Peters Township Community Television History
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2020 (so far!)
Most Watched episode online this year:
PTHS Swimming/Diving vs. Oakland & Central Catholic - January 9, 2020
STATS & FACTS:
Total programs produced: 136
Total studio shows produced: 104
Most productions (month): 72 (Jan)
Least productions (month): 64 (Feb)
Total programming hours: 1,669
Total online show views (Vimeo & YouTube): 6,632
Total website views: 1,406
Top 5 Studio Shows (# of hours aired):
Suspense Showcase (88)
Healthy Pets, Healthy Owners (59)
Senior Perspective (59)
Headlines (43)
Inside Media Weekly (35)
Top 5 Sports/Community (# of hours aired):
PTHS Swimming/Diving meets (186)
PTHS Boys Basketball games (122)
PTHC Hockey games (106)
PTHS Coffeehouse - Saturday Night (40)
PT Library: “Tracking Global Threats” (26)
5 Most Watched shows online:
PTHS Swimming/Diving meets (2,359)
PTHC Hockey games (482)
Healthy Pets, Healthy Owners (404)
PTHS Boys Soccer games (284)
The Edge (249)
MAJOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASED:
Panasonic AG-CX350 field acquisition camcorders (2)
Fujinon XA20sx8.5BERM-K3 lenses (2 - budgeted)
Argosy control room consoles (3 - budgeted)
Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast cameras (2 - budgeted)
Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast + lens kit (budgeted)
Blackmagic Design URSA Studio viewfinders (3 - budgeted) & viewfinders (2 - budgeted)
Winsted M-view control room Monitor Wall units (3 - budgeted)
SHOW DEBUTS:
STAFF:
Public Access Director: Ryan Boni
Media Specialist: Kelsey Sylvester
PTHS Television Broadcast & Media Production Teacher: Robin Hodgin-Frick
January
Two new field acquisition camcorders are purchased (Panasonic AG-CX350)
February
The station’s part-time Volunteer & Production Coordinator position is replaced by a full-time Media Specialist position, which Kelsey Sylvester moves into. In addition to the normal production & volunteer training responsibilities, this new job will also support all other Township Departments in utilizing video, photos, and social media in their educational and promotional activities to allow for increased communication with the residents of Peters Township.
Traveling with Bill debuts
March
The deadly COVID-19 coronavirus hits the United States, causing thousands of illnesses and deaths, and for businesses to halt operations. PTCT closes its offices and studio to the public.