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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:


AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
LIDIA'S FAMILY TABLE
NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL
ONE STROKE PAINTING WITH DONNA DEWBERRY
RICK STEVES' EUROPE
TRAVELS TO THE EDGE WITH ART WOLFE
THE APPALACHIANS
SMART TRAVELS- EUROPE WITH RUDY MAXA


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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