WJCT Public Media Expands the Jacksonville Music Experience with New Online Platform

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New site includes range of features focused on local music and curation June 7, 2021 –– JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –– WJCT Public Media today expands the Jacksonville Music Experience with a new online platform dedicated to local music and curation. The refreshed platform includes new features and weekly updates, …

NPR and WJCT Public Media Celebrate 50th Anniversary of The First All Things Considered Broadcast

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NPR and WJCT Public Media Celebrate 50th Anniversary of The First All Things Considered Broadcast  Jacksonville, Fla. – May 3, 2021 – The first broadcast of NPR’s All Things Considered took place on May 3, 1971. That day more than 20,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest …

WJCT News 89.9 Achieves Record Audience Share in January 2021

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT News 89.9 Achieves Record Audience Share in January 2021Improvement follows programming and identity changes introduced in July 2020 Jacksonville, Fla. – March 5, 2021 – WJCT Public Media announced today that its flagship FM station, WJCT News 89.9, achieved a record share of the radio listening audience …

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WJCT Public Media to Rebrand WJCT-TV as Jax PBS

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media to Rebrand WJCT-TV as Jax PBSNew name to appear on-air on February 24, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla. – Feb. 10, 2021 – WJCT Public Media announced today that WJCT-TV will be rebranded as Jax PBS, effective February 24, 2021.  As WJCT continues to move toward production …

WJCT Public Media to Host Community Conversation in Connection with PBS’ “The Black Church”

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media to Host Community Conversation in Connection with PBS’ “The Black Church”Support provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Jacksonville, Fla. — Feb. 2, 2021 — WJCT Public Media today announced it will host a community conversation and launch an interactive initiative in connection with “The …

WJCT Public Media Launches the 2021 PBS Kids Writers Contest

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media Launches the 2021 PBS Kids Writers ContestEntries will be accepted January 1 through March 15, 2021 January 4, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today announced the launch of the 2021 WJCT PBS Kids Writers Contest. The organization will accept entries from January …

WJCT Public Media and BritBox Bring Downton Abbey to Jax Bundle Subscribers

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media and BritBox Bring Downton Abbey to Jax Bundle SubscribersAcclaimed British drama adds value to newest member benefit Dec. 28, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media and BritBox announced on December 26, 2020 that Jax Bundle subscribers can now enjoy access to the biggest …

WJCT Launches First-of-its-Kind Streaming Bundle of PBS Passport and BritBox

EMBARGOED UNTIL 10 A.M. ON December 8, 2020 Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches First-of-its-Kind Streaming Bundle of PBS Passport and BritBoxNewest member benefit combines streaming services to provide access to the largest and best collection of British content   Dec. 7, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media today launched …

WJCT Presents “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive”

WJCT Presents Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater DriveCommunity members invited to donate gently used sweaters through Nov. 30 Nov. 2, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT, in partnership with VyStar Credit Union Suddath®,  and the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships, has launched the 18th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. This beloved community tradition, which runs through November 30, collects new and …

WJCT’s Jacksonville Music Experience Presents “Imagine: A John Lennon Tribute,” October 8-11

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT’s Jacksonville Music Experience Presents “Imagine: A John Lennon Tribute,” October 8-11 Programming inspired by John Lennon’s 80th birthday will air across WJCT’s broadcast and digital platforms Oct. 1, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT today announced plans to commemorate John Lennon’s 80th birthday through “Imagine: A John …

WJCT Explores Resiliency and the St. Johns River Through ADAPT Virtual Events

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Explores Resiliency and the St. Johns River Through ADAPT Virtual Events Virtual panel discussions will be held on October 7 and October 22 Oct. 1, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — ADAPT, the digital publication from WJCT Public Media at adaptflorida.org, today announced plans to host two virtual …

WJCT Announces New Additions to Board of Trustees

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Announces New Additions to Board of Trustees Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., Hugh Greene and James L. Liang elected at annual meeting; Matt Rapp becomes Chairperson   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – September 24, 2020 – WJCT today announced three additions to its Board of Trustees, as the community-owned and …

WJCT Expands At-Home Learning Broadcast and Digital Resources, Providing Educational Access for Educators, Parents, and Students Across Northeast Florida

