In the early days of television, local stations had their own original programming. Far beyond the daily newscasts and local sports there were variety shows, children's programming, and local interest shows. New Orleans was no exception to this, with fare like Morgus Presents! or WDSU's "Colgate Comedy Hour"... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
It's safe to say that whether it's the radio or the television, local programming is not what it used to be. Thanks to new technology, that's about to change. With the inception of digital TV, the gradual emergence of HD radio, and the capability to produce independent content on the Internet, there are now a multitude of options for every taste and talent. And there is no shortage of talent and ideas in this city.
Yet in order to keep content from getting lost in the sea of options, it's important that we create a presence within the community. As I said in the previous blog entry, one of the things that people said would generate their interest in consuming new media or indie content was a recognizable presence in the community on a local level. We have the opportunity to experience vibrant growth within the creative class if we are able to create an atmosphere of communication, collaboration, and consistency. This means working with established media outlets in the city, participating in community events, and maintaining sources for people to be able to easily locate this new content. It also means helping newcomers to independent media find their voice and their audience.
If you know someone who already has a podcast or creates webisodes in or around the New Orleans area, we encourage you to share our web site and group with them. If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more about new media and independent media, please feel free to join us. We are open to all skill levels and levels of interest.
We are currently working on collaborative content, crossovers, and a live event. Details on these are soon to follow. Keep watching our blog and twitter accounts to find out more!
Sincerely,
Aura "Fedora" Shannon
Founder, Nola New Media
Creator & Host, backstage on the bayou
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