by Linda Besink, Finance Committee, Chair
What do Mick Jagger, Robert Plant, and Kenny G have in common?
Each either studied or have a degree in Accounting. Jagger studied Accounting and Finance at the London School of Economics on a scholarship. Plant dabbled in accountancy for a few weeks before choosing to study music, but that he considered it at all is not widely known. And Kenny G holds a degree in Accounting from the University of Washington.
Each and every corporation, including nonprofits like JAG, needs to have a commitment to accounting and place someone in a Treasurer role. I have filled this role since late 2017 and remain honored to do so. I do enjoy being a “bean counter.”
Posted: June 9, 2022 by bduthaler
Spotlight Clark: New Facility is a Very Busy Place in Clark
By Don Smith, Staff, Clark TV
Clark TV-36 is owned and operated by the Township of Clark as OurClark Media TV36 which is part of the Communications and Business Development Department under the Direction of Elizabeth Clee. The TV-36 Staff includes Phil Scardilli, TV/Multimedia Teacher at ALJ High School who has been with the station for 20 years and Don Smith who brings over 25 years of experience in local television.
Posted: June 9, 2022 by bduthaler
An Exciting Night at the JAG Awards
By George Fairfield, JAG Awards Committee, Chair
The curtain has come down on another JAG Awards season. On behalf of JAG and the Awards Committee, I congratulate everyone; not only all the Award of Excellence, Distinction, & Recognition winners, but also ALL those who entered even just one program into the JAG Awards. These days it is not easy for a PEG station, a Non-profit, or an Independent Producer to create a program. We all have budgets to navigate through; we all have to maneuver through the different agendas along our paths; and let us not forget how we all must constantly pilot through the obstacles the pandemic keeps throwing into our way. Nevertheless, with all this and more swirling around, our PEG community produced and entered into the JAG Awards Competition some of the most diverse programs ever. AND we had some of the most diversity among the winners than I can recall.
Posted: June 9, 2022 by bduthaler
An Exceptional Event For Operational and Technology Training at the Eastern Video Expo
By Bob Duthaler, Executive Board, Chair
I said this throughout the Eastern Video Expo and even in another article in this newsletter (Challenge – figure out what article and email me your answer), it was great to have an in-person portion of this year’s event, something we have not been able to do since 2019. But what helped separate this year’s event was our hybrid approach. Our in-person Trade Show as bookended by two virtual conference session days. Once again, we were able to pull in tremendous speakers throughout the country as they shared their knowledge and learning experience throughout their career.
Posted: June 9, 2022 by bduthaler
Straight from Ask the Lawyers Session at the Eastern Video Expo
By Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair
Last month we talked about the legal action which has begun here in New Jersey against over-the-top service providers and their franchise fee obligations.
Posted: June 9, 2022 by bduthaler
JAG Sharing Programs & Knowledge
by Jesse Lerman, President/CEO, TelVue
It was a welcome change to finally be back in person at the Eastern Video Expo 2022. One of the big benefits of in-person events is how much easier it is to engage when it comes to feedback and collaborative-based discussions such as User Groups. So we were excited to be hosting the JAG Shared Server User Group to kick off the in-person conference day. The JAG Shared Server is one of the many great perks of being a JAG Member Station, making it easy to share programming within the JAG community and find relevant local programming for your station. Here are some interesting statistics from JAG Shared Server:
Posted: May 13, 2022 by bduthaler
Spotlight: Princeton “Within crisis, are the seeds of opportunity” – Marilyn Monroe
by George McCollough, Princeton
The crisis for Princeton Community Television began in 2019 when the organization was unable to negotiate a contract to manage the access channel with the Town of Princeton. In a startling decision the Town decided to take advantage of a recent law which allowed a Town to utilize its franchise fees to offset property tax increases. Public outcry could not reverse the decision. Like many public access stations across the country, Princeton TV found itself at a crossroad.
Posted: May 13, 2022 by bduthaler
The Power, Lure, and Magic of Numbers
by Linda Besink, Finance Committee, Chair
What do Mick Jagger, Robert Plant, and Kenny G have in common?
Each either studied or have a degree in Accounting. Jagger studied Accounting and Finance at the London School of Economics on a scholarship. Plant dabbled in accountancy for a few weeks before choosing to study music, but that he considered it at all is not widely known. And Kenny G holds a degree in Accounting from the University of Washington.
Each and every corporation, including nonprofits like JAG, needs to have a commitment to accounting and place someone in a Treasurer role. I have filled this role since late 2017 and remain honored to do so. I do enjoy being a “bean counter.”
Posted: May 13, 2022 by bduthaler
JAG Members Help Decide Conference Operational Sessions
by Bob Duthaler, Executive Board, Chair
When it comes to determining what stations need to operate efficiently and optimally, JAG members spoke up at our last meeting during our discussion session. Members expressed their interest in conference sessions which they would like to see as part of our annual conference. The purpose of this discussion topic was to shape the direction of our annual conference. In case you were not aware, our event will take place May 24-26th of this year. This year’s conference will be a hybrid event. Wednesday, May 25th we are holding our Trade Show at the Crowne Plaza in Edison, NJ. The show will run from 8:30am-4:30pm, followed by a special Users workshop, cocktail hour, banquet and the JAG Awards. Tuesday, May 24th and Thursday, May 26th will be our virtual conference sessions.
Posted: May 13, 2022 by bduthaler
State Video Franchising Laws and the Legal Actions Taking Place in New Jersey
by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair
Last month we talked about legal action that has begun here in New Jersey against over-the-top service providers and their franchise fee obligations.
The following is from the law firm Kessler, Topaz, Meltzer & Check, LLP, who are leading this action. It is a brief summary of the factual allegations and procedural history of Borough of Longport and Township of Irvington v. Netflix, Inc. and Hulu, LLC, No. 2:21-cv-15303-SRC-MAH (D.N.J.) (the “Netflix/Hulu Litigation”).