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Contact: Jeff Vande Griek, Vermont PBS
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Vermont PBS Launches New On-Demand Streaming Service
Provides Member Access to Extensive On-demand Program Library
Colchester Vermont, September 15, 2016—Vermont PBS is pleased to announce the
introduction of a new video streaming service that provides member access to a rich library of
public television programming. Called VTPBS Passport, the service is available via the web at
VermontPBS.org, as well as on other digital platforms such as the PBS app, Roku, AppleTV and
more.
“We are delighted to unlock this online library of Vermont PBS programs, viewable on your
schedule, not ours!” said Holly Groschner, President and CEO of Vermont PBS. “This means
unprecedented access to the PBS treasure trove of quality storytelling, journalism and
performance is available to all Vermont PBS supporters with monthly donations of just $5 or
more. VTPBS Passport is another way for us to bring you Vermont PBS when and where you
want it.”
Today there are several hundred hours of content available to donors through VTPBS Passport.
The library will rotate and continue to grow over time. Current titles include Downton Abbey,
Wolf Hall and other dramas from Masterpiece, as well as favorites such as The Great British
Baking Show, Nature, Great Performances, Nova, Earth a New Wild, How We Got to Now, local
programs from Vermont PBS and many more titles.
VTPBS Passport is also available to eligible Vermont PBS members when they identify Vermont
PBS as their local member station on PBS.org, on the PBS Video apps for iOS and Android
smartphones and tablets, or on Roku or AppleTV. Staff member Julia Andrews advises new
members to activate their VTPBS Passport account by going to vermontpbs.org/passport.
Current members should have received a token to log into Passport via their email address, but
can contact Member Services if they don’t have their token.
VTPBS Passport is available to donors with a yearly contribution of at least $60. It cannot be
purchased separately. PBS and Vermont PBS content will continue to be available by broadcast
and on the Vermont PBS website, but the VTPBS Passport service extends the availability of
programming content and reaches beyond current broadcast lineups.
For more information on VTPBS Passport, please visit: www.vermontpbs.org/passport.
About Vermont PBS
Vermont PBS is Vermont’s statewide public media provider. Vermont PBS PLUS is the station’s
second HD channel, launched in 2014. It’s available over the air and on most cable outlets in
Vermont and Montreal. More information about Vermont PBS is available at vermontpbs.org.
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