Local television can co-exist with social media - Rougemont Global Broadcasting as prototype

There is another announcement about local television. But as far as I can tell this is still concentrated on broadcast, not much about streaming over the internet or social media. Also, and this is a bit crucial, Exeter is not on the list of places for an early launch. But there can continue to be video on YouTube etc. and social media relating to this. People in Exeter can also observe what happens in Plymouth, Barnstaple and Bristol.

As mentioned previously, Rougemont Global Broadcasting is a test of what can be done via YouTube. It was always intended to complement Exeter TV. Jo Gedrych is now based in Dunbar where there is some community video but again Dunbar is not on the list. I think it will be worthwhile to stay in touch as Dunbar may have a model, or at least some info on regional events.

I am also interested in Salford as a locality. I realise the new studios are intended as a national resource but Salford has an identity in itself as well as part of Greater Manchester. Preston and Lancaster both have the potential of local television so why not other places close to Manchester?

Some of the topics that I follow relate to Exeter and other places. I have tried to develop canal walks as a chat show. This could be towards Double Locks from Exeter Quay but there are also photos for walks towards the Olympic site and between Manchester and Salford.

More later when I find out about the Culture dept proposals.

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Meanwhile the Wheelie Wild Show on Phonic FM is an actual broadcast even if sound only. there is an awareness of social media so I will try to work in some connections between the music tracks.

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