Legislative Workshops

Municipalities continue to be faced with rules and regulations that negatively impact local government and its residents. These include changes in the physical landscape of communities, development and support of local businesses, wired and wireless communication services, public safety, and the increase in expenses to local government. This two day package explores current and pending federal legislation and controls both implemented and under consideration by the FCC and FAA. Discussion panels include experts in the industry and telecommunications law. Learn the courses of action available to protect the quality of life in your community.

  • Day 1: May 23, 2019


  • Day 2: May 24, 2019


  • A continental breakfast with lots of coffee and tea to help you start your day off right.

    Available to all registered conference attendees.

    Sponsored by DeSisti.

    Food
    Where
    Trade Show Floor

  • How are localities adapting to the FCC’s September 2018 Order? Last year’s conversation was about preparing for the roll out of 5G and the impact on local rights of way. Where are we a year later? What requirements are imposed on localities by the FCC’s 2018 Order and what local control remains? Learn how your community can be best prepared to address these challenges.

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    • TBD
    Workshops
    Legislative Workshops
    Where
    Regency D

  • Choice of Affinity table topics and a buffet meal will be provided which will take into consideration attendees eating preferences.

    Available to Workshop and Meal Package attendees. $60.00 to all other attendees and guests.

    Sponsored by CBG Communications.

    Food
    Where
    Regency Ballroom F

  • A great time to socialize, network and choose your dinner partners!

    Available to Workshop and Meal Package attendees.

    Sponsored by NJ Wireless Association

    Food
    Where
    Garden State Pre-function

  • A gourmet’s delight.

    Available to Workshop and Meal Package (All Inclusive) attendees. $80.00 to all other attendees and guests.

    Sponsored by TelVue Corporation.

    Food
    Where
    Garden State Ballroom

  • The FCC has proposed rules that if adopted, could mean the end of PEG channels or at a minimum, drastic reductions in the ability to fund them. Learn what JAG and others around the country are doing to advocate to protect community media, what your jurisdiction can do to help, and how these issues are being addressed in franchise renewal negotiations. This session will also address related issues facing jurisdictions facing franchise renewals nationwide like HD channels and franchise oversight.

    Panelists:

    • Nancy Werner, General Counsel, National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors
    • Tom Robinson, President, CBG Communications

    Moderator:

    • Cindy Hahn
    Workshops
    Legislative Workshops
    Where
    Regency D

  • A continental breakfast with lots of coffee and tea to help you start your day off right.

    Available to all registered conference attendees.

    Sponsored by Comrex and Rushworks.

    Food
    Where
    Brunswick Pre-function

  • In this workshop, you will learn the types of threats that can infect your network and the best ways to protect yourself and your data. TV facilities networks are growing everyday with new devices and along with that is increased vulnerability. We see nearly 8 million cyber-attacks in the United States every day, with nearly 50% targeted to networks of 100 users or less. During this workshop, we will discuss the best practices for securing your network against the latest threats.

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    • TBD
    Workshops
    Legislative Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick A

  • In this workshop, you will learn the types of threats that can infect your network and the best ways to protect yourself and your data. TV facilities networks are growing everyday with new devices and along with that is increased vulnerability. We see nearly 8 million cyber-attacks in the United States every day, with nearly 50% targeted to networks of 100 users or less. During this workshop, we will discuss the best practices for securing your network against the latest threats.

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Managing Director, Ho’ike: Kaual Community Television, Hi
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick A

  • A hot buffet and this year’s keynote speaker (TBD).

    Available to Workshop and Meal Package attendees. $65.00 to all other attendees and guests.

    Sponsored by Varto Technologies.

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    Food
    Legislative Workshops
    Where
    Garden State Ballroom

  • Please join this seminar to discuss the state of the State of New Jersey's telecommunications policy and what to expect ahead. This panel will consist of a discussion among New Jersey policy makers about issues related to franchise fees, statewide franchise renewal, managing municipal rights-of-way and much much more.

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    Workshops
    Legislative Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick A

  • In the modern age, you want your automation system to do more. Automation is no longer just about your linear channel schedule, or moving media within your facility. Cloud integrations, Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence are driving new automation requirements. In the evolving media landscape, how can you best use automation to save you time and money?

