Exchange
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APT Exchange is the nation's largest source of complimentary programming
available to U.S. public television stations. Virtually all U.S. public
television stations participate in this service, mainly airing the
programs during prime-time, weekend "how-to" blocks and
station fund-raising periods.
Exchange offers an extensive library of "how-to" programs
— cooking, travel, crafts, and other "adult learning"
interests — as well as documentaries, music performances, children's
programs and public affairs series. Each year, approximately 150 new
titles are added to Exchange's inventory. Current titles include:
GLOBE TREKKER
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
LIDIA'S ITALY
THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING
RICK STEVES' EUROPE
ART WOLFE'S TRAVELS TO THE EDGE
THE APPALACHIANS
RUDY MAXA'S WORLD
American Public Television can offer many of these programs without
cost to public television stations across the country because production
costs are met by national underwriting and program-related merchandise
offers. Exchange programs offer home videos, books, and other supporting
merchandise via toll-free tags following the programs. This is one
of the most successful marketing platforms available in the U.S. Check
the Submission Guidelines to find out more about submitting
programs to APT Exchange.
| Contact |
Chris Funkhouser
Vice President, Exchange Programming
and Distribution Services
617/338-4455 |
Hilary Finkel Buxton
Senior Manager, Exchange and Scheduling
617/338-4455 |
For inquiries about Exchange, please email: exchange@aptonline.org
For information on voting procedures and program acquisition processes for Exchange see the Programmer's Guide to Acquisitions.
For information on Promoting APT Exchange shows see the Promoting Exchange shows FAQ
For a list of basic services expected from presenting stations for American Public Television Exchange programs, see the Presenting Stations Basic Services List
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