ACM-NE 2019 Elections for At-Large Members Thank you to everyone who submitted their name or nominated other community media colleagues to run in the recent 2019 ACM-NE At-Large Member Election. It was without a doubt the most activity we have seen for our election and it is exciting to have that much interest in being […]
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Author: Erica Jones
Good News from Maine: “Anti Slamming Bil
Maine LD 1371, better known as the “Anti Slamming Bill” (copy attached) has been passed by both houses of the Maine State Legislature and now goes to Governor Mills for signature. The major provisions of this bill would compel the cable companies to move the Public Access TV stations back to their original channel assignments – Channels […]
Sen. Markey Press Conference: 04/01/19
Unedited video of press conference hosted by Senator Edward J. Markey speaking out against the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed rule that, if approved. will endanger the future of local community TV stations in hundreds of communities across the United States. Held in Boston, MA on April 1st, the press event followed a well-attended round-table discussion […]
The ACM States its Case in DC
THE ACM STATES ITS CASE IN DC KEITH THIBAULT, CHAIR OF THE ACM BOARD OF DIRECTORS …. …. I had the pleasure of joining more than 30 members of the ACM for meetings with Congress and the FCC earlier this month in Washington DC. Our visits to the nation’s capital are always a great opportunity […]
Erich Archer Talks FCC
When Erich Archer heard about the proposed rule-making the FCC is considering regarding community media funding he got angry. Archer, the Executive Director of 1623 Studios in Gloucester said, “The FCC issue feels like a fight,” during a phone interview. Archer said other past challenges and even some of the more contemporary issues like cord cutting have […]
ACM & ACM-NE Road Show Recap
The Road Show events were extremely well received and beneficial to our members. I am extremely proud of all the work we are doing regionally to serve our members. The ACM-NE needs to keep supporting the ACM’s work as we continue with our program for 2019 and the ACM-NE promises to be engaged and play […]
Petition: Stop the FCC from Defunding PE...
Stop the FCC from Defunding PEG Channels The FCC is proposing to redefine what a franchise fee is – and it will radically reduce the level of monetary support available to run PEG access channels across the United States. PEG access channels provide government coverage that allows transparency so citizens can monitor local government actions […]
2019 Conference & Trade Show: Portland,
Save the date for #ACMNEPORTLANDME from October 31 – November 1, 2019 at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel! This is the premiere annual community media conference in the Northeast region which brings together media professionals, media vendor companies, artists, educators and more! You won’t want to miss it! Plan for a fun Halloween costume party, […]
Latest ACM Call to Action (Jan 31, 2019)
The Federal Government is now slowly revving up after the partial shutdown has ended. We’d like ACM members to focus on two items now that the FCC is back to work: 1. We need members to contact their US House Representatives asking that they express their disapproval at the FCC’s proposed actions in the FNPRM on […]
Mini-Grant Awarded to BIG for 360 Storyt...
The ACM-NE Community Media Fund is open to anyone within the PEG media network in our Northeast Region: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. Nonprofit media centers, government organizations, educational institutions as well as individuals or artists working with the PEG media center are eligible to apply! We look for […]