http://katyonthehill.com/dem-senators-push-back-on-fcc-revisions-to-cable-regulation/ “One of the primary outcomes of state regulation in Illinois has been incumbent cable ops abandoning local franchise negotiations to opt into the state deal. It definitely hasn’t increased competition and in significant ways has lowered the bar on public benefits.” Barbara Popovic CAN TV Chicargo “If the proposed rule is implemented, all cable… Continue reading Senators Push Back on FCC revision in JUST favor of consumers, municipalities, and PUBLIC ACCESS MEDIA CENTERS
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Open Letter to Stroud PA
The good people of Stoud PA are fighting hard to save public access. We sent a letter to their local representatives with some facts about Public Access Television/community media centers. To the TOWNSHIP OF STROUD, PA: Please consider standing in support of public access in your township. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION… Continue reading Open Letter to Stroud PA
WCCA TV INTERNS are the BEST !
Okay, we are proud. During a recent conversation with a colleague, a question came up relative to what happens to some of the WCCA TV’s interns. WCCA is a place where people LEARN CREATE PRESENT and CONNECT. It is also a place where people Learn and connect new skills, networking, and experience with meaningful careers.… Continue reading WCCA TV INTERNS are the BEST !
George Stoney considered to be the Father of Public Access television dies
George Stoney considered by many to be the Father of Public Access television has passed away. He died Thursday evening, July 12th, 2012 surrounded by his family. During one of my first years in Public Access, I had the honor of meeting him many many years ago at an Regional gathering of community cable television… Continue reading George Stoney considered to be the Father of Public Access television dies
TV vs Public Access Community TV ( Looking at a Fundamental Difference)
A look at one but very important fundamental difference: Traditional commercial TV stations exist solely to profit from a value system that is centered upon building PRODUCT. That PRODUCT is “audience” ( to sell to advertising brokers ). VS Public Access Community TV ( as in Worcester’s WCCA TV 13 for instance) solely exist to… Continue reading TV vs Public Access Community TV ( Looking at a Fundamental Difference)