FALL 2017: ACM-NE Region Conference & Trade Show
November 1-3, 2017 in Falmouth, MA (Cape Cod)
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| WEDNESDAY, November 1, 2017 | |||||
| 2:00pm – 9:00pm | Exhibitor Setup (Nauset III, IV, V) |
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| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Registration (Nauset Conference Center Office) |
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| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Reception at Falmouth Community Television, (310A Dillingham Ave, Falmouth) | ||||
| THURSDAY, November 2, 2017 | |||||
| 8:00am – 5:00pm | Registration (and “Birds of a Feather” sign-up) (Nauset Conference Center Office) |
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| 9:00am – 5:00pm | Trade Show (Nauset III, IV, V) |
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| 9:00am – 10:30am | Continental Breakfast (Nauset III, IV, V) |
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| 10:30am – 12:30pm | Van Rodeo (Parking lot outside the Trade Show) |
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| 10:45am – 11:15am | VENDOR DEMO #1: COMREX (Nauset I) |
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| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Popup TV Interview Studio (Nauset Conference Center Foyer) |
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| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Mobile Podcasting Studio (in the Trade Show area: Nauset III, IV, V) |
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| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Birds of a Feather, small group gatherings. Signup at registration to use for an hour. (Highland) |
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| 11:30am – 12:00pm | VENDOR DEMO #2: TIGHTROPE MEDIA SYSTEMS (Nauset II) |
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| 12:00pm – 1:15pm | Box Lunch in Trade Show Area (ticket required) (in the Trade Show area: Nauset III, IV, V) |
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| 12:15pm – 12:45pm | VENDOR DEMO #3: JVC (Nauset I) |
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| 12:45pm – 1:15pm | VENDOR DEMO #4: BARBIZON LIGHTING (Nauset II) |
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| Workshop Tracks: | Management, Policy & Legal |
Storytelling, Journalism & Youth Media |
Management, Policy and Legal | Changing Technology & Infrastructure | |
| Session 1
1:30pm – 3:00pm |
Franchise Renewal Negotiations & Community Benefits (Nauset II) |
Youth Media in the 21st Century: Building A Successful Youth Media Program (Racepoint) |
HR Hotspots: All Organizations Need To Know (Nauset I) |
Innovative Tips, Designs & Tools (Chatham) |
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| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | VENDOR DEMO #5: CASTUS (Racepoint) |
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| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Snack in the Trade Show Area (Nauset III, IV, V) |
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| Workshop Tracks: | Creative Outreach, Partnerships & Engagement | Storytelling, Journalism & Youth Media | Management, Policy and Legal | Changing Technology & Infrastructure | |
| Session 2
3:30pm – 5:00pm |
How to Build and Program a LPFM or Internet Radio Station (Nauset I) |
22 Years of Cable Access in Brazil (Racepoint) |
Massachusetts Legislative and Public Policy Update (Chatham) |
Strategic Re-Visioning of Media Centers & Channels (Nauset II) |
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| 7:00pm |
Welcome Reception, Keynote & Party |
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| FRIDAY, November 3, 2017 | |||||
| 8:00am – 3:00pm | Registration (and “Birds of a Feather” sign-up) (Nauset Conference Center Office) |
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| 8:30am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast (Nauset III, IV) |
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| 9:15am – 10:00am |
Keynote: Anthony Riddle, Director of Community Media, BRIC Arts Media (Nauset III, IV) |
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| 10:00am – 5:00pm | Birds of a Feather: Sign up at Registration desk for one hour slots (Highland) |
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| Workshop Tracks: | Creative Outreach, Partnerships and Engagement | Storytelling, Journalism & Youth Media | Management, Policy and Legal | Changing Technology & Infrastructure | |
| Session 3
10:30am – Noon |
Creating a Public Narrative through Storytelling |
It’s Not a Sprint, It’s a Marathon:
Racing to the Fundraising
Finish Line (Nauset II) |
Drones, Quadcopters, UAV’s: What to Buy, Safe Operation, Licensing, Regulation (Racepoint) |
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| 12:15pm – 1:45pm | Luncheon and Panel Discussion: The Future of Community Media Moderated by Mike Wassenaar, ACM President (Ocean View – Ballroom III) |
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| Session 4
2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Using Marketing, Content and Partnerships to Expand your Reach (Nauset I) |
Filling the Void: Providing Local News as a Public Service (Nauset IV/V) |
The Power of Focus: Improving Effectiveness by Getting Better Organized (Nauset III) |
Building a New (or updating your) Community Media Center (Nauset II) |
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| Session 5
3:45pm – 5:15pm |
Back To Our Roots Activist Media/ Filmmaking (Nauset I) |
Local Investigative Reporting on a Shoestring (Nauset III) |
Legislative Update: Closed Captioning, ADA Rules, & more (Nauset IV/V) |
Community VR as Community Media (Nauset II) |
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| 6:00pm | ACM-NE Video Festival Awards Reception at 6:00pm – Awards Ceremony at 7:00pm (The Navigator, 53 Ashumet Rd., East Falmouth) |
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(schedule subject to change)