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Bob Feinberg, General Counsel for The WNET Group, Receives New Title

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Feinberg, a 13-year veteran of The WNET Group, has been involved in growing the organization since he joined.

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  • Feinberg, a 13-year veteran of The WNET Group, has been involved in growing the organization since he joined.
  • "This new title formalizes the important work Bob has been doing and will continue to do in exploring new opportunities for distribution, acquisitions and partnerships as we navigate our constantly changing media environment" said Neal Shapiro, President and CEO of The WNET Group.
  • Prior to joining The WNET Group, Feinberg was general counsel and deputy general counsel at a number of print and online media companies, including American Lawyer Media.
  • The WNET Group's award-winning productions include signature PBS seriesNature,Great Performances,American Masters,PBS NewsHour WeekendandAmanpour and Companyand trusted local news programsMetroFocusandNJ Spotlight Newswith BrianaVannozzi.

The WNET Group's Camp TV Brings Day Camp to Children Nationwide on Public Television Beginning July 13 (check local listings)

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

NEW YORK, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The WNET Group announced the launch of Camp TV, a new one-hour public television series that brings the day camp experience to children nationwide weekdays beginning Monday, July 13 on public television (check local listings).

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  • NEW YORK, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The WNET Group announced the launch of Camp TV, a new one-hour public television series that brings the day camp experience to children nationwide weekdays beginning Monday, July 13 on public television (check local listings).
  • In the New York metro area, Camp TV premieres Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m. on WLIW21; 11 a.m. on THIRTEEN; and 12 p.m. on NJTV.
  • "During this challenging time, we hope we're able to bring kids some of the magic, learning and fun of summer camp through Camp TV," said Neal Shapiro, President & CEO of The WNET Group.
  • Head counselor Zach kicks off each episode with a welcome song and announces the day's theme: silly hat day, camping day, rhyme day, silly sock day, backwards day and more.

The WNET Group Elevates Eugenia Harvey To Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today The WNET Group , home to PBS stations THIRTEEN , WLIW21 and NJTV and NPR station WLIW-FM , has announced the appointment of Eugenia Harvey to the new position of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today The WNET Group , home to PBS stations THIRTEEN , WLIW21 and NJTV and NPR station WLIW-FM , has announced the appointment of Eugenia Harvey to the new position of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), effective immediately.
  • She will report to Neal Shapiro, President & CEO of The WNET Group.
  • "The WNET Group is deeply committed to fighting racism, injustice and discrimination," said Shapiro.
  • "As we seek to make decisions and content that better reflects and serves our diverse communities internally and externally, the role of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer is more important than ever."

NJTV News and NJ Spotlight Join Forces As WNET Acquires NJ Spotlight to Increase and Amplify Local Journalism in the State of New Jersey

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

NJTV's news division, NJTV News ,and NJ Spotlight are each trusted, member-supported, award-winning independent news sources in New Jersey, and are now joining forces to bring a new, multi-platform approach to local,in-depth journalism in the state.

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  • NJTV's news division, NJTV News ,and NJ Spotlight are each trusted, member-supported, award-winning independent news sources in New Jersey, and are now joining forces to bring a new, multi-platform approach to local,in-depth journalism in the state.
  • NJ Spotlight will retain its brand and its news site, www.njspotlight.com , and will operate in tandem with NJTV News both online and on-air.
  • "This move strengthens both NJ Spotlight and NJTV News, but the biggest winners are the residents of New Jersey," said John Mooney, Founding Editor of NJ Spotlight.
  • NJ Spotlight is an award-winning editorial website that delivers news and analysis about politics and public policy in New Jersey.

WNET Presents New Public Affairs Series 'GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer' to Public Television Beginning in October

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Monday, October 1, 2018

To make sense of this fast-changing world, WNET , parent company of New York's PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV , brings a new half-hour public affairs series, GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer to public television stations nationwide beginning Friday, October 5, 2018 (check local listings).

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  • To make sense of this fast-changing world, WNET , parent company of New York's PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV , brings a new half-hour public affairs series, GZERO WORLD with Ian Bremmer to public television stations nationwide beginning Friday, October 5, 2018 (check local listings).
  • Bremmer is a thought leader, best-selling author and noted lecturer, regularly expressing his views on political issues in public speeches, television appearances, and top publications.
  • American Public Television (APT) is the leading syndicator of high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation's public television stations.
  • Allen Smith's Garden Homeare a sampling of APT's programs, considered some of the most popular on public television.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN, Japan’s Sole Public English-Language Channel, Launches on NJTV on April 1, 2018

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Previously NHK WORLD TV, the Broadcaster Re-Brands as NHK WORLD-JAPAN, and Brings International News, Lifestyle and New Programming to the Northern New Jersey and New York Market

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  • NHK WORLD-JAPAN the English-language channel operated by Japans sole public broadcaster NHK, is proud to announce its partnership with NJTV, New Jerseys public television network, to serve the Northern New Jersey and New York City region.
  • NHK WORLD-JAPAN officially launches on NJTV on April 1, 2018.
  • NHK WORLD-JAPAN is a 24/7 public television network featuring original programming from NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation Inc.).
  • About NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japans sole public broadcaster, operating the nations largest domestic and international television network.