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Exit Interview: John Lawson, APTS

By Katherine Schaefer Most people would steer clear of heading an association that had a reputation as a ‘problem’ in Washington. However, for John Lawson it was a challenge he was willing to tackle. “I was told by people within the industry and on Capitol Hill that public television was perceived as a problem because we fought among ourselves, we did not have a clear message about our digital future and our role in American society, so I tried to reposition us in a more positive and forward-looking way,” said Lawson, looking back on his time as president and CEO of the Association of Public Television Stations. Since the reposition, his organization achieved a number of… Read More