Letter from Herbert Bennett Conner and George L. Miles, Jr.

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WQED Multimedia is poised to be the premier public broadcaster in the country and stands at the threshold of a new era. The organization has made great strides since its darkest days of the early 1990s. Mid-decade brought a new management team, a corporate streamlining, fiscal controls, and a dedication to the
local community.

Today, the fruits of those labors are seen in WQED’s locally produced television and radio programming, publishing ventures, community involvement and educational services that enhance and engage the region. WQED’s programs also reach a national audience hungry for programming that touches lives and tells America’s stories through history, music
and cooking.

The road that took WQED Multimedia to this point was a long and difficult one. Through the hard work and dedication of the board of directors, community advisory board, members and supporters, foundations, underwriters, the corporate community and staff, we have emerged as a lean, strong and fiscally sound organization with the multimedia strengths needed to serve the people of southwestern Pennsylvania.

In this report to the community, the first in many years, we provide a glimpse into the diverse activities of WQED Multimedia. From Rick Sebak’s Pittsburgh History Series to T. J. Lubinsky’s music programs and Chris Fennimore’s cooking shows, we are preserving our local history and national music heritage for future generations. OnQ magazine and host Stacy Smith focus on the region every night, and WQED fm89.3’s Jim Cunningham and radio personalities serve the region’s diverse arts and culture community. PITTSBURGH magazine is the region’s window to the lifestyles of our region. Our Education Resource Center works with educators in the community to prepare our children for a productive life. Our relationships with community organizations provide exposure to hundreds of non-profits that improve the community through the arts, education, and community and children’s services.

Today, WQED Multimedia is positioned to grow and become the best public broadcaster in the country.

Yours in progress,

Herbert Bennett Conner

George L. Miles, Jr.