NextGen Broadcasting Datacasting Capabilities Kept Americans Safe During Marine Corps Marathon

A partnership of Washington, D.C., federal and regional agencies and broadcasting organizations has demonstrated the power of NextGen Broadcast (ATSC 3.0) datacasting in helping to monitor large crowds during the […]

Michelle Shanahan Joins APTS As General Counsel

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) has hired Michelle Shanahan as general counsel, effective today. She will oversee the legal affairs of APTS, including leading the governance, regulatory, contracting, corporate compliance […]

Mark Amodei Receives Champion of Public Broadcasting Award From America’s Public Television Stations

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) has presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.). The organization said: “As co-chair of the Public Broadcasting Caucus and a […]

America’s Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers And Trustees

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. Andrew Russell, president and CEO of PBS SoCal and KCET in Los Angeles, California, […]

America’s Public Television Stations Elect New Board Officers, Trustees

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) has chosen new board leaders and board members. The newly-elected officers and trustees will begin their terms on Monday, Feb. 22. Andrew Russell, president and […]

Public TV Fights FCC Datacasting Fees

Should public TV stations that use a portion of their spectrum to provide noncommercial data services have to pay fees for that service? That question is before the FCC in a rulemaking proceeding, with groups including PBS, America’s Public Television Stations and the Public Media Venture Group arguing that the fees are hindering development of ATSC 3.0 “broadcast internet” datacasting.

Public TV Stations Expand Remote Learning Services

One week after seven local public television stations announced remote learning partnerships with state and local education authorities, stations in 25 states have joined the effort to teach millions of […]

Public TV Stations Partner With Schools

The moves are in response to the growing number of schools closed due to coronavirus concerns. “These are examples of what public television stations do best: educate our children and serve our communities,” said Patrick Butler, president and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations.

Upton Hailed As Public Broadcasting Champion

Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) has been given the Champion of Public Broadcasting award by America’s Public Television Stations at the group’s annual summit in Washington.

America’s Public Television Stations Elect Board Leaders, Members

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its new board leaders and members. Molly Phillips, executive director and general manager of Iowa PBS, has been elected chair; […]

ATSC’s Richer to Receive APTS Award

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) will hold its 2018 Public Media Summit February 26-28 in Washington. The theme of the 2018 Summit will be The Power of Public Media. The 2018 Summit […]