Crosscut
Moss Bresnahan, the chief executive of KCTS, is facing a tough economy along with increasing competition from on-demand and online programming. But he remains optimistic about the future of public media. New programming initiatives that KCTS has in the works reflect Bresnahan’s faith in localism and his hopes for major giving. Kicking off an arts and culture initiative this fall will be a program called “Reel NW,” an independent film series that will “showcase the great independent film community here,” Bresnahan says. “We want to become a part of that whole independent film community.” He says KCTS is developing other programs to support the arts initiative, including one focused on local music. “We have a world-class arts community in Seattle, and we’d like to reflect more of that on our air.” Bresnahan says KCTS is in talks with potential partners, including the Seattle Channel (KCTS began broadcasting the Seattle Channel’s “ArtZone” program earlier this year), but can’t share any details yet. Read more about KCTS’ arts and culture programming at the above link.