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August 18, 2010
MVP Names Paul Stapleton Managing Dir.
Telecommunications, media and technology-sector investment bank MEDIA VENTURE PARTNERS (MVP) has appointed PAUL STAPLETON Managing Director. PAUL will help lead MVP’s practice servicing data center, hosting and managed service providers. Most … more »
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June 29, 2010
MMTC Rips FCC On EEO, Asks For Suspension Of Rules After Year Of Inaction
The MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL has asked the FCC for a three-month suspension of the broadcast EEO rules. The MMTC, in a letter by Pres./Exec. Dir. DAVID HONIG to FCC Chairman JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, is asking for the suspension to … more »
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June 29, 2010
FCC Launches Initiative To Revamp Data Collection
The FCC has launched what it is calling the "Data Innovation Initiative," with a new cross-bureau data team and public notices from three bureaus seeking input on changes to the Commission's data collection procedures. Associate Managing … more »
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May 10, 2010
MMTC Files Comments In FCC 'Future Of Media In Digital Age' Docket
The MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL's comments filed in the FCC's "Future of Media and Information Needs Of Communities In a Digital Age" proceeding find promise in programs to improve minority academic achievement and expand … more »
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August 13, 2009
MMTC Says Ad Agency Guilty Of 'No Urban Dictate'
MINORITY MEDIA & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL (MMTC) Exec. Director DAVID HONIG has sent a angry letter to new FCC Chairman JULIUS GENACHOWSKI, claiming a letter from CANDY ROSS at PALASADES MEDIA, regarding a flight of commercials for MINI COOPER, is … more »
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January 30, 2009
MMTC Announces New Directors
The MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL (MMTC) Chair HENRY RIVERA announced TODAY the election of two new members to its Board of Directors. DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE served as a member of the FCC from DECEMBER 2005 to JANUARY 2009. Before … more »
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October 6, 2008
PPM Coalition Supports NY AG's Intent To Sue Arbitron
As ALL ACCESS reported FRIDAY (NET NEWS 10/3), NEW YORK Attorney General ANDREW CUOMO has sent a letter to ARBITRON announcing his intention to sue the ratings company for launching the PPM, which it describes as "unlawful and deceptive acts and … more »
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April 30, 2008
FCC's Martin May Be Asked to Defend His Leadership
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Chairman KEVIN J. MARTIN might be called to defend himself in a hearing on his leadership after a congressional investigation turned up complaints about the way he runs the agency, according to a memo obtained yesterday … more »
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February 1, 2008
Interep Plays Role In No Urban/No Hispanic Dictates
INTEREP SVP/Dir. Urban Marketing SHERMAN KIZART played an integral role in arranging an meeting recently held between the FCC and members of key ad groups. The session focused on the issue of No Urban/No Hispanic Dictates, the first time the FCC has held … more »
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December 13, 2006
Radio One, MMTC Establish John W. Jones Legal Education Fund
RADIO ONE and the MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL are forming the JOHN W. JONES LEGAL EDUCATION FUND in memory of the company's General Counsel, who died on DECEMBER 3 at 38. The fund will allow the MMTC to train law students and new … more »