Your Distribution Network
Connect with a larger community through distribution networks open to you. Truly local media is shared through five cable channels, online, podcast platforms, and through the Public Media Network app on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and mobile devices.
Whether you have a television show, short film, documentary, feature film, local story, animation, or any kind of noncommercial video or audio content, you can reach a larger audience through Public Media Network.
Broadcast your content on Public Media Network
Anyone living in the Greater Kalamazoo area can submit non-commercial content to Public Media Network for distribution.
Public Media Network provides free airtime on five local cable channels broadcasting in the City of Kalamazoo, City of Parchment, Comstock Township, Kalamazoo Township, Oshtemo Township, City of Portage, and on Western Michigan University's campus. Programming is also streamed on our website, and through our apps on Roku FireTV, Apple TV, and mobile devices.
We encourage people who live in our area to share their content. The only catch is that is has to be non-commercial and not obscene.
If you live outside of the Greater Kalamazoo area, you need a local program sponsor to submit your content for distribution.
How do I get started?
All you have to do is register as a Volunteer as an Access Member of the Community Access Center with Public Media Network. If you have any questions, please call (269) 343-2211 or email Distribution@publicmedianet.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: | What about copyright? |
A: | You own your content. If you use any copyright protected materials, you need to obtain permission from the owner prior to submitting the content for distribution. We encourage you to share your content through a Creative Commons License. Learn more about Creative Commons here. If you use Public Media Network's production resources at the Access level membership to create your content, then it must air only on Public Media Network. You also have to provide a production credit in your program. |
Q: | Do you have any restrictions or rules on what can be broadcast? |
A: | Yes, there a some basic Programming Standards which must be followed. |
Q: | Can I have a TV Series? |
A: | Yes! You can also find out more in our Guide for New Producers. |
Q: | Can I have sponsors on my show? Will you air commercials? |
A: | You can learn more in our Sponsorship and Commercial Content Guide. |
Q: | How can I submit my content? |
A: | There are a couple options. You can bring your media into Public Media Network to submit at the computer station, or you can submit your file remotely through the producer portal. |