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  • NewTV.org Web Site Home Page
    Newton Public Access TV Home Page
    Features a sleek design, custom slider, clear calls to action, E-commerce and photo gallery modules, and integration with the TelVue video system.
  • NewTV Public Access TV Programming Section
    Newton Public Access TV - Programming Section
    NewTV's programming is organized in any easy to understand layout in this section. The three main channels are identified by color coding, and large feature boxes present information about the channels plus upcoming programming.
  • Westford CAT Home Page
    Features a custom slider, bulletin board announcements, sponsors, and equipment rental.
  • Westford CAT Scheduling
    Westford CAT is integrated with Castus; videos and channel schedules are imported automatically to the website.
  • BCAT Website Screenshot
    Burlington Cable Access TV Home Page
    The BCAT home page puts live and recorded video, channel schedule, news and other information at visitors' fingertips right on the home page.

Public Access TV

What is Unique about Public Access TV Web Design?

Public Access TV stations, also referred to as Community Media centers or Public-Education-Government (PEG) stations, face unique challenges.  Stations need to gain and retain awareness in their local communities, motivate residents to participate in generating broadcast programming, and attract resources (e.g., sponsors) for successful operation.  Polar Design has a unique web design solution created specifically for PEG statiosn to help address these challenges.

Polar Design’s Public Access TV Expertise

Beginning with the Newton Public Access Television Station and Media Center in Newton, MA in 2011 (www.newtv.org), Polar Design has provided a number of public access TV clients with comprehensive web site solutions.  We do so affordably, without sacrificing quality.  We know that quality communications is important, but we are also sensitive to the unique budgetary pressures faced by public access TV. And, at the end of the day, public access stations under our solutions can expect results of improved site traffic, increase in online membership sign ups and class registration, more online viewing of their on demand video content, and more.

Most of our solutions include:

  1. Beautiful, custom logo and/or web design that gives the station a professional, commercial grade image;
  2. Configuration and setup of an open-source content management solution that allows easy updating of web site content, such as programming, classes, memberships, community events;
  3. Integration with third party video playback systems like TelVue, Tightrope, Leightronix, YouTube, Vimeo;
    – this is a crucial time saving feature that allows stations to publish programming text, images, schedules and video rather than entering it twice through a web site content management solution)
  4. Integration of community modules in the content management solution such as:
    – Interactive homepage slider fully editable by admins to feature top stories, video content, and key messages from the stations
    – Photo galleries for studio tours, event pictures
    – Community calendars displaying upcoming events, shows, classes
    – Custom schedule allowing stations to display their upcoming programs
    –  RSS feed modules to grab information from other community news outlets
  5. Community features that engage web site visitors by inviting feedback and interaction through social media;
  6. E-commerce capabilities to allow stations to accept donations or take online programming DVD orders;

As we continue to bring aboard additional public access TV stations, we also continue to innovate by developing new “modules” and are developing additional features in our content management solution.  We also provide ongoing support such as hosting, e-mail, IT services, and technical support once our websites launch so that you can be assured your new communication tool will operate smoothly.

 

Community / Public Access TV Projects

  • Community Access TV Web Solutions

NorthTV Media Public Access TV Website

The NorthTV Media center chose Polar Design’s Community Media Platform ASP solution to provide
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Lower Cape TV Home Page

Lower Cape TV

Lower Cape TV is a community media organization providing Public and Government programming for four
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Fall River Community Website Design

Fall River Community Media Website Design

Website design. SilverStripe Content Management Solution. Tightrope Integration. Social Media.
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BCAT Website Screenshot

BCAT Logo and Website

Branding. Logo Design. Website Design. SilverStripe Content Management Solution. TelVue Integration.
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NewTV.org Web Site Home Page

NewTV Website Design

Website design. SilverStripe Content Management Solution. E-Commerce. TelVue Integration. Social Med
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