KAKM Channel 7 begins broadcasting 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 Sacket. 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.

1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2014 2015 Annual Report SOUL TRAVELING Celebrating the programs produced by Alaska Public Media. TO SOULMUSIC ALASKA EDITION TALK ALASKA OF ECONOMICALASKA MORNING ALASKA ALASKA REPORT NEWS NEWS LINE STAGE ROCK NIGHTLY ONE TALKISLAND NIGHT 300 ALGOADDRE A QUICK NOTE To you, OUR SUPPORTERS LINE VILLAGES MUSIC NUEVOSSING A 7,363 Members • 1,700 Sustainers • 266 Volunteers • 44 Employees ALASKANSCLOSERHOME CONVERSATIONS LOOKTOWN THAT ALASKA MATTEROUTDOOR 360 EXPLORER ABOUT your IMPACT NORTH TOWN INDIEARCTIC TIMELINE Of Programs Produced By AlaSKA PUBLIC MEDIA SQUARE FACES ALASKA ENTRIES OF IN MY 49 ALASKA FAMILY ALASKA 38,900 632,000 WEATHER Listeners Viewers of KSKA 91.1 FM based on reached by Public Television via Nielsen Audio ratings for KSKA, KAKM, KTOO, and KYUK based Alaska Press Club Awards 2014 New Programming all coverage areas. Fall 2013 and on population in statewide FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE Spring 2014 6A-12P, Mon-Sun. coverage areas. “Quirky, informative and uplifting” Best TALK RADIO PROGRAM LINE Best TALK RADIO PROGRAM weekly episodes featuring OUTDOOR INDIE Community-organized live EXPLORER Outdoor Explorer ONE Line One: Your Health Connection ALASKA Alaskan lives. “I am an Aurora ARCTIC storytelling events adapted Hunter” featured in PBS Online ENTRIES Best DAILY NEWS PROGRAM, Radio Best INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, Radio for radio. 1,150,000 8,670 ALASKA Film Festival. NEWS Alaska News Nightly The Battle of Dude Creek unique views Emailed NIGHTLY Began streaming daily videos of Alaskapublic.org in 2014. with weekly update Best REPORTING ON CRIME OR Best ARTS REPORTING ALASKA IN MY Teaches Alaska Native languages programming, news and events. COURTS, Radio Female Alaska Native Rapper Finding WEATHER online. FAMILY to very young viewers. Keyes Investigation Highlights Lack Of Worldwide Success National Missing Persons Database Third PLACE HOME Best ONGOING PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Radio Best EDUCATION REPORTING, Radio Hmong Student Heads to College, OUTDOOR Brings in community members to TOWN Hometown, Alaska EXPLORER ALASKA Credits Cut Counciler educate Alaskans about the outdoors.

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w P Indie Alaska, Outdoor Explorer, Town Square 49 Radio, In My Family … all burst on the scene these past few years as programs such as Debate for Federal Grants 1,225,592 993,096 KO A bold new products of Alaska Public Media. Each one gives us new ways to leverage on-air presence with Alaska T K the State in collaboration with Z S 552,921 KI K n 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 KTOO and KYUK. G e Yu 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 0 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 Capital Grants 233,431 78,463 many places they’re the only source of trusted news and information. 5 irbanks Political ads 4 KUAC Fa KNOM Nome aired by Alaska Public Media this Other Revenue 442,781 144,704 3 election season. KAKM Channel 7’s alliance with KTOO-Juneau and KYUK-Bethel continues to grow in audience, resources and Total 6,316,978 5,528,934 ambition. Last year we launched Indie Alaska, a gorgeously-photographed series of vignettes about Alaska 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 17 EXPENSES FY14 FY13 KH 1 NS Ha Wages 3,073,084 2,770,744 And online we’re delivering content anywhere an Internet connection can be found, to anyone who shares an ines Special events benefiting Alaska Public Media interest in Alaska and Alaskans. ak Programming and Production 932,319 1,062,404 ev K including an art auction, balls, Ch K TO 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 and celebrity chef dinners. C K e e 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 Administration and General 421,755 446,217 C K ra K H 2 & A et ng e K U W c e m h l K n K T V l t a S ik 8 Total 5,793,247 5,323,265 K N K N a Steve LinDbeck M a it a JOHN DUFFY n h S S l k n i K i B A d l g a o X K K e Free public screenings CEO & General Manager President of the Board of Directors a B & A e n A T z k l P i T A a s u h l B A l t l S G k of thought-provoking films and a d i K l a I S e o n e P n i a o B D H e c r e n . a l d previews of popular shows. t d d w h t This condensed financial information has been derived U S o w n K G o S i o a a B U L a m o B P t r r from Alaska Public Media’s financial statement as of and k a o C Y D n d H D e g d U K a K U S K r e for the end of the year June 30, 2014. Depreciation has not K K been included. It has been audited by BDO USA, LLP. For a Become a member. Call 907.550.8482 to support programming you care about. 1,520 complete copy of the audited financial statements, please 1. “Crews Continue to Battle Funny River Fire, Rain Forecasted” by Shady Grove Oliver, KBBI Total hours of paid internships call 907.550.8423 or email [email protected]. The Leadership Circle is a growing group of devoted supporters currently contributing $1,000 or more to help 2. “Salvage Efforts on Hold for FV Arctic Hunter” by Annie Ropeik, KUCB Journalism students attending provide public media services for all residents of Alaska. Leadership Circle members are offered a variety of Alaskan universities were benefits, including previews, receptions with public media personalities, and behind-the-scenes activities. 3. “Earthquakes Swarm the Brooks Range” by Anna Rose MacAurthur, KNOM funded by the Block Foundation. “US Army Rangers Train in Rugged Alaskan Interior” by Monika Gokey, KSKA The Alfred Hanisch Legacy Society recognizes visionary Alaskans who have thoughtfully provided for Alaska 4. Public Media’s future by making a planned gift. Legacy gifts are made through a will or living trust, charitable 5. “National Weather Service Issues El Niño Watch” by Steve Heimel, APRN Thank you. gift annuity, charitable trust, retirement plan, or other planned gift.

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