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A Celebration of Sesame Street 50th Anniversary at 2019 Summit
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Public TV Applauds Sonim and Motorola For Demonstrating the Mobile Future of Next Gen TV
08/12/19
On Monday, August 12, 2019, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) congratulated telecommunications manufacturers Sonim and Motorola Solutions for demonstrating the ability to receive Next Gen broadcast television and public safety content on smartphone and tablet devices. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of Len Press
08/05/19
On August 5, 2019, Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), made the following statement on the passing of Len Press. -
Patrick Butler’s Keynote Speech at the Maryland Public Television 50th Anniversary Gala
07/17/19
On Thursday June 27, 2019 APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler delivered the keynote address at the Maryland Public Television 50th Anniversary Gala. -
FCC Recognizes Unique Role of Public Television in Providing Essential Services to All Americans
07/10/19
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) and PBS commend the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its adoption of rules modernizing the satellite carriage election process and recognizing the unique educational service provided by local public television stations and PBS children’s programming.
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2020 Public Media Summit
The APTS Public Media Summit is the largest annual gathering of public broadcasting general managers and community leaders who come together to explore issues that are vital to the future and mission of public service media.
The 2020 Public Media Summit is being held Monday, February 24 - Wednesday, February 26, at The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C. hotel located at 1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington, D.C.