In 1980 we forged a monumental partnership with a fledgling cable network in Bristol, Connecticut. Back then, ESPN was still planning on movies for half the day and sports for the other half. Needless to say, things have worked out for all of us. We produced the first outdoor show ever on ESPN - “The Fishin’ Hole” with Jerry McKinnis. While "The Fishin' Hole" aired on local and national networks for more than 44 years - including 27 years on ESPN - the company has branched out with an identity that is much larger than a single TV show. With one of the largest studios and production facilities in the Mid-South, JM produces an array of television shows including “The Bassmaster Elite Series,” “Spanish Fly,” “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show,” Madfin Shark Series, Basmaster College Series, STIHL Timbersports and many more.

Other than operating as an outdoor television company, JM also creates, maintains and produces content for websites.

We specialize in Content Development, Remote Production, Studio Production, Post Production, Strategic Consulting, Motion Graphics, Sales, Marketing and Public Relations. The company’s reputation is built on an uncompromising commitment to finding and telling great stories. We have over thirty years of experience producing live and edited programming in a variety of venues and formats. JM Associates delivers a remarkable 70 hours per year of programming to national television networks. JM projects have won Emmy Awards (ESPN Great Outdoor Games, 2004) and Emmy Award nominations (2009 Bassmaster Classic) for same day and quick turnaround (7 days or less) productions.

JM has also produced programming for the following networks:

JM Associates is pleased to announce the only HD-SDI fiber link with The Switch in the state of Arkansas! We broadcast in HD to a routable port at The Switch in Nashville allowing us to reach the major global networks, network operations/technical centers, and network affiliates with our state-of-the-art connectivity technologies.

JM Associates operates as a manned facility with technical director, engineer, camera ops, audio ops, and a Technologies Director available 24/7. Plus, there are no extra charges for weekends/holidays/after hours.

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Production Capabilities Include:
HD FIELD PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

Panasonic HD900s, Sony EX3 XDcams, Sony 700 XDcams,

Epic Red and DSLR’s.

Panasonic DVCpro50s 12’ and 20’ jib

HD POST PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

2 DS NITRIS Workstations

2 Mojo DX Workstations

7 Avid Software Workstations

EditShare Collaborative Networked media Storage

3D & 2D MOTION GRAPHICS

3D Maya animation

2D After Effects workstations

REMOTE HD PRODUCTION TRUCK

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JUMBOTRON

The JM Associates soundstage is the largest fully equipped production studio between Dallas and Nashville. With perfect acoustics and separate climate control, it can accommodate at least three permanent sets and still have space for almost any project that comes in on short notice.

The studio is wired for fiber optic feeds (uplink and downlink) with full switcher, tape and graphics in-house, along with in-house set design and construction.

The size of the studio is such that a live audience up to 250 can be accommodated on risers. An extensive green room, wardrobe and makeup facility is attached.

About Our Soundstage:
70'x60' SOUNDSTAGE

15' Lighting grid

48 Channel dimmer board

Fixtures include more than 20 Brightlines and over 45 Leko's plus

various accent fixtures

One permanent set and Five temporary sets

35'x40' STUDIO

14' lighting grid with fixtures

Two (2) 14' roll up doors

Grip equipment

FIVE TON GRIP TRUCK
SET DESIGN

Staff Set Designer

Staff Carpenters

Staff Scenic Creative Directors