Media Contact:Neily BrarenPromotion & Marketing Associate, WJCT904.318.2633 | nbraren@wjct.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Joe Sirven, host, will address listeners’ health care — and health care system — questions with trustworthy answers JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sep. 9, 2021 — WJCT Public Media today announced its newest original program and local production, “What’s Health Got to Do with It?” The program will …
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, …
Name: Celine J.Title: “Making a Change”Grade: 3rd Grade
Name: Penelope P.Title: “Imagination”Grade: 3rd Grade
Name: Hope V.Title: “The Overcomer”Grade: 3rd Grade
Name: Anushya B.Title: “Life of an Ugly Tree”Grade: 3rd Grade
Name: Tang L.Title: “The girl who slept for a hundred years”Grade: 3rd Grade
Name: Mila D.Title: “Captain Caterpillar”Grade: 2nd Grade
Name: Mukhil A.Title: “We are boxes”Grade: 2nd Grade
Name: Emma H.Title: “Ella in the Museum”Grade: 2nd Grade
Name: Emily C.Title: “Forest Friends”Grade: 2nd Grade
Name: Aahana J.Title: “The Duckinions”Grade: 2nd Grade
Name: Ansley P.Title: “The Mystery of the Howl”Grade: 2nd Grade
Name: Isha B.Title: “The 5 Elements”Grade: 1st Grade
Name: Reya V.Title: “My Green Family”Grade: 1st Grade
Name: Arjun R.Title: “Stop the Man Made Predator”Grade: 1st Grade
Name: Sonia L.Title: “Finding Lovey”Grade: K-5
Name: Lauren M.Title: “Rooney”Grade: K-5
Name: Amy W.Title: “The Little Angel”Grade: K-5
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Bill Bortzfield/WJCT News Publix and Northeast Feeding Florida are rolling out a six-week program to help keep people fed going into the new year. Publix is donating nearly 1.3 million pounds of food to six food banks across the state, including Feeding Northeast Florida based in Jacksonville. The donations include pasta, canned vegetables, canned beans, cereal and boxed potatoes. …
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 …
What can we say about a year unlike any other? 2020 will forever be known for a divisive election, the toll of coronavirus, and economic hard times. Many are glad this challenging year is nearly over. But while a global pandemic and deep recession have changed all of our lives, one thing that hasn’t changed is the joy of the …
WJCT Public Media to Present “Voices of the First Coast: One Small Step Across the Political Divide” on November 19Virtual Event Will Feature Local Conversations Recorded as Part of StoryCorps’ “One Small Step” initiative Nov. 16, 2020 — Jacksonville, Fla. — WJCT Public Media, in partnership with StoryCorps, will present “Voices of the First Coast: One Small Step Across the Political …
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 …
The University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab released a new poll Thursday morning on a variety of issues that include the proposed half-cent Duval County Public Schools sales tax and the 4th Congressional District race between Republican incumbent John Rutherford and Democratic challenger Donna Deegan. | Read story coverage Survey Results As you may know, there is a …
The University of North Florida released a poll on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, asking likely Florida voters about the presidential race and a variety of other issues. Here are their responses: Related UNF Poll Finds Biden Ahead Of Trump In Fla.; Voters Think COVID Restrictions Lifted Too Fast More Local, State And National Election News Presidential Race N=Number of respondents …
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 …
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 …