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Expands At-Home Learning Broadcast and Digital Resources, Providing Educational Access for Educators, Parents, and Students Across Northeast Florida  TV programs support at-home learning for PreK-12th grade; digital resources provide educators and families with learning options for new school routines  Jacksonville, FL September 14, 2020 – As First …

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WJCT Public Media Partners with StoryCorps to Foster Conversations Across American Ideological Divides

CONTACT: WJCT Public Media Neily Braren | 904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: WJCT Public Media / StoryCorps Nationwide One Small Step Initiative offers opportunity for people to talk about life experiences that formed their values and to listen with respect Northeast Florida Selected as 2020 Participating Community In 2020, when Americans face challenges unlike any other time in our …

Jake Shimabukuro and Orleans to Perform at the WJCT Soundstage in Fall of 2020

Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jake Shimabukuro and Orleans to Perform at the WJCT Soundstage in Fall of 2020 Performances will be presented in partnership with the Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Fla. — June 8, 2020 — WJCT, in partnership with the Florida Theatre, today announced that Jake Shimabukuro will perform at the WJCT Soundstage on October 2, …

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WJCT to Convert 89.9 FM to All News/Talk Format and Change Name on July 13, 2020

Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT to Convert 89.9 FM to All News/Talk Format and Change Name on July 13, 2020 Conversion will expand local journalism and bring 13 new shows to Northeast Florida airwaves; station will be known as WJCT News 89.9 Jacksonville, Fla. – June 4, 2020 – WJCT today …

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Announcing Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience from WJCT

Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcing Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience from WJCT Programming From Local and International Jazz Artists across TV, Radio, Streaming and Social Platforms Over Memorial Day Weekend Jacksonville, Fla. – May 18, 2020 – WJCT today announced Jazz Festival Weekend on the Jacksonville Music Experience …

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WJCT-TV Antenna Viewers Need To Rescan To Keep Our Signal

Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches the WJCT-TV Antenna Viewers Need To Rescan To Keep Our SignalWJCT-TV must move to a new frequency on May 1, 2020 at noon. Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT will be moving frequencies on Friday, May 1, 2020 at noon. The change in transmission frequency is mandated …

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WJCT Launches the Jacksonville Music Experience Today

Media Contact: Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Launches the Jacksonville Music Experience TodayLaunch coincides with inaugural Public Radio Music Day April 16, 2020 – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – WJCT today announced the launch of the Jacksonville Music Experience, a new multi-platform collection of services, on April 16, 2020 — the inaugural Public Radio Music Day, designated …

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WJCT Public Media Launches AT-HOME LEARNING: Online Resources and a New Television Schedule of Educational Programming

Media Contact: Media Contact: Neily Braren Promotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT 904.358.6304 nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WJCT Public Media Launches AT-HOME LEARNING: Online Resources and a New Television Schedule of Educational Programming A Florida Public Media Partnership Delivers Resources for First Coast Teachers and Families Jacksonville, Fla. — March 30, 2020 – As many schools and districts across Florida shift …

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WJCT Radio Tower Outage Update

Updated October 14, 2019 4:00 p.m. As of 4PM Monday, 10/14, we continue to restore power to our FM service. As of now, our HD radio stations and radio reading service should be available. We anticipate operating at full power within the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, our service continues to be available via online streaming, at wjct.org, via the WJCT …

WJCT Partners with BritBox The Largest Streaming Collection of British Content, To Launch Newest Member Benefit

Contact: Neily Braren, Promotion & Marketing Associate 904.358.6304 • nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PBS Passport + BritBox offering combines streaming services to provide access to the best collection of British content Unique bundled offering to be available later this year (Jacksonville, FL, September 23, 2019) – Coming later this fall, WJCT will launch its newest member benefit, PBS Passport + …

Board of Trustees Notice

At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of WJCT on Thursday, September 26, 2019, the Board will approve the election of no more than ten (10) new members of the Board of Trustees. Members of the Community are invited to nominate candidates for membership on the Board. The nomination should be directed to Carlos Semidei, c/o WJCT Public …

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David McGowan Named WJCT President & CEO

David McGowan Named WJCT President & CEO (Jacksonville, FL, September 28, 2017); WJCT today announces David McGowan as its new President and CEO effective January 8, 2018. McGowan will be replacing WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan, who is stepping down. WJCT Board of Trustees Chair and Search Committee Chair Daniel Bean says, “We are very impressed with David McGowan’s …

