Case #1675.0

WBLT Public Television, 1999

Publication Date: November 02, 2002
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Abstract:
This disguised case is a vehicle for discussion of the financial situation facing the management of a US public (nonprofit) television station. “WBLT” is a Midwestern station which has matured from simply broadcasting programs produced elsewhere to the production and distribution (with a related income stream) of its own programming.

Learning Objective:
The case tells the story of the station’s evolution and provides, in the form of exhibits, detailed information about its financial situation.

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Teaching Plan:
Available with Educator Access
Case Author:
Jay H. Walder and John D. Donahue
Faculty Lead:
Jay H. Walder and John D. Donahue
Pages (incl. exhibits):
18
Setting:
United States
Language:
English