Meet and Greet Give-A-Way – If it plugs in or has batteries, we've given it away!

If there is only one conference you can attend you have to make it the Eastern Region Community Media Conference, May 2 – 4, 2012 the one. Full conference registration includes the Meet and Greet.

Banquet – Do not attempt this in your living room. These are paid professionals.

The Eastern Region Community Media Conference, May 2 – 4, 2012 is designed to bring together community media TV station staff, independent film makers, TV technicians, and individual advocates supporting the production and distribution of media content to the community. Click here for Partners Banquet.

Student Symposium – Looks a lot like school, but with really neat toys!

The Eastern Region Community Media Conference, May 2 – 4, 2012 provides over 50 vendors and 24 workshops, including a Student Symposium designed for High School Students and Teachers interested in exploring Careers in Media and Communications. Learn More

Meet and Greet – Oui Oui…We are rock stars now!

The Eastern Region Community Media Conference, May 2 – 4, 2012 is the one conference you must attend. Full conference registration includes the "Meet and Greet," where everyone is a celebrity. Click here to learn more.

JAM Video Awards – A winning smile for a prized JAM Award.

Recognizing excellence in Community Media is what the Eastern Region Community Media Conference, May 2 – 4, 2012 is all about. Become our partners in building community at our amazing banquet, with buffet, live music, dancing, and the JAM Video Awards.

Vendor Awards – How many other organizations recognize the vendors who serve them?

Vendors are very much a part of the Eastern Region Community Media Conference, May 2 – 4, 2012. Our Tradeshow celebrates how our Vendors have become our partners in building community. Click here to learn more about our Vendor Awards.

Workshops

Never mind trying to keep up with the Jones's, PEG stations need to stay on the top of their game in terms of technology, talent and production. For added value, we are throwing in a dash of fundraising and legislative trend setting. Check out the Workshops page for more information!

Luncheon Keynote – Speakers keep us passionate about what we do. Good food helps too!

The theme "Power of Partners Version 3.0" will be the focus of the conference. From the moment you arrive at the Hyatt Hotel New Brunswick you will begin to experience the “Power of Partners” as we explore developing partnerships that provide job opportunities, paths for content distribution, and broaden lines of communication via social networks. This year’s Keynote luncheon is a 5 star event. Learn More.

Passport Drawings – So many choices! Which one to choose?

With a Full Conference or Conference Only Registration you will have the opportunity to win prizes in our Vendor Passport Drawing valued at over $5000. For details visit the Vendor Passport Drawing page.

Trade Show – Try out and buy the latest advances in the Broadcast Arena

The Eastern Region Community Media Conference Vendor Tradeshow will be the biggest of its kind in the county! There will be 24 vendor presentations throughout the day demonstrating the latest products that will have just been release weeks before at The National Broadcasters Association Conference. Click here to learn more about our Trade Show.

TV Studio – While the iron is hot…we film visitors of note and share the goods with the rest of our members.

TV Productions are very much a part of the Conference and a number of shows will be shot throughout the day. A shooting schedule with additional details describing the programs and the guests will be posted here as they become available. Tune In.

Register Now!

Head to the Registration page to reserve your Power of Partners Version 3.0 tickets now!

Why Attend Power of Partners Version 3.0?

These days we all have to watch our budget and look for the best value we can find to develop our stations. This includes a clear understanding of everything from new technology to having a well educated staff. The Power of Partners Conference provides over 60 vendors and 24 workshops. Other conference registration costs continue to rise between $400 – $700 and include very few meals, plus hotel room charges over $150. Full conference registration for the Power of Partners Conference includes the Meet and Greet, breakfast with the vendors on the first day and a plenary breakfast on the second, lunch with guest speakers on both days, vendor passport prize drawing and the JAM Video Awards along with an amazing banquet. There will be door prizes valued at over $5000.00, free internet, and trains to NYC and Newark Liberty Airport are just two blocks away. You can make it a great get-a-way!

The JAM Video Festival

The JAM Video Festival is open to residents of the Mid-Atlantic region: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC. The festival is sponsored by the Jersey Access Group (JAG) and the Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) of the ACM to highlight the best of the region. It is a great way to bring the region together, foster healthy competition and give our producers recognition and additional outlets for their content. Please inform your staff and producers of this great opportunity. Mid-Atlantic Region and JAG members receive a discount on registration. The JAM Video Festival Awards will be presented at the Power of Partners Conference.

Enter Now

So tell your staff, volunteers, producers, crew and friends of community and broadcast media to save the date and join us for three days as we celebrate the Power of Partners.

2012 Conference Program

Want an easy way to keep track of all the events and activities at this year’s conference? Be sure to check out the ERCMC 2012 Program. Print it out and keep one with you to make sure you maximize your conference experience.

Workshop Ideas


 Now is your opportunity to suggest or lead a workshop. We are looking for your help in developing a comprehensive and relevant series of workshop tracks. Use the link below to share your ideas with our planning committee.

Click here to suggest an idea.

Make A Donation


 Support from donations helps make this conference and the continuation of our mission possible. Use the link below to make a donation. The Jersey Access Group (JAG) is a non-profit organization focused on the exchange of information that promotes quality operations for New Jersey’s public, education, and government (PEG) television stations. JAG supports and unites PEG stations as they educate and inform the public about their individual communities.


Vendor Registration


 Register today and be part of the largest event of this kind in the country. Our conference is structured to maximize visitors to your booth in the shortest amount of time. We devote a full day to you, reducing or eliminating your stay at the hotel. Last year’s trade show was sold out, so use the link below to register and reserve your spot today.

Click here to enter Vendor Registration.

Testimonials


 Hear it from those who know! – Listen to Vendors and Attendees just like you explain why they think the Eastern Region Community Media Conference 2012 is a terrific value and the “must-attend” conference this year.

Click here to listen.

Power of Partners Power of Partners — May 2nd - 4th at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, New Jersey