KTTZ-TV Wins Two Emmys

Paul Hunton, KTTZ-TV station manager, remembers the feeling of winning his first major industry award. “Winning was a surreal experience,” Hunton said. “They call the nominees, then they called us out as the winner, and I really don’t remember much after that. You go on stage, say a speech, and they whisk you backstage, and the statuettes […]

Texas Tech Public Radio Holds Pledge Week

Constantly, a public service is broadcasting in Lubbock — free to all. The small staff of KTTZ 89.1 FM only asks for donations twice a year, the director of development for Texas Tech University Public Media, Sherril Skibell, said. “Pledge week,” seven days of the station asking for donations from listeners, occurs once in the spring […]

A Chat With Robert Giovannetti: Managing Director Of Public Media At Texas Tech University

Robert Giovannetti is the managing director of public media in the Texas Tech University System, which includes Angelo State University. He was formerly the associate vice chancellor for communications and marketing in the Texas Tech University System. He co-hosted a popular sports radio show for a number of years, and he is the play-by-play announcer […]