Company Profile for Public Radio International.

PRI FACT SHEET

DESCRIPTION: An independent, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1983, Public Radio International has distinguished itself by producing, acquiring and distributing innovative content that enables U.S. audiences to "hear a different voice," bringing new voices and global perspectives to the public airwaves. Through partnerships with BBC World Service and station-based and independent producers, the Minneapolis-based network provides over 400 hours of programming each week, content that is broadcast and streamed online by 827 PRI affiliates nationwide. PRI owns Public Interactive LLC, public broadcasting's leading Web services company. PRI is also the managing partner of the satellite radio company American Public Radio LLC, established with Chicago Public Radio[R], WGBH Radio Boston and WNYC, New York Public Radio[R]. PRI programming is available via XM Public Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio.

PRI is known for driving innovation in public radio through partnerships with stations, independent producers and other organizations, and for working collaboratively to pool resources, share risk and cultivate new talent. PRI affiliates' radio broadcasts reach over 29 million listeners weekly. PRI programming is heard by 11 million listeners each week (Source: Arbitron Nationwide/Act 1 Systems, DMA Persons 12+ based on station broadcast schedules, M-S 24 hours, Spring 07)

HISTORY: PRI was founded in 1983 to develop distinctive programming and to diversify the public radio offering. Originally known as American Public Radio, the network changed its name to Public Radio International in 1994 after adopting a mission that emphasizes programming with a global perspective, and to mark its growing involvement in international audio publishing. In 1996 PRI launched PRI's "The World," public radio's first global news program, and "Classical 24," a 24-hour classical music service.

MISSION: The mission of Public Radio International is to engage audiences with distinctive programming that provides information, insights and cultural experiences essential to understanding a diverse, interdependent world.

RESOURCES: Total FY 2006 revenues were $22 million with support provided by station fees, corporate underwriting and grants from individuals and foundations. Major corporate underwriters include Volkswagen, Merck and Medtronic. Foundation support is provided by the Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and many others.

PROGRAMMING: PRI distributes more than 400 hours of weekly programming that includes a wide variety of news, classical and entertainment offerings. Podcasts of PRI programs consistently rank in the top U.S. 100. Some of PRI's most well-known programs and services are:

BBC World Service, Living on Earth, PRI's The World, The Tavis Smiley Show, Fair Game from PRI with Faith Salie, Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know?[R], PRI's Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, This American Life, Classical 24[R], Mountain Stage[R], Sounds Eclectic.

PRI AND NPR: Public Radio International and National Public Radio are the two major distribution services for public radio. Individual public radio stations can be affiliates of both PRI and NPR, selecting programming offered by each. "Public radio" is a generic term, while "Public Radio International" and "National Public Radio" refer to specific distributors.

Visit the PRI Web site -- www.pri.org.

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Public Radio International
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100 North Sixth, Suite 900A
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Minneapolis, MN 55403
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612-338-5000
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www.pri.org
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Non-profit
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Entertainment
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CEO: Alisa Miller
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Dan Jensen
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612-330-9212
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Barb Eisinger
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612-330-9265
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