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Dave Garb
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick C

  • Sometimes when beginning to tackle a new production, the task seems daunting—where to start, what to include, what to leave out, who to interview, what story to tell. Each of our Emmy award winning Producers will share with you their approach to creating an informative and entertaining documentary. In this workshop they will explain how they chooses topics that will have appeal; how they pitches these ideas to network decision makers; and the methods they use to execute the project once it has been sold.

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Geoffery Belinfante, Ex. Board, Hometown TV
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick B

  • Please join this seminar to discuss the state of the State of New Jersey's telecommunications policy and what to expect ahead. This panel will consist of a discussion among New Jersey policy makers about issues related to franchise fees, statewide franchise renewal, managing municipal rights-of-way and much much more.

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Ed Purcell, DiFrancesco Bateman
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick A

  • With so many different cameras available today, how do you know which one to choose for your particular application. Do you work in a studio; do you shoot on location; do you have control over your lighting, or does your camera have to work in low light; which compression and file format works best for your application; what size sensor do you need; does the same camera work in run and gun situations and controlled set ups; what is your budget; should you consider a DSLR or a more traditional video camera. There are a lot of questions to be answered and this workshop will attempt to tell you everything you need to know about choosing the right camera for your application.

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    Workshops
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    Brunswick C

  • The storytelling aspect of editing is an art more than it is a series of techniques. In this workshop, learn the skills to make great edit decisions, choose better shot sequences, understand pacing, and tell a great story. Watch famous film moments, learn why they work and how you can use these concepts in your own craft.

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    Workshops
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    Brunswick B

  • Changes in live streaming have affected the way content can reach audiences. Come learn some of the different workflow methods that are applied, such as, point to point between the field and studio, as well as how audiences access content over the public internet using OTT technologies. We will discuss some of the current data that suggests how the distribution of content is evolving so you can stay current with future shifts in the broadcast industry.

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Cindy Hahn, Executive Director, C-NET, State College, PA
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick A

  • The television production industry has experienced many changes in technology over the years, but arguably, no technology has revolutionized the production industry the way LED technology has completely revolutionized lighting. There are so many new lights available that it’s difficult to know what lights to choose for specific situations. Dave Landau will review the various new lighting appliances available and help you understand which one to choose for which situation.

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    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick C

  • You have a Channel. You have Video Content. What you need are eyeballs. How do you market your channel without a big marketing budget? How do you leverage and utilize social media platforms to help drive your message? What role do social media analytics play in crafting that marketing message to residents? Discussion includes defining social media analytics, how to generate and interpret the information and what options you have to adjust.

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • J Robertson, Managing Director, Ho’ike: Kaual Community Television, Hi
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick B

  • How to use NewTek NDI TODAY and new features available for Tricaster.

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    User Groups
    Where
    Brunswick D

  • Cable franchise issues? Challenges with siting wireless facilities? Looking for ways to enhance your broadband capabilities? How do you best to advocate with elected officials? This session will examine the current communication landscape impact on your community, the tools available to you to build support, and leave you better prepared to address your local communications challenges.

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Rich Desimone, Managing Director, JAG
    Workshops
    Legislative Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick A

  • For years the workflow in most Television facilities was taken for granted—a expensive router switch sent signals all over the planet to where they were needed. Today there is technology available using the ethernet connections that are available in most businesses to do exactly the same thing at a fraction of the cost. This has revolutionized the design of new production facilities while saving the end user thousands of dollars in hardware costs. This workshop will explore the new techniques involved with facility design and discuss the plusses and minuses of video over IP.

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    Workshops
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    Brunswick C

  • So you have this great idea for a documentary, but you have no idea how to get your project financed, and once it is financed, how to make it. Our panelists have had this same experience, but they have lived to see their dreams become reality. They’ll take you through the challenges of finding interested parties, applying for grants, raising money, producing the finished product, and then finding a distributor. It’s a roadmap for success from documentary producers who share all the pot holes you’ll face along the way.

    Panelists:

    • Larry Fast, Producer, Synergy Electronic Music, Inc
    • Steve McCarthy, News Producer, School of Communication and Media, Montclair State University

    Moderator:

    • Geoffery Belinfante, Ex. Board, Hometown TV
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick B

  • Cable franchise issues? Challenges with siting wireless facilities? Looking for ways to enhance your broadband capabilities? How do you best advocate with elected officials? This session will examine the current communication landscape impact on your community, the tools available to you to build support, and leave you better prepared to address your local communications challenges.

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Rich Desimone, Managing Director, JAG
    Workshops
    Where
    Brunswick A