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Understanding Media Licensing for PEG Stations

by John C. Morley, Independent Producer

Whether you’re new to public, education, government (PEG) stations or have been involved for years, questions about how they work always come up. Some stations can be stricter than they need to be, while others aren’t strict enough. So, finding the right balance is key. The main goal of a PEG station is to give local residents, schools, and government groups a platform to create and share content that benefits the community. It’s important to know what you can and can’t air on your PEG station to avoid fines or even losing your license. I’ll also explain what each part of PEG—public, educational, and government—means and why it matters.

What the Sheraton Implosion Teaches Us About Storytelling in Real Time

by John C. Morley, Independent Producer

Through the Lens of Legacy: What the Sheraton Mahwah Implosion Taught Me about the Art of Storytelling and Media Mastery

On a cool morning in northern New Jersey, I stood among a crowd of early risers, camera in hand, as we prepared to witness something extraordinary. The air was heavy with anticipation. And then, in a matter of seconds, the iconic Sheraton Mahwah Towers—once a symbol of luxury and architectural pride—collapsed in an astonishing display of precision demolition.

Oakland, NJ: Leading the Way in Fiber Infrastructure

John Morley introduces his monthly feature, Tech Trends Unplugged, focusing on Oakland, NJ’s innovative fiber infrastructure project. Spearheaded by Mayor Eric Kulmala, the initiative aims to enhance connectivity and communication for municipal buildings while reducing costs. This strategic foresight highlights the importance of infrastructure planning for sustainable community growth and economic benefits.

Sharing the TelVue 2025 Vision with JAG

TelVue’s partnership with JAG advances technology integration through AI for meeting summaries, enhanced accessibility with SmartCaption, and social media engagement. New cloud storage enables secure archiving, while the CloudCast Paywall and video ads enhance revenue potential. Upcoming features will be showcased at the JAG meeting on February 26, 2025.

Why DaVinci Resolve Should Be Your Go-To for Video Editing

John Morley, an independent producer, emphasizes the transformative power of media in connecting communities and sharing important stories. His involvement with JAG aligns with his mission to promote local media and amplify diverse voices. Through workshops and collaborative efforts, JAG aims to enhance community engagement and empower individuals through accessible, inspiring content.

Cost-saving Integrations & Time-saving Automation from TelVue

By Jesse Lerman, President and CEO, TelVue Corporation



It’s about time: one of the most precious commodities you as station managers and volunteers offer to your organizations. We know how difficult it can be to achieve efficiency in your operations: the performance of work in the right way and getting to the desired result, but with minimal effort, time, and cost.

TelVue Corporation has always been focused on the latest innovations to help you, the valued JAG member stations, save not only time and money, but to develop and improve system features that will help expand your viewership and increase accessibility. Cost savings can be achieved by integrating and doing more “all-in-one”. Time savings through enhanced, modern automation. Time to work smarter, not harder; time for ready, set, integrated & automate!

What are the Benefits of an Asset Manager?

By   Dana Healy, VP Sales | Cablecast Community Media



At Cablecast, it is our mission to help our customers quickly and efficiently get their video content across platforms. We will be highlighting the benefits of Asset Management, and introducing Cablecast’s new Smart Asset Manager.

We’ll also talk about security best practices of a CDN, and introduce REFLECT+, Cablecast’s cloud-based content delivery network.