Alaska Public Media Acquiring KTVA Transmitter and License
The public TV station KAKM broadcasts into Anchorage from Goose Bay, so acquiring the KTVA tower in Midtown would provide a stronger signal.
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Seven Alaska News Organizations Receive Funding from Press Forward
Three newspapers, three radio stations, and a nonprofit support coalition receive $100,000 each from the first grant distribution by Press Forward, a national philanthropic network for journalism.
Crash Course for iHeartMedia Stations in Alaska
Joe “Crash” Albrecht, a familiar voice on iHeartMedia radio stations in Anchorage, is promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming, overseeing operations at the company’s ten stations in Alaska.
Three New Radio Hosts on the Air at Alaska Public Media
Dr. Anne Zink, Amy Bushatz, and Kim Sherry join the host rotations for, respectively, Line One: Your Health Connection, Outdoor Explorer, and Hometown, Alaska.
Alaska Public Media Promotes Townsend to Chief Editor
Lori Townsend joins the leadership ranks of Alaska Public Media, promoted from News Director to Chief Editor and Senior Vice President of Journalism.
Ohana Media Group Promotes Anchorage/Wasilla Sales Manager
Recently returned to Ohana Media Group after dabbling in other forms of sales, Cat Okegawa is now the Local Sales Manager for the Anchorage/Wasilla radio cluster.
New Boss for iHeartMedia Stations in Alaska and Hawai’i
Kim Williams, head of iHeartMedia radio stations in Fairbanks, takes over for the retiring Andy Lohman as Area President of Alaska and Hawai’i.
SeaLife CEO Makes a Splash at Alaska Public Media
The former president and CEO of the Alaska SeaLife Center, Tara Riemer, joins Alaska Public Media as Senior Director of Finance.
CPB Awards $936,000 Grant to Fund ‘Alaska Desk’ Journalism Collaboration
Alaska Public Media received a $936,000 Corporation for Public Broadcasting grant to lead the Alaska Desk, a statewide public media station collaboration.
Behind the Screens: Nancy Johnson Sets the Tone at KTUU
Nancy Johnson has been with Anchorage’s KTUU Channel 2 since it was in the basement of the Fourth Avenue Theatre, and now she leads the team by caring for employees’ needs.