News Item: Distribution for American Routes moving to PRX

Distribution for “American Routes” moving from APM to PRX July 1

American Routes, APM-American Public Media and Public Radio Exchange announce that as of July 1, 2011, “American Routes” will be distributed by PRX.

Judy McAlpine, Senior Vice President of APM’s National Content Division, says, “APM is honored to have partnered with Nick Spitzer and American Routes to explore the many facets of American musical tradition, the persons that create it and their stories. We thank American Routes for their collaboration and look forward to their continued growth and explorations with our good partners at PRX. We know American Routes will be in great hands.”

Creator and Producer of American Routes, Nick Spitzer adds, “We appreciate APM’s excellent work on behalf of American Routes. Our amicable move to PRX will allow us to enhance our service to public radio stations and listeners. We have brought radio guru Ken Mills on board to handle the transition and help plan a new independent future for American Routes.”

John Barth, Managing Director of PRX, says, “PRX is a big fan of American Routes and we welcome the opportunity to help guide the show and stations through this transition and work with Nick and his team to make the most of PRX’s innovative distribution services.”

The staffs at American Routes, APM and PRX are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for stations that carry “American Routes.”

Questions can be directed to:

Chris Kohtz, APM Director of Distribution ckohtz@americanpublicmedia.org or 651.290.1479

Ken Mills, transition coordinator publicradio@hotmail.com or 763-513-9988.

John Barth, PRX john@prx.org or 617-576-5455