President’s Message: August 2026

by Doug Seidel

The board is working for you.

We may be on hiatus with general membership meetings this summer, but the executive board is still hard at work for JAG. We just concluded our annual retreat and reviewed a lot of information. Let me give you a short update on what we have been up to.

Who Has the Password?

by John C. Morley, Video Producer and Engineer

Years ago, protecting a television station meant locking the doors, securing the equipment, and ensuring only authorized personnel had access to the control room. Today, another part of the station needs just as much protection: its digital assets.

News from Trenton & Washington, DC and FCC Legislation Changes

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

Reminder: ADA Title II Web and Mobility Access Compliance with the WCAG 2.1 Level AA Rules – Quickly Approaching & DANGER! Still Floating Around in the Halls of Congress: The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 (H.R. 2289)

One Operator. A Much Smarter Production.

By Yervant Keshishian, Technical Director and Sales Engineer, Varto Technologies

What JAG members will see at Varto Technologies on September 30

Live-production gear can do more than ever. That does not mean it is always easier to run. The meeting still has to start on time. A remote guest may need to join. A presenter may step away from the podium. Cameras, graphics, recording, and streaming all have to stay on track, often with one person running the show.

When Live Broadcasts Go Wrong

by John C. Morley, Independent Producer

Most people assume that when they watch a live television program, community meeting, sporting event, or livestream, everything unfolds exactly as planned. In reality, every live production carries a level of uncertainty. Equipment can fail, unexpected situations can arise, and people can make mistakes. The difference between an amateur production and a professional one is often not whether something goes wrong, but how quickly and calmly the production team responds.

Spotlight: Metuchen Media — Technology Grows Your Station

By Brandon Uhlig, Director of Communications, Metuchen Media

My Metuchen Media Journey

I’m the Director of Communications for the Borough of Metuchen and current studio head of Metuchen Media. I assumed this position in July 2018, after eight years leading operations at ESN-TV, the Edison Schools Network.