Why do we need community cable channels when we have the internet? How many times have you been asked this question and not had a quick, compelling answer? It’s time to polish your stump speech. What can your center bring to the community that no one else can? Who in your community would jump and to support you as a vital resource? If you can’t think of any, it’s time to start making these allies now. Panelists will talk about the ways that they have channeled their resources to attract the attention of key political allies and potential donors.
Held a wide variety of positions in the organization since 1986 including on camera, technical, news, sports, city production, ad sales, department management, and assistant executive director. Led the organizations rebranding efforts in 2015 and now focusing on long term sustainability... Read More →
Community Radio, TV for Radio, Youth Media Programs, Outreach & Distribution, Marketing, Audio Production, Social Media, Live Production, Media Projects for Civic Engagement
Alan Bushong has served as Executive Director Capital Community Television (CCTV in Salem, Oregon since start-up in 1989.) Prior to Salem, he worked 11 years at Austin Community Television, the last two as Executive Director. He served 16 years on the Alliance for Community Media... Read More →
Executive Director/CEO, Falmouth Community Television
Debra Rogers has worked in Community Media since 1982. She is the Executive Director/CEO of Falmouth Community Television, a position she has held since 1996. Through her ongoing involvement with the Alliance for Community Media (ACM), a national trade and advocacy organization, Debra... Read More →