KQED

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.kqed.org
Employees: 266

KQED operates several publicly financed broadcasting outlets serving audiences in the San Francisco Bay area. Its KQED Public Television 9 broadcast channel reaches more than 1.5 million households; the company also has a number of digital cable channels offering niche programming focused on art, history, and children's programming. KQED also operates four public radio channels. In addition to broadcasting, the company distributes content online and produces educational workshops through KQED Education Network. KQED produces many of its own programs and radio shows, but it also broadcasts network content from the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio. The public broadcaster was formed in 1954.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending September, 2008:
Sales: $63.6M

Officers:
President and CEO: Jeff Clarke
VP Engineering and Technology: Steve Welch
VP Television Content: Michael Isip

Competitors:
CBS
Discovery Communications
Pacifica

KQED may refer to:

• KQED (TV), a television station (channel 9 analog/30 digital) licensed to San Francisco, California, United States
• KQED-FM, a radio station (88.5 FM) licensed to San Francisco, California, United States

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