Localism

Let FCC Handle Challenges to Enhanced Disclosure, Court Rules

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:33:41 -0700

More Media Than Ever, but Are There Enough Voices?

Stevie Converse — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:07:40 -0700

Your May 13 editorial rejects widespread concern that further media consolidation will lead to monopolies that restrict the public's access to information. But this issue isn't just about access to information, it's about defending the public interest principles of competition and diversity in local news.

TVB Study Finds TV Is America's Top Medium

Stevie Converse — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:28:39 -0700

A new Nielsen survey says television continues to dominate as the most influential and authoritative medium.

Headlines Highlights April 2008

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:01:45 -0700

April showers, of course, bring May flowers. But the first full month of Spring also witnessed the flowering of a number of key telecommunications debates. Just add water and -- presto -- there's some controversy.

Public Interest Groups Weigh In on Localism

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:14:38 -0700

A group representing TV producers, actors and others from Hollywood joined with Catholic bishops, the Campaign Legal Center and various anti-media-consolidation activist organizations to ask the Federal Communications Commission to impose additional public-interest requirements on broadcasters who want a fast track to a new license.

FCC Releases Updated Version of 'The Public and Broadcasting'

Stevie Converse — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:32:35 -0700

In its recent Report on Broadcast Localism and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission concluded that the record in the localism proceeding (MB Docket No. 04-233) revealed a substantial need for greater public understanding of broadcaster obligations, and of the procedures by which the Commission enforces those obligations.

Lawmaker Works to Get Out Word on College Scholarships

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:42:38 -0700

The College Bound scholarships paid for by the state Legislature should be a dream come true.

So About That Washington State News Outlet

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:36:24 -0700

State Rep. Deb Wallace makes a good observation regarding lack of basic news information in Southwest Washington, after the demise of Comcast Channel 14 and broadcast of KIRO Seattle news:

Legislators Take Aim at FCC Localism Proposals

Stevie Converse — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:59:49 -0700

The National Association of Broadcasters got support Wednesday in its fight against proposed new localism obligations.

Rehr Delivers Opening Keynote Address at NAB Show

Stevie Converse — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:41:19 -0700

NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr delivered the opening keynote address at the 2008 NAB Show in Las Vegas today. Below is a transcript of his prepared remarks.

Tuned In: What Do You Want in Local TV News?

Stevie Converse — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:54:04 -0700

When I asked two weeks ago what viewers expect of local newscasts, I knew I would get some feedback. But I honestly didn't expect the outpouring of response from more than 100 viewers, many of them frustrated with the state of local TV news.

Big Media Are Bad for Local Communities

Neal Bastek — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:42:59 -0800

Local ownership of our newspapers, television and radio stations benefits local communities.