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PBS is a non–profit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 348 public television stations. A trusted community resource, PBS uses the power of noncommercial television, the Internet and other media to enrich the lives of all Americans through quality programs and education services that inform, inspire and delight. Available to 99 percent of American homes with televisions and to an increasing number of digital multimedia households, PBS serves nearly 90 million people each week.

Facts about PBS:

72% believe PBS sets the standard for quality television

68% believe PBS sponsors are firmly committed to quality and excellence

61% believe PBS sponsors are industry leaders

59% are more inclined to buy products from PBS sponsors