Tradition Returns, WCTE Bidding Begins This Weekend
WCTE gearing up for its 43rd annual Great TV Auction to raise operational funds that support early childhood literacy programs and other programming. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the fundraiser has evolved from an in-person event to an online auction and television showcase to reach a broader audience through changing technology. Hutchins said the […]
WCTE Hosting Telethon To Raise Money, Boost Membership
Just weeks after learning it will lose some $1 million in federal funding, local PBS affiliate WCTE will ask local residents to join the station and support its work. WCTE President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the station will remind residents Wednesday to “Support Local, Watch Local.” Hutchins said there will be conversations about the […]
WCTE Loses $1M Funding, Plans To Find New Options
A federal package that eliminated some $1 million in funding for WCTE will not close the station’s doors. WCTE President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the $1 million loss accounts for some 40 percent of the station’s budget. Hutchins said the station has about a year’s worth of reserve funds, giving the station time to […]
Who Will Be The Next Contestant On The WCTE PBS Great TV Auction
WCTE PBS to Celebrate will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Great TV Auction, beginning Saturday. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said she knows there are people who have seen every Great TV Auction that WCTE has held in the past 40 years. She said this year you can win an opportunity to appear as […]
WCTE Inviting Community To Wish Magura Farewell
WCTE is opening its station doors for Becky Magura’s community sendoff on Friday. Station Manager Avery Hutchins said this is a chance to share memories and well wishes with Magura before she joins Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said this would not be possible without community support over Magura’s 39 years at the station. “She has […]
WCTE President Assuming Same Role At NPT
WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura is leaving her role, becoming the new President and CEO of Nashville Public Television. Magura started at WCTE more than 39 years ago. In that time, she has held numerous production, educational outreach and management positions at the station. In 1995 Magura became Station Manager, then in 2006 she […]
