There are lots of reasons to attend this year’s JAG Conference and many of them are detailed in this newsletter, but I want to point out some elements that might also be of interest to our JAG members, but they will only be as good as you the members make them—that’s the four roundtables that need your participation.
On Wednesday I am hosting a roundtable on problem solving for anyone who is involved in running a station. It features some of our own station managers who will talk about the problems that they have faced in the past and the things they have done to solve those problems. Remember this is a roundtable so we encourage everyone to participate, not just those who are scheduled to help me with the discussion. Here’s the description of the panel from the conference website—don’t miss it!
Problem Solving Forum: Goals & Obstacles (Roundtable)
It’s important for every institution to set goals in order to grow and improve, but setting realistic goals and achieving them can be challenging. Those challenges can vary depending on the goal and what you are trying to achieve. In many cases, achieving that goal depends on finding money. Sometimes it’s knowing how to handle local politics. Sometimes it’s understanding new technology. And, sometimes it’s just a matter of not having enough personnel to execute new plans.
This roundtable will be an interactive investigation on the ways JAG members have found to “sell” programs to councils, show they solved technical problems to reach a goal, or how they redeployed personnel to cover additional needs without adding staff. This roundtable will help you find ways to address those challenges.
Panelists: Don Smith, Station Manager, Cranford TV; Craig Yetsko, Station Manager, North Brunswick TV; Anthony Pagliuco, Station Manager, East Brunswick; Moderator Geoffery Belinfante, External Relations Chair, JAG
While I am describing roundtables, there is a second one on the first day hosted by Bob Duthaler about the ways to approach updating or expanding facilities. If anyone knows anything about building a robust, up-to-date facility it’s Bob. So, don’t miss it and ask lots of questions—this is a roundtable after all.
Building, Expanding or Updating Facilities (Roundtable)
As public access channels and community media networks evolve to meet the demands of a digital-first world, building, expanding, or updating PEG (Public, Education, and Government) facilities has become a critical focus for municipalities, non-profits, and local broadcasters. This roundtable session aims to bring together experts, facility managers, media professionals, and policy makers to discuss the strategic, technical, and operational challenges of developing modern PEG facilities that can effectively serve their communities.
Moderator: Bob Duthaler, President of JAG
On Thursday we have two more roundtables you won’t want to miss. The first will bring you an up-to-date view on the many new ways PEG channels can reach their audience. In an era of cord cutting, this roundtable is not to be missed. Perhaps you have a new and different way you have discovered to communicate with your citizens. Please come and contribute to the discussion. Here’s a description of the roundtable.
Beyond Cable: New Ways to Communicate w/Your Citizens (Roundtable)
Municipal TV is not just cable anymore. We will discuss the various ways a municipality can communicate with their citizens beyond traditional cable television channels. The panel will explore and discuss new video trends in social media, live streaming and how access channels are entering the world of Over The Top (OTT) with their own channels on Apple TV, Roku and more.
Panelists: Gina Forbes, Station Manager, Woodbridge TV; Jesse Lerman President/CEO, TelVue Corporation; Joe Fernandes, Assistant Supervisor, Woodbridge TV; Brandon Uhlig, Station Manager, Metuchen Media; Rudy Ellis, CEO, Switchboard; Panelists/Moderator: Bob Duthaler, Managing Partner, DNS Media Group
Finally, please join me again to discuss new places to find programing in your town. This is a roundtable based on a successful panel discussion we had last year that many found helpful. If you ever find yourself looking for new stories to tell your residents or if you have any success finding an interesting story in a place you never thought to look, please come and share your experiences.
New Programming Ideas & Best Practices (Roundtable)
Tired of the same programs year after year? Is their content in your community beyond council meetings and summer concerts? This panel is designed to give you some ideas on where to find new programming opportunities to enhance your program schedule. Discover new sources of programming that you might have overlooked right in your own backyard, and then learn how you can use AI to help create those programs.
Panelists Ed Cologna, Station Manager, Newark TV; John Morley, Independent Producer; Aime Alonzo, Station Manager, Old Bridge Television; Moderator: Geoffrey Belinfante, External Relations Chair, JAG
In short, come for the exhibits, come for the panels, come for the technology, come for the camaraderie, come to network, and finally come to participate in the Roundtables. See you on May 14th and May 15th.
Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 14 & 15, 2025 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Edison, NJ
A Technology Forum and Production/Management Symposium
Your Participation is Requested
Posted: April 22, 2025 by Doug Seidel
by Geffrey Belinfante, Chair External Relations
There are lots of reasons to attend this year’s JAG Conference and many of them are detailed in this newsletter, but I want to point out some elements that might also be of interest to our JAG members, but they will only be as good as you the members make them—that’s the four roundtables that need your participation.
