Our IT director, along with some other members of the staff, just got back from the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference in Las Vegas. A recent entry in the MNN blog highlights some fun facts about MNN gleaned from a week of talking to TV producers and other people from around the world:

Did you know?

-That MNN is known worldwide? Wherever I travel people have heard of MNN and the amazing talent that comes from it (and of the crazy shows on it too). In fact, I just responded to two emails from students in South Korea who were studying public access (MNN is mentioned in textbooks in South Korea!)

- That Big Networks like CBS and ESPN are surprised by the amount of content we air. Seriously. I have talked with people from many of the large networks and they are amazed that with such a small staff we are able to receive, play, and manage the volume of programming that we do. Our Programming staff of just over 10 people handles a flow of 150 pieces of media and the scheduling of over 80 hours of original programming every day! It is a feat that is matched by only a few television stations in the world!

I am proud to go to these conferences to represent and talk about Manhattan Neighborhood Network. The services we provide are unmatched by anyone in the world and how we are able to provide them on our relatively small budget is amazing. What makes MNN really great though is YOU! The producers of MNN provide amazing material that quickly becomes known around the nation and often around the world.

We may only cablecast within the borough of Manhattan but the work is known worldwide because we stream live online. You are the reason!

Wait.. did you just say you weren't a producer? What are you waiting for... come in, get training and get on air!