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FCC Officials To Speak at APTS Summit
01/10/18
Journalist John Eggerton from Broadcasting & Cable recently published, “Noncoms to Get Brief From FCC Auction/Repack Experts.” -
APTS Commends FCC for Adopting Final Rules for ATSC 3.0
11/16/17
Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), today commended the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) adoption of the final rules for the ATSC 3.0 broadcast television standard (Next Generation TV). -
In partnership with Sony Electronics Inc., Ematic and PBS, WTJX Provides Educational Resources After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
11/16/17
WTJX (Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System), in partnership with Sony Electronics Inc., Ematic and PBS, is providing BRAVIA® 4K smart TVs and playback devices and PBS KIDS Plug & Play HDMI streaming sticks to Head Start centers and preschools, to ensure that no one is left behind from these devastating hurricanes. -
UNC-TV Wins NAB 2017 Pilot Innovation Challenge
11/12/17
On November 12, 2017, UNC-TV won first place in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) PILOT Innovation Challenge, which "recognizes creative ideas that leverage technological advances in the production, distribution and display of engaging content." -
Patrick Butler's Speech at APT Fall Marketplace 2017
11/07/17
On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, APTS President and CEO addressed attendees at the APT Fall Marketplace. -
Level Funding for Public Broadcasting FY2018 Budget Approved
10/27/17
In this TV Technology article, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) President and CEO Patrick Butler expressing his gratitude for the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee's vote to provide level funding for public broadcasting in the FY 2018 budget. -
Extreme Weather Brings Uncertainty to Broadcast TV Signal Shuffle
10/27/17
In this Bloomberg DNA article, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) President and CEO Patrick Butler commented on whether extreme weather will affect the timeline for the FCC's repacking schedule. -
America’s Public Television Stations Elect W. Craig Fugate, Former FEMA Administrator and Florida Emergency Management Director, to APTS Board of Trustees
10/04/17
APTS today announced the election of W. Craig Fugate, former FEMA Administrator and Florida Emergency Management Director, to the APTS Board of Trustees. -
APTS Congratulates FCC Chairman Pai on his Senate Confirmation
10/02/17
Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’'s Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement on the reconfirmation of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to a second term on the Commission. -
Senate Confirms FCC’s Pai To Second Term
10/02/17
Patrick Butler, president and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), offered his congratulations to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on his Senate confirmation in this TVNewsCheck article. -
APTS Commends The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee For Providing Significant Funding For Public Broadcasting
09/07/17
APTS president and CEO Patrick Butler issued the following statement today commending the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for providing significant funding for public broadcasting. -
APTS Urges More Funds For Spectrum Repack
09/07/17
APTS president and CEO Patrick Butler today urged Congress to approve an additional $400 million to help broadcasters repack their channels following the recently concluded spectrum auction. -
APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler Testifies Before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
09/07/17
APTS president and CEO Patrick Butler urged Congress to approve an additional $400 million to help broadcasters repack their channels following the recently concluded spectrum auction. -
APTS Congratulates FCC Commissioners Rosenworcel and Carr on their Senate Confirmations
08/03/17
Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of APTS, issued the following statement on the confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr to serve as Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). -
WYES Takes a Look Behind the Headlines with Informed Sources
07/26/17
WYES, public media serving Greater New Orleans & the Mississippi Gulf Coast, brings top print and broadcast journalists in their region together to examine the stories behind the headlines in their local program, Informed Sources.