to all users was paramount. This led to the implementation of comprehensive accessibility features including screen reader support, adjustable text sizes, and both light and dark modes.

Personalization Architecture

Creating a robust framework for personal preferences and content customization required careful planning to handle user preferences, reading history, and notification settings while maintaining performance and ease of use.

Results

The redesigned OPB mobile apps deliver a modern, accessible public media experience with features including:

  • Seamless access to OPB's in-depth reporting and Northwest news coverage

  • 24/7 live streaming of OPB Radio

  • Rich multimedia experience with immersive image galleries and video content

  • Comprehensive personalization features:

    • Story saving functionality

    • Reading history tracking

    • Easy story sharing

    • Granular notification settings by topic

  • Enhanced accessibility options:

    • Light and dark mode support

    • Adjustable text sizing

    • Screen reader compatibility

The new apps represent a significant step forward in OPB's digital strategy, providing their members with a more engaging and personalized way to stay connected with Northwest news and culture.

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© 2025 Mercury Intermedia. All rights reserved.

Ready to turn your vision into reality?

Your most important digital products deserve a team you can trust. We deliver.

Let’s talk.

© 2025 Mercury Intermedia. All rights reserved.

Ready to turn your vision into reality?

Your most important digital products deserve a team you can trust. We deliver.

Let’s talk.

© 2025 Mercury Intermedia. All rights reserved.

Ready to turn your vision into reality?

Your most important digital products deserve a team you can trust. We deliver.

Let’s talk.

© 2025 Mercury Intermedia. All rights reserved.