The View Behind the Lens of 30aTV

By Sherry Londe
January 21, 2009 Issue

Who would guess that the serious and resolute Paul Vizard, founder and CEO of 30aTV, conceals an inner Julia? The witty and spontaneous side of this Irishman is one of three stars on the network favorite The 3 Julias. The humorous farce is part of a new 30aTV lineup currently running on its Web site www.30atelevision.com and Mediacom Cable Channel 8, which serves the 30A television viewing area from Inlet Beach to Grand Boulevard and extends to Mexico Beach and Apalachicola. Shooting on location in HD format, Vizard’s mission is to entertain, inform and provide the 30A community with access to local and Internet TV and the world of ever-changing social media markets.

30aTV began when Vizard the Internet wizard decided he wanted to help boost local 30A businesses. With his usual fire, he created a Web site where potential advertisers and neighborhood programs could reach beyond local homeowners and businesses. He soon began buying television airtime first by the half hour, then daily. Now, 30aTV broadcasts full time. The network targets spirited and discerning viewers and provides them with information about 30A events, performances and leisure activities. An enthusiastic and energetic staff hosts and edits programs that offer residents and vacationers an in-depth look into happenings in the arts, places to dine and shop, and insight on how to get involved with local charities.

As CEO of FLV Hosting—a leading video hosting and software company—and as editor in chief of the growing network of 30a Media Inc., Vizard rarely sleeps. Now with broadcasts running 24/7, the station offers an eclectic mix of trendy programs such as Nightlife, with interviews and features about the nightly bar and party scene; Johnny C, a cheeky peek at current affairs and life in general hosted by Beachcomber contributing writer Johnny C. Alexander; Good Morning 30a, a magazine show that combines area talent with nonprofit organizers and advertisers into 30-minute segments; and the roguish cooking show The 3 Julias featuring award-winning singer Redd as Brooklyn Julia, talented show host Julie Brown as Southern Julia and Vizard as Julia Child.

Indeed, there is no rest for the weary. With their up-and-running new facilities in Santa Rosa Beach soon to house four show sets, editing facilities and sales desks, the hardworking group at 30aTV is reaching for the stars. Adding to its zesty growth are upcoming programs for children, and the music crowd (The Beachcomber Beat, a partnership with this publication), artsy types. For all you colorful characters, there will be casting calls for your very own 15 Minutes of Fame.

So, whether you find yourself looking for the party, wanting a good laugh or clockwatching at 3 a.m., why not spend some time surfing 30aTelevision online or Mediacom Channel 8 for updates and local discounts, to see who’s who and new in town, or to help find that special pet a new home. Keep those cameras rolling, because 30aTV is here to stay.

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