Public TV Assn's Lawson steps down John Lawson will be stepping down from his post as president and CEO of the Association of Public Television Stations next month to take a senior role in the for-profit media sector. Lawson, who has been at the helm of APTS for seven years, will join ION Media Networks as executive vice president, policy and strategic initiatives. Lawson says he has considered making a move to the for-profit side of broadcasting for some time and the new role will keep him tied to broadcasting policy and the work he has done for APTS on digital television technology. “It’s a stretch going from nonprofit to for-profit, but many of the issues are… Read More