Category: KQED News and Events Featured Releases

KQED Moves Its Silicon Valley Offices to Downtown San Jose

New centralized location will allow KQED to offer expanded coverage from the South Bay. KQED, the public media organization serving the Bay Area, announced today that its Silicon Valley offices have moved to downtown San Jose. The new site at 50 W San Fernando Street, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95113-2415 includes office space, multi-platform [...]

KQED Celebrates Women’s History Month in March

Over 70 Women’s history related television and radio programs to air Four local heroes to be honored in annual awards ceremony on March 22 sponsored by Wells Fargo  San Francisco, CA, March 1, 2012 – KQED, the public media organization that serves Northern California, proudly celebrates the culture, experience and history of women in the [...]

KQED Announces PBS and Member Stations are Named #1 in Public Trust and an “Excellent” Use of Tax Dollars for Ninth Consecutive Year.

National Research Also Confirms PBS KIDS as the Most Educational TV/Media Brand and the Safest On-Air and Online Destination for Children San Francisco, California, February 27, 2012 — Today KQED President John Boland announced that once again national research has confirmed that PBS and PBS stations are the most trusted institution and is considered an [...]

KQED Joins in NEA’s National “Read Across America” Celebration

A series of family-friendly events planned in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and Sausalito, featuring the beloved Dr. Seuss character, the Cat in the Hat KQED to air The Cat-in-the-Hat-A-Thon on March 2 with two brand new episodes of the acclaimed PBS KIDS series San Francisco, California, February 15, 2012 – KQED, the public media [...]

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KQED Welcomes Michael Lupetin as Vice President, Marketing and Brand

Celebrated marketing professional will take on new position to lead Marketing, Communications, Creative Services, and Membership. KQED, the public media organization that serves Northern California, announced the appointment of Michael Lupetin as the organization’s vice president, marketing and brand. Lupetin joins KQED with two decades of experience in marketing for current affairs, media, education, arts [...]

KQED Celebrates Black History Month in February

KQED Celebrates Black History Month in February

More than 70 African American-related Television and Radio Programs to Air Four local heroes to be honored in awards ceremony February 7; Ceremony broadcast February 25 KQED proudly celebrates African American culture and heritage during Black History Month this February. The month-long commemoration includes special programming and an event honoring four local heroes for their [...]