Amherst Media
Amherst Media, formerly Amherst Community Television, is a community media center broadcasting on 3 channels in Amherst, Ma and online across the world.[1] Founded in 1975, ACTV has served Amherst and surrounding communities for more than 35 years. They provide locally produced shows on cable and now offer the ability to watch "live" shows via streaming and playback on demand through their website. This new feature will allow the expansion of the opportunities of both cable and non-cable customers[2] Amherst Media is a dynamic, community driven, non-profit public access information, communication & technology center. They are responsible for running Public Access, Educational & Government television channels, have an amazing archive of online videos, host regular workshops, are an Apple Authorized Training Center, broadcast Public Service Announcements and much more.[3]
Basic Information
Founded: 1975
Hours: Mon to Thurs 10am to 9pm Friday 10am to 6pm
Phone:(413) 259-3300
info@amherstmedia.org
References
- ↑ "Amherst Media Info". Facebook. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ Bruner, John. "Amherst Media: Rebranded, retooled, reorganized". answerpot.com. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ↑ "Amherst Media About". Amherst Media. Archived from the original on August 17, 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
External links
- Informational video about Amherst Media (ACTV)
- Five College Archives & Manuscript Collections has station records, 1973-1989
- Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation has a station history and photos