On Wednesday I am hosting a roundtable on problem solving for anyone who is involved in running a station. It features some of our own station managers who will talk about the problems that they have faced in the past and the things they have done to solve those problems. Remember this is a roundtable so we encourage everyone to participate, not just those who are scheduled to help me with the discussion. Here’s the description of the panel from the conference website—don’t miss it!
Problem Solving Forum: Goals & Obstacles (Roundtable)
It’s important for every institution to set goals in order to grow and improve, but setting realistic goals and achieving them can be challenging. Those challenges can vary depending on the goal and what you are trying to achieve. In many cases, achieving that goal depends on finding money. Sometimes it’s knowing how to handle local politics. Sometimes it’s understanding new technology. And, sometimes it’s just a matter of not having enough personnel to execute new plans.
This roundtable will be an interactive investigation on the ways JAG members have found to “sell” programs to councils, show they solved technical problems to reach a goal, or how they redeployed personnel to cover additional needs without adding staff. This roundtable will help you find ways to address those challenges.
Panelists: Don Smith, Station Manager, Cranford TV; Craig Yetsko, Station Manager, North Brunswick TV; Anthony Pagliuco, Station Manager, East Brunswick; Moderator Geoffery Belinfante, External Relations Chair, JAG
While I am describing roundtables, there is a second one on the first day hosted by Bob Duthaler about the ways to approach updating or expanding facilities. If anyone knows anything about building a robust, up-to-date facility it’s Bob. So, don’t miss it and ask lots of questions—this is a roundtable after all.
Building, Expanding or Updating Facilities (Roundtable)
As public access channels and community media networks evolve to meet the demands of a digital-first world, building, expanding, or updating PEG (Public, Education, and Government) facilities has become a critical focus for municipalities, non-profits, and local broadcasters. This roundtable session aims to bring together experts, facility managers, media professionals, and policy makers to discuss the strategic, technical, and operational challenges of developing modern PEG facilities that can effectively serve their communities.
Moderator: Bob Duthaler, President of JAG
On Thursday we have two more roundtables you won’t want to miss. The first will bring you an up-to-date view on the many new ways PEG channels can reach their audience. In an era of cord cutting, this roundtable is not to be missed. Perhaps you have a new and different way you have discovered to communicate with your citizens. Please come and contribute to the discussion. Here’s a description of the roundtable.
Beyond Cable: New Ways to Communicate w/Your Citizens (Roundtable)
Municipal TV is not just cable anymore. We will discuss the various ways a municipality can communicate with their citizens beyond traditional cable television channels. The panel will explore and discuss new video trends in social media, live streaming and how access channels are entering the world of Over The Top (OTT) with their own channels on Apple TV, Roku and more.
Panelists: Gina Forbes, Station Manager, Woodbridge TV; Jesse Lerman President/CEO, TelVue Corporation; Joe Fernandes, Assistant Supervisor, Woodbridge TV; Brandon Uhlig, Station Manager, Metuchen Media; Rudy Ellis, CEO, Switchboard; Panelists/Moderator: Bob Duthaler, Managing Partner, DNS Media Group
Finally, please join me again to discuss new places to find programing in your town. This is a roundtable based on a successful panel discussion we had last year that many found helpful. If you ever find yourself looking for new stories to tell your residents or if you have any success finding an interesting story in a place you never thought to look, please come and share your experiences.
New Programming Ideas & Best Practices (Roundtable)
Tired of the same programs year after year? Is their content in your community beyond council meetings and summer concerts? This panel is designed to give you some ideas on where to find new programming opportunities to enhance your program schedule. Discover new sources of programming that you might have overlooked right in your own backyard, and then learn how you can use AI to help create those programs.
Panelists Ed Cologna, Station Manager, Newark TV; John Morley, Independent Producer; Aime Alonzo, Station Manager, Old Bridge Television; Moderator: Geoffrey Belinfante, External Relations Chair, JAG
In short, come for the exhibits, come for the panels, come for the technology, come for the camaraderie, come to network, and finally come to participate in the Roundtables. See you on May 14th and May 15th.
Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 14 & 15, 2025 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Edison, NJ
A Technology Forum and Production/Management Symposium
Partners:
TelVue Cooperation, Varto Technologies, Planet Network, LiveU, Switchboard,
Cologna Productions, and G&G Technologies
Scholarships available for members
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