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Vermont PBS

Programs/Content

How to reach audiences who think public media isn’t for them

By Scott Finn, President and CEO (VPR and Vermont PBS), Anna Post, Marketing Strategist (VPR and Vermont PBS) and Kari Anderson, Director of Audience Insights and Radio Programming (VPR and Vermont PBS) | April 27, 2022

A segmentation study identified three groups that Vermont’s public media organizations can attract and engage with a different approach.

Programs/Content

Vermont’s TV, radio networks team up for ‘News Minute’

By Andrew Eversden, Former Editorial Intern | June 21, 2018

The collaboration between Vermont PBS and Vermont Public Radio could evolve into a broader partnership.

Programs/Content

Vermont PBS bets on local pride with ‘Made Here’ slate of films

By Jill Goldsmith, Contributing Editor | October 27, 2017

The station’s promotion of local filmmakers has drawn younger viewers and fueled pledge-drive success.

System/Policy

Vermont budget squeeze imperils public TV support

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | April 20, 2017

The House trimmed Vermont PBS’ line item to just $1.

System/Policy

Vermont PBS gains $56M from sale in spectrum auction

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | February 17, 2017

The station plans to invest the proceeds in programming.

Programs/Content

With Made Here initiative, Vermont PBS homes in on ‘locally sourced’ programming

By Sara Wise, Editorial Intern | December 15, 2016

The initiative aims to put more Vermont in Vermont PBS.

State funding

Vermont to halve operating fund support for state public TV network

By Henry Schneider, Contributing Editor | June 3, 2015

Vermont has appropriated almost $660,000 less than expected to Vermont PBS because of a projected $113 million shortfall.

Quick Takes

CPB fines Vermont PBS $15,000 for open-meeting violations

By Andrew Lapin, Freelance Contributor | August 1, 2014

In a statement, the station said it was “disappointed” by the decision.