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KTEH, KCAH AND KQED MERGE TO FORM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
Announced on May 2, 2006, KQED, Inc and the KTEH Foundation announced the intent to merge and create Northern California Public Broadcasting (NCPB), in a significant move to consolidate the strengths of public broadcasting in the Bay Area.
What impact will this have on Bay Area Public Television members and viewers? "Joining KQED to form NCPB reflects the best possible future for public broadcasting in this region," said Tom Fanella, KTEH President and CEO. "With this venture, our members and viewers benefit from even more diverse programming, educational outreach, and community services."
Jeff Clarke, President and CEO of KQED who will take on the additional role of President and CEO of NCPB, said, "The voice and support of our community have never been more crucial to the success of KQED and KTEH. We fully expect the philanthropic and corporate communities and especially our valued members to continue to be the cornerstone of public broadcasting."
KQED Public Broadcasting operates KQED Public Television 9, one of the nation's most-watched public television stations during prime-time, and KQED's digital television channels, which include KQED HD, KQED Encore, KQED World, KQED Life and KQED Kids; KQED Public Radio, the most-listened-to public radio station in the nation with an award-winning news and public affairs program service (88.5 FM in San Francisco and 89.3 FM in Sacramento); KQED.org, one of the most visited station sites in Public Broadcasting; and KQED Education Network, which brings the impact of KQED to thousands of teachers, students, parents and media professionals through workshops, seminars and resources.
The KTEH Foundation operates KTEH Public Television 54 San Jose and KCAH Public Television 25 Watsonville/Monterey. Both channels are carried widely via cable and satellite providers. With a broad reach and a variety of programs, KTEH and KCAH provide Public Broadcasting for Silicon Valley and Monterey regions.
Contact: Yoon Lee 415-553-3338, ylee@kqed.org
