Edward Cologna
the owner of Cologna Productions Inc.
Edward Cologna is the owner of Cologna Productions Inc., an international, multi-
media, NJ-based company. Born in New Jersey, he also lived in Argentina and
Italy. From humble beginnings at a PEG TV Station he founded, he was thrust into
the world of freelance production where he recorded famous people and events
on an exclusive basis. He also did voice-over work for animations and
commercials in English, Spanish and Italian.
Together with his team he managed and rebuilt Public TV Stations from New
Jersey to Uruguay in South America. He has a background in Electronics, is an established fourth-
generation artist and is an advocate of small community based broadcasting stations for 25 years and
counting. As a hobby he is also taking flying lessons. He received Congressional awards for his
humanitarian work in Foster Care and industry Awards for his multi-media. As a documentary producer
and storyteller he wants to elevate the craft so independent creators can compete with the
establishment. He consults with many TV and Production Houses as how to best use available resources
staying within reasonable budgets.
New Programming Ideas- Best Practices (Roundtable)
Tired of the same programs year after year? Is their content in your community beyond council meetings and summer concerts? This panel is designed to give you some ideas on where to find new programming opportunities to enhance your program schedule. Discover new sources of programming that you might have overlooked right in your own backyard, and then learn how you can use AI to help create those programs. Panelists Ed Cologna, Station Manager, Newark TV; John Morley, Independent Producer; Aime Alonzo, Station Manager, Old Bridge Television; Moderator: Geoffery Belinfante, External Relations Chair, JAG
JAG’s 25th Anniversary Banquet and JAG Awards Sponsored by Varto Technologies
Tonight JAG’s celebrates its 25th Anniversary. We will reflect on our history and all that we have accomplished. Joining us will be some of the key people that helped JAG find its way in developing relationships with vendors and establishing JAG as a major player in the development and protection of community Media. Welcome: Bob Duthaler, President, JAG; Presentation of JAG Recognition Awards and President’s Ovation Award Anniversary Program Host: Rich Desimone, Managing Director, JAG Guest Speakers: Gina Forbes, Founding Member; Stehpanie Gibbons, Founding Board Member; Mayor Brian Wahler, Sharon Colucci, Founding Board Member; Ed Cologna, Original member and Other Guests: Dave Ambrosy, Founding Board member; with videos from original members & past presidents Cindy O’Connor and Lee Beckerman
Partners Dinner Sponsored by Switchboard
JAG realized early that we needed to partner with as many towns as possible to deal with all the obstacles that were keeping stations from reaching their potential. That concept of partners continued to be a main focus in developing JAG. This included JAG joining organizations that were battling legislative controls that would have a negative impact on community media distribution in NJ. We also recognize the need to develop relationships with vendors for assistance in building and updating our facilities. This evening key representatives responsible for JAG’s development will share their thoughts about their partnership with JAG and our future together. Thank you to our guests for their support and believing in JAG’s mission. Welcome: Bob Duthaler, President of JAG; Host: Rich Desimone, Managing Director, JAG; Guest speakers: Jesse Lerman, President/CEO, TelVue Corporation; Rudy Ellis, CEO, Switchboard, Mike Wassenaar, President & CEO, Alliance for Community Media, Paul DeStefano, Northeast Regional Sales Manager, DeSisti Lighting; Varto Keshishian, Owner, President, Varto Technologies