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Public Media Celebrates Beverly Lundquist
06/08/16
On June 8, 2016, WGCU hosted a luncheon celebration to honor Beverly Lundquist for her extensive work in support of public media for more than 35 years. -
An explanation of the new broadcast standard ATSC
05/18/16
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has developed the ATSC 3.0 television standard - also known as Next Generation TV. -
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Coalition Files FCC Petition for Voluntary Use of New Broadcast TV Transmission Standard
04/14/16
On April 13, 2016, a broad coalition of consumer technology companies, commercial and public television stations and public safety advocates today filed a joint petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting local television stations and television receiver manufacturers be permitted to adopt a new over-the-air broadcast transmission standard on a voluntary, market-driven basis. -
Celebrate National Volunteer Week
04/07/16
National Friends of Public Broadcasting, along with America's Public Television Stations (APTS), the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), PBS and Protect My Public Media, will recognize the dedication and accomplishments of public media volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2016. -
APTS Presents Champion of Public Broadcasting Award To Pennsylvania Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.
04/01/16
APTS today presented its Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA). -
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APTS Presents 2016 National Advocacy Award To Jamie Waste, Executive Director, Alaska Public Broadcasting
02/23/16
APTS today presented the 2016 National Advocacy Award to Jamie Waste, Executive Director, Alaska Public Broadcasting, for his exceptional efforts in furthering public television's legislative goals and marshalling grassroots support for public broadcasting. -
APTS Presents 2016 National Advocacy Award To Ronnie Agnew, Executive Director, Mississippi Public Broadcasting
02/23/16
APTS today presented the 2016 National Advocacy Award to Ronnie Agnew, Executive Director, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, for his exceptional efforts in furthering public television's legislative goals and marshalling grassroots support for public broadcasting. -
APTS Presents Champion of Public Broadcasting Award To Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski
02/23/16
APTS today presented its Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). -
APTS Presents Champion of Public Broadcasting Award To Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole
02/23/16
APTS today presented its Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK). -
Patrick Butler's Presidential Address at The 2016 Public Media Summit
02/22/16
On Sunday, February 21, APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler delivered his Presidential Address at the 2016 Public Media Summit -
America's Public Television Stations Commit in Principle to Participate in FirstNet Nationwide Public Safety Network
02/21/16
APTS announced that its member stations have committed in principle to an allocation of 1 Mbps of their public television spectrum to participate in the FirstNet nationwide public safety network. -
The Association of Public Television Stations Changes Its Name To America's Public Television Stations
02/21/16
The Association of Public Television Stations (APTS) announced that it has a new name -- America's Public Television Stations -- effective immediately. -
Association of Public Television Stations Presents 2016 David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to National Friends of Public Broadcasting
02/21/16
APTS Presents 2016 David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to National Friends of Public Broadcasting