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June 24, 2014
MMTC Files Intervention In Prometheus Case Vs. FCC Over Ownership Rules Review
The MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL has filed to intervene in PROMETHEUS RADIO PROJECT's suit at the U.S. Court of Appeals over the FCC's ownership rules review. The intervention repeats the assertion in MMTC's recent filing … more »
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April 16, 2014
Sen. Markey, Rep. Jeffries Introduce Bills Ordering Reports On Radio, TV, Internet 'Hate Speech'
Sen. ED MARKEY (D-MA) and Rep. HAKEEM JEFFRIES (D-NY) have introduced bills in the Senate and House, respectively, that would create a report on "hate speech" on radio, television, and the Internet. The bills, the Hate Crime Reporting Act … more »
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April 7, 2014
Monday At The NAB Show 2014: Opportunity Knocks ... And So Does Competition
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS' NAB SHOW 2014, adopting the theme "Challel Opportunity" (replete with its own theme song), had its formal opening MONDAY morning with NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH delivering his annual State of the … more »
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December 27, 2013
FCC Data: Less Than 4 Radio/TV Indeceny Complaints A Day
Just-released FCC data on indecency and obscenity complaints about radio and television programming in the third quarter of 2013 illustrates how small an issue it has become, especially in contrast to other public concerns. If the incidence for such … more »
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November 14, 2013
Proposal To Loosen Foreign Ownership Restrictions Approved By FCC
The FCC has approved raising foreign ownership limits on radio and television stations. The vote was unanimous, with the commission saying it would examine on a case-by-case basis deals that raise the share of foreign ownership above 25%. The move will … more »
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June 20, 2013
Canadian Radio Revenues Inch Up
The CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CRTC) released statistical and financial information on the 675 commercial radio stations operating in CANADA. These annual reports allow Canadians to stay informed about the state of the … more »
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April 8, 2013
The NAB Show Is On In Las Vegas
The NAB SHOW got rolling at the LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER in LAS VEGAS over the weekend, with conferences running APRIL 6-11, and exhibits opening TODAY (4/8) through the 11th. With a slogan of "Where Content Comes To Life," the show … more »
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February 27, 2013
FCC Delays Ownership Rules Review Again To Consider MMTC Study
The FCC has delayed action on its review of the media ownership rules pending receipt of a study in progress by the MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL on cross-ownership's effect on minority ownership. Chairman JULIUS GENACHOWSKI … more »
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January 24, 2013
MMTC Meets With FCC On Quadrennial Review Issues
THe MINORITY MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL has filed letters detailing the contents of ex parte meetings President DAVID HONIG and VP/COO MAURITA COLEY held with the FCC on JANUARY 22nd regarding the 2010 Quadrennial Review. The MMTC … more »
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November 16, 2012
Astral Media Comments On Potential Acquision By Bell
Two weeks ago (NET NEWS 11/2), the CRTC rejected the proposed takeover of ASTRAL MEDIA by BELL MEDIA. Now, ASTRAL has issued a statement with respect to its acquisition by BELL, saying "While it is ASTRAL's policy not to comment on market rumours or … more »