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CNET reports 527 programs in 2024; average 210 online viewers per meeting
Summary
CNET representative Cindy Hahn presented the channel’s 2024 annual report to Bellefonte Borough Council, highlighting 527 produced programs, expanded closed-captioning and a roughly 210 average online viewers per meeting; councilors asked about Comcast viewership data and contract terms.
Cindy Hahn, a representative of CNET, presented the public-access channel’s 2024 annual report to the Bellefonte Borough Council during the work session, saying CNET produced 527 programs last year and expanded optional closed captioning to 14 of its 17 member organizations.
Hahn said CNET’s staff totals four full‑time and three part‑time employees and noted that the channel began offering closed captioning as an optional service in February 2024 at a rate of $17 per hour; 14 of 17 members have opted in. She said the borough-sponsored programming accounted for 22 programs in 2024 and that the five‑year usage period (2020–2024) will determine the borough’s 2026 dues under CNET’s funding formula.
The nut graf: The presentation focused on service levels and usage metrics that affect member fees and accessibility: expanded captioning and multi‑platform distribution (YouTube, CNET1.org and streaming devices) increase access, while the five‑year usage window drives future billing for member municipalities.
Details: Hahn told council members that CNET’s channels are streamed live on YouTube and cnet1.org and are available on demand for at least 12 months; they are also available on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire. She said online viewers averaged about 210 per meeting between January 2024 and March 2025, and estimated roughly 70% of online views came via YouTube with 30% on cnet1.org. The report listed 17 member organizations and said CADA (Center for Alternatives in Drug and Alcohol) joined in the prior year.
Council questions and contract context: A council member asked why Comcast would not provide cable‑TV viewer counts. Hahn replied that Comcast treats cable viewership data as proprietary and will not divulge it despite repeated requests by CNET; she noted the borough’s Comcast contract is effectively 15 years (a 10‑year term with an automatic five‑year extension). Another council member thanked Hahn for highlighting PEG/streaming access and the index by agenda item available on CNET’s site.
Ending: Hahn closed by thanking the borough for its support and said she would answer any follow‑up questions. The council did not take action during the work session; the presentation was informational.
