The 2024 Annual Conference Workshops and Presentations

DAY 2 of 2
Friday, May 17, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration

9:00 AM - NOON Exhibit Hall Open

8:30 - 9:45 AM Breakfast and Discussion

Breakfast and the Law

What are the latest legal issues community media centers and community producers need to be aware of? Topics could include HR 5337, the Protect Community Television Act, current video service provider issues, and more.

Michael Bradley, Bradley Werner, LLC

9:45 - 10:15 AM Hotel check out and visit the exhibitors!

10:15 AM - 1:15 PM 3 Sets of 2 Concurrent Workshops

10:15 - 11:00 AM

Creating Compelling and Engaging Local TV

Learn how you can enhance the quality and appeal of your programming at your media center, leading to better engagement and satisfaction among your viewers.

Denise Rolfe, TelVue
Chris Morgan, Cablecast

Free Content

In the wake of the recent closure of Digital Juice, what royalty-free content libraries are available and how should media centers and community producers be using them?

Ross Rowe, Village of Elk Grove Village, IL
Jake Timm, Oshkosh Media

11:15 - 12:00 PM

Does Your Community Know?

How to market your media center as a vibrant part of your community beyond your channels, streams, and viewing platforms.

Kathy Fredrickson, UW-Oshkosh

Remote Control

Learn how to creatively and effectively cover news and other events from the field. We’ll look at trends, workflows, and emerging technologies that help you maximize your budget without compromising content.

Chuck Davidson, LiveU
Shannon Slatton Schwartz, CCX Media
Ross Rowe, Village of Elk Grove Village, IL

12:15 - 1:00 PM

Money Changes Everything

How to diversify and grow revenue sources for your media center to strengthen your media center’s position within your organization. We’ll look at underwriting, sponsorships, and paywalls. 

Dana Healy, Cablecast
Patrick Andrews, TelVue
Elliot Wesen, Castus

No Camera Required

With mobile devices shooting in 8K, do you need that bulky camera? The pros and cons of going and shooting mobile.

Matt Gibes, City of Whitewater
August Ringelstetter, MacMan
Ross Rowe, Village of Elk Grove Village, IL

Closing Luncheon 1:15 - 2:45 PM

The Long Run

Despite what you may have heard, community media centers are here to stay. So how can we make them even better? We’ll break up into discussion groups based on center size to brainstorm about what’s working (and what isn’t), and then discuss each group’s findings with everyone. Get tomorrow’s ideas today!

Moderator:  Jeremy Crosby, FACTv, City of Fitchburg
Panelists:  David Ballerstein, City of Marshfield