KAKM Channel 7 begins KAKM completes a $2.5 million from the University of Anchorage. capital campaign to construct a new broadcast center, named after A Brief HisTory of KAKM’s then general manager, Elmo Sackett. KSKA moves into the The first live statewide broadcast by an informal network broadcast center with of radio stations that would later become APRN. KAKM. Alaskapublic.org launched. KSKA begins broadcasting as Aurora Community Broadcasting 103 FM with 3000 watts from Alaska KAKM and KSKA merge APTI is teams up with APRN to Pacific University. to form Alaska Public rebranded to produce a live two-hour Telecommunications, Inc Alaska Public KSKA boosts power to 36,000 watts national call-in show about APRN merges with APTI. (APTI). Media. and moves to 91.1 FM. the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

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o 1,770,534 B 16 Contributions & Memberships 1,873,070 h more. a d r Hours of state election 1,186,820 r u Underwriting 1,110,854 o r programs such as Debate for w P Indie Alaska, Outdoor Explorer, Town Square 49 Radio, In My Family … all burst on the scene these past few years as Federal Grants 1,225,592 993,096 KO A the State produced in bold new products of Alaska Public Media. Each one gives us new ways to leverage on-air presence with Alaskan T K Z S 552,921 KI K n collaboration with KTOO and State Operating Grants 554,536 Y K o content and a trusted brand to help keep our listeners, viewers and readers informed. U ot k G e Yu KYUK. 413,492 ale ze rt APRN Station Dues 426,801 na bu Fo KSKA 91.1 FM remains near the head of the pack in overall listenership among Anchorage-area radio stations. Some e PA In-Kind Contributions 197,833 197,018 KZ 38,900 people listen an average of eight hours a week, and most of them consider KSKA their favorite station.* The Auctions and Special Events 252,080 191,886 26 independent stations of the Alaska Public Radio Network together reach 96 percent of all Alaskans – and in 0 233,431 78,463 many places they’re the only source of trusted news and information. 5 banks Capital Grants KUAC Fair KNO 4 Political ads 144,704 M Nome 3 aired by Alaska Public Media this Other Revenue 442,781 KAKM Channel 7’s alliance with KTOO-Juneau and KYUK-Bethel continues to grow in audience, resources and election season. Total 6,316,978 5,528,934 ambition. Last year we launched Indie Alaska, a gorgeously-photographed series of vignettes about Alaska’s people and places. Next year we’ll be sending forth a new mobile production team throughout the road system to share the kleet Unala stories, events and stunning scenes of the state we love. KNSA EXPENSES FY14 FY13 KH 17 1 NS And online we’re delivering content anywhere an Internet connection can be found, to anyone who shares an Hai Wages 3,073,084 2,770,744 nes Special events interest in Alaska and Alaskans. ak benefiting Alaska Public Media Programming and Production 932,319 1,062,404 ev K Ch K TO including an art auction, balls, K FS O J Broadcast and Engineering 818,062 686,017 Those are the pieces that make Alaska Public Media a thriving voice in Alaska’s public square. Those are the U K P un C K e e and celebrity chef dinners. K K K te au Development 548,027 357,883 elements we’ll build on to make an even bigger mark. Please visit us on the air, online or in-person to learn more. D K r S R ST sbu L K K BD K W rg We think you’ll find a lot to like – and we hope you’ll bring us even better ideas for the years ahead. L A C K r Administration and General 421,755 446,217 C K a K & H e n t A t g e U e m K W c n h l K n K l i a T V S i Total 5,793,247 5,323,265 K N K N a k Steve LinDbeck o M a i a h t 8 JOHN DUFFY S S l k n K i B A d a P g 2 X K e CEO & General Manager K President of the Board of Directors A B & A T n A z l T Free public screenings d i A a l K B u l A l e S a n l S G k K a i I S h k a o n e of thought-provoking films and P K i o t s D H e c r e . S l d t e & a d d w h t This condensed financial information has been derived l o n o w previews of popular shows. S B i a P G o a a B a m o L r B K n D t r from Alaska Public Media’s financial statement as of and k o C n d a H U U S D e g d U a U r e for the end of the year June 30, 2014. Depreciation has not Become a member. Call 907.550.8482 to support programming you care about. Y K K K K K been included. It has been audited by BDO USA, LLP. For a The Leadership Circle is a growing group of devoted supporters currently contributing annual gifts of $1,000 1. “Crews Continue to Battle Funny River Fire, Rain Forecasted” by Shady Grove Oliver, KBBI 1,000 complete copy of the audited financial statements, please or more to help provide public media services for all residents of Alaska. Leadership Circle members are Hours of paid internships call 907.550.8423 or email [email protected]. offered a variety of benefits, including previews, receptions with public media personalities, and 2. “Salvage Efforts on Hold for F/V Arctic Hunter” by Annie Ropeik, KUCB Journalism students attending behind-the-scenes activities. Alaskan universities were 3. “Earthquakes Swarm the Brooks Range” by Anna Rose MacAurthur, KNOM funded by the Block Foundation. The Alfred Hanisch Legacy Society recognizes Alaskans who have thoughtfully provided for Alaska Public 4. “US Army Rangers Train in Rugged Alaskan Interior” by Monika Gokey, KSKA Media’s future by making a planned gift. Legacy gifts are made through a will, trust, retirement plan, or other 5. “National Weather Service Issues El Niño Watch” by Steve Heimel, APRN Thank you. planned gift. For more information, call Kris Rognes at 907.550.8435. *According to Nielsen Audio ratings for KSKA, Anchorage coverage area. Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 6A-12P, Mon-Sun