70%
agree that PBS sponsor messages are “different and better than advertisements”
75%
say they have a very positive or somewhat positive feeling toward sponsor messages they see on PBS
81%
of PBS Viewers say they respect the companies that sponsor PBS due to their association with PBS

Data source: Dynata | SGPTV, US Video Audience Insights 2025, Fielded 6/25/25 – 6/27/25, N=4,233, Margin of Error +/- 1.5% (sgptv.org).

PBS Wisconsin reaches every corner of the state with content people trust—making us the ideal partner for organizations that value credibility and statewide impact. Align your brand with Wisconsin’s most trusted media source.

Why partner with PBS Wisconsin?

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    Trusted Platform

    PBS and its member stations rank #1 in public trust among media institutions.

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    Engaged Audiences

    Viewers who actively choose quality content—and associate sponsors of public media with that quality.

  •  

    Community Alignment

    Demonstrate your commitment to education, journalism, and Wisconsin communities.

  •  

    Statewide Reach

    500,000 weekly viewers from every Wisconsin county, plus digital and event audiences.

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    Clutter-Free Environment

    Non-commercial programming means your message stands out with greater impact.

PBS Wisconsin is a great place to be

76%
of viewers agree sponsors are committed to quality, excellence and education
64%
agree sponsors are more trustworthy than advertisers on commercial networks
74%
agree sponsors provide a valuable public service

PBS Wisconsin audience

PBS Wisconsin connects you with a statewide audience that values learning, community and trusted content.

 

Engaged

Supporters of organizations and businesses that align with their values

 

Curious

Lifelong learners who seek out thoughtful, high-quality programming and experiences

 

Influential

Trusted voices at home, at work and in the community

 

Community-minded

Invested in Wisconsin’s schools, culture and civic life

 

We have consistently supported PBS Wisconsin for over a quarter of a century. We believe public broadcasting adds to our understanding of the world and is something important to share throughout our great state.

Tom Boldt

Tom BoldtThe Boldt Company

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Meet our team

Natalie Glumm

Managing Director, Corporate Giving

608-262-2006

Julie Sternal

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

608-262-2006

Adrienne L. Palm

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

608-262-2006