The biggest challenge to effective citizen media is not the technology or lack of funds and/or public support. It is ego. The hosts, talent, and crew that put the story … Continue reading Put the story first
A history of support becomes Collaboration in 2016
Permit, broadcast, educational value and separate
The corporate purpose of those forced to organize as a separate ‘public’ access channel in 1993 which became the nonprofit Wallingford Public Access Association, Inc. was clearly not in accordance … Continue reading Permit, broadcast, educational value and separate
Media Matters: How do youth learn to use it for good?
In a consumption-based economy with a “look at me” shallows of communications: How do some youth breakthrough to discover, produce, share and learn from stories that mean more for our … Continue reading Media Matters: How do youth learn to use it for good?
Is a really good picture, enough?
On Dec 15th I mused: Does taking an occasional nice photograph or lots and lots of photos make you a photographer? If you have no understanding of color, color with … Continue reading Is a really good picture, enough?
Oh, What a Nite! Destination Station
Trying something new with a new team, new technology and the same old lack of community engagement (not for lack of trying) can be a bumpy road. All the newness … Continue reading Oh, What a Nite! Destination Station
Open Letter to Producers
Thank you for your commitment to community media; we look forward to supporting your citizen media productions going forward. Hours of Operation for studioW use: We close at 9 PM. … Continue reading Open Letter to Producers
‘Tis always the season to welcome
Dec 4th was the 7th Annual Holiday Stroll hosted by Wallingford Center Inc. As a participating business in this community event, WPAA-TV had an open House with TV station tours. a … Continue reading ‘Tis always the season to welcome
A More Perfect Truth
This could be really fun, informing and community building. Are you curious?
Poetry Returns to Wallingford – at least for a day
As other teams before them, this year’s CT Teen Poetry Slam Team is making plans to go to San Franscisco, California to participate in Brave New Voices–Witness the Word 2012. … Continue reading Poetry Returns to Wallingford – at least for a day