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WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its American Graduate Champions

WJCT Public Broadcasting Announces Its American Graduate Champions Honorees To Be Recognized at TEACH Conference on Sept. 16 (Jacksonville, FL, August 30, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting is pleased to announce its five local American Graduate Champions to be honored at the TEACH Conference on September 16 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Downtown. After soliciting nominations from the community, the Champions …

WJCT Public Broadcasting Closes Its Online Auction

WJCT Public Broadcasting Closes Its Online Auction Thanks First Coast Community for Its Support of Long-Running Fundraiser Program (Jacksonville, FL, August 25, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting announces the closing of its long-running auction which has been part of WJCT’s fundraising programs for more than fifty years. WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan says, “As we focus our fundraising efforts in …

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Preserving America’s Musical Past: The Story behind ‘Hotsy Totsy’

(Jacksonville, FL, June 27, 2017); On June 4, 2017, local public broadcasting station WJCT launched ‘Hotsy Totsy,’ a new radio program featuring music from the 1920s and 1930s. The program, which airs every Sunday night at 9 p.m. all summer long on 89.9 WJCT-FM, is hosted by WJCT Music Director David Luckin and features classic songs from the earliest days …

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WJCT Public Radio Receives Two National PRNDI Awards

(Jacksonville, FL, June 26, 2017); WJCT Public Radio won two first place, national awards from Public Radio News Directors, Inc. (PRNDI). The double recognition includes being honored in the best local call-in program category for “First Coast Connect: The Morning after Hurricane Matthew,” a special 89.9 WJCT Public Radio call-in show airing on Saturday, October 8, about the aftermath of …

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WJCT Announces Winners of WJCT’s 2017 PBS Kids Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Announces Winners of 2017 PBS Kids Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards (Jacksonville, FL, June 7, 2017); Today, WJCT announced the winners of the 2017 PBS KIDS Writers Contest People’s Choice Awards. All 12 local writers contest winners from grades K-3 participated in the People’s Choice …

WJCT Public Broadcasting Honors J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver With Its Gallery Dedication

(Jacksonville, FL, June 2, 2017); On June 1, WJCT Public Broadcasting honored The Weavers for their philanthropic work with a dedication ceremony and naming of the J. Wayne & Delores Barr Weaver Gallery. WJCT’s gallery has long been a place where First Coast citizens have come together for various community events, sharing ideas, dialogues, cultural experiences, creating a venue through …

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WJCT Announces Local Winners of PBS Kids Writers Contest

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Announces Local Winners of PBS Kids Writers Contest (Jacksonville, FL, May 30, 2017);Today, WJCT announced the local winners of the 2017 PBS KIDS Writers Contest. The winners from grades K-3 are now participating in the People’s Choice level of the contest, which runs through …

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WJCT Public Broadcasting Hosts Be My Neighbor Day: Saturday, June 3, 10am – 2pm at WJCT Studios

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Public Broadcasting Hosts Be My Neighbor Day: Saturday, June 3, 10am – 2pm at WJCT Studios (Jacksonville, FL, May 23, 2017); Inspired by the life and work of Mister Rogers and in honor of the new generation of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, WJCT Public Broadcasting …

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The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Dept. & WJCT Public Broadcasting Host The Wall That Heals Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Dept. & WJCT Public Broadcasting Host The Wall That Heals Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 (Jacksonville, FL, March 27, 2017); WJCT Public Broadcasting and The City of Jacksonville Office of Military Affairs and Veteran Services …

WJCT Board Member Gail Mendelson Sterman Re-elected to National APTS Board

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT Board Member Gail Mendelson Sterman Re-elected to National APTS Board (Jacksonville, FL, March 7, 2017) WJCT Board of Trustees member Gail Mendelson Sterman has been re-elected to the Board of Trustees of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS). Sterman began her first term as lay …

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Karen Feagins Promoted to WJCT Chief Operating Officer

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release Karen Feagins Promoted to WJCT Chief Operating Officer (Jacksonville, FL, February 7, 2017) WJCT has promoted Karen Feagins to Chief Operating Officer and she will serve under the direction of WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan. In her new position, she will oversee the overall …