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Why APT?

For more than 49 years, American Public Television has served as a prime distributor for thousands of quality series and single programs in all genres: drama, performance, comedy, music, documentaries, news and public affairs, how-to series and more.

 Taste testing on America's Test Kitchen


Because we market programs to public television stations

We don't just distribute programs, we create persuasive offer materials to help secure station clearances. And our track record is impressive:

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
255 stations
90% U.S. coverage

GLOBE TREKKER
293 stations
93% U.S. coverage

JFK: BREAKING THE NEWS
185 stations
81% U.S. coverage


Because we have program development expertise

We work with stations, producers and distributors to help shape content, program design and pledge formats. APT’s staff has broad experience in public, commercial and cable television. APT has developed relationships with all of the nation’s 349 public television stations, and has the distribution and marketing techniques to reach them all. American Public Television-developed programs — including The Moody Blues in concert at Red Rocks and the Dr. Andrew Weil specials — are often among the highest rated and most successful fund-raising programs on public television.

Because we offer distribution options

Whether your goal is maximum carriage, a marketing platform for ancillary merchandise, or a license fee, American Public Television offers a variety of distribution services — one is sure to meet your needs. Syndication, Exchange and Premium Service have been designed to complement each other and provide optimum flexibility to producers and to stations.

Because we can customize a support package to meet your needs

Our staff is available to work with you to design a package of support services that will be right for your project and your budget. From a la carte to full service, we offer a complete menu of services to assure your program's success on public television.

Because we're a good value

Our basic service incorporates a wide array of marketing and distribution services. Now we can offer additional services, including promotion and ongoing carriage reports, at modest additional fees. By any standard, an excellent value.

 


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