FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Courtny Brooks
Brand Manager
Phone: (907) 550-8412
Email: cbrooks@alaskapublic.org
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Alaska Public Media Now Available on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM Customers Will Have Access to
Educational and Inspiring Content from Station
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – February 1, 2022 – Alaska Public Media (AKPM) television station
KAKM is now live streaming on DIRECTV STREAM. A dedicated live channel for KAKM is already
available to all local DIRECTV STREAM customers, supplemented with additional PBS on-demand
programming that will continue to expand PBS’s digital footprint and offer viewers additional ways to
stream PBS content. KAKM is available on channel 7.
“As viewer habits continue to evolve, PBS remains committed to making our award-winning, national
and local content available to all Americans across as many platforms as possible. This partnership
will allow PBS and our member stations to expand our digital footprint and reach more viewers with
content that inspires, educates and entertains,” said Ira Rubenstein, PBS Chief Digital and Marketing
Officer.
“Entertainment is personal and should serve every member of the household, which is why we’re
partnering with PBS to deliver DIRECTV STREAM customers more choice, more control and a more
convenient way to access the content they care about most,” said Rob Thun, Chief Content Officer
for DIRECTV.
Relationships like this one ensure that on-demand content from PBS favorites including American
Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Great Performances, Masterpiece, and Nature
are available to as many viewers as possible. In addition, the PBS KIDS channel has recently joined
both the DIRECTV STREAM and DIRECTV lineups, helping to extend the PBS mission of preparing
young children for success in school and life through trusted, educational media, available anytime
and anywhere. Now, even our youngest of viewers can access their favorite series, including Daniel
Tiger’s Neighborhood, Molly of Denali, Odd Squad, Pinkalicious & Peterrific and Wild Kratts,
among many others, via DIRECTV and its on-demand menu or using the same capabilities on
DIRECTV STREAM.
"PBS continues to work with member stations like Alaska Public Media to ensure that our viewers
have a choice in how they watch PBS on KAKM. Digital streaming is the future, however, Alaskans
can count on us to provide many opportunities to view their favorite national and local programs
whether that be through digital, web, on-demand, or broadcast means," said Ed Ulman, AKPM
President & CEO.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Courtny Brooks
Brand Manager
Phone: (907) 550-8412
Email: cbrooks@alaskapublic.org
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In addition to DIRECTV STREAM, AKPM content is available on all AKPM-branded PBS platforms,
including PBS.org and PBSKIDS.org, as well as the PBS Video app and PBS KIDS Video app.
AKPM members are also able to view an extended library of quality public television programming
via Passport.
About PBS
PBS
, with more than 330 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas
and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches over 120 million
people through television and 26 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of
science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to
world-class drama and performances. PBS’s broad array of programs has been consistently
honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K
through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to
life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’s premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps
children build critical literacy, math and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in
school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational
content on TV— including a 24/7 channel, online at
pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in
communities across America. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the
leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our
apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are
available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Pressroom on Twitter.
About Alaska Public Media
Alaska Public Media (AKPM) is a shared Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and National Public
Radio (NPR) member and a 501(c)(3) organization. Committed to meeting the needs of our
community and state, AKPM produces and presents news and content that provides lifelong learning
opportunities in public affairs, health and leisure, science and nature, economic and social
development, civic engagement, and world events. The company is located in Southcentral Alaska
and is comprised of KSKA radio, KAKM-TV, Create TV, PBS KIDS, PBS KIDS 24/7, and
alaskapublic.org
. Alaska Public Media also operates the Statewide News network and a shared
television service with KTOO in Juneau and KYUK in Bethel.
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