female media ownership

A Better Road Map of Minority Media Ownership Data

Stevie Converse — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:47:14 -0400

Full article: StopBigMedia.com
Joseph Torres
The FCC finally took a major step toward accurately assessing the number of broadcast stations owned by people of color and women in this country. This is a critical -- and long overdue -- boost for U.S. media diversity.

FCC to Require New Ownership Reports from Commercial Broadcasters on Nov. 1

Stevie Converse — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:48:10 -0400

Full article: Broadcast Law Blog
David Oxenford
The FCC is requiring all TV stations to file biennial ownership reports on November 1 of this year. Stations will have to file every two years thereafter. Low Power and Class A stations must begin filling out the reports as well.

FCC Improves Media Ownership Data Collection

Stevie Converse — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:53:26 -0400

Full article: Free Press
Free Press commended Acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps and the FCC for making important improvements to the agency's media ownership data-gathering practices. Better ownership data is the foundation of better broadcast policy.

FCC Acting Chairman to Act Boldly on Media Diversity

Stevie Converse — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:19:21 -0400

Full article: Dow Jones
Fawn Johnson
Acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps said he intends to act boldly to help improve the diversity of broadcasters in the United States. The commission approved a proposal to improve data collection about broadcasting entities owned by women and minorities.

FCC Releases Agenda for April 8 Meeting

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:53:57 -0400

Full article: FCC
The FCC has released the agenda for its April 8 public meeting. Items include video competition, improved data collection for minority and female broadcast media ownership, spectrum allocation and developing a national broadband plan.

Finding the Power in Women's Voices

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:51:55 -0400

Full article: On the Issues
Hannah Miller
A growing group of organizations work on what is called "media democracy," that is, changing the structure and legal framework of the media so that it reflects something a smidgeon closer to the actual public -- including women. And this is one revolution that we need -- to give back to women the power of their words.

FCC Open Meeting

Stevie Converse — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:43:06 -0400

Start: 04/07/2009 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairman Michael J. Copps has circulated the following items for consideration by his fellow FCC Commissioners as the tentative agenda for the next open Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

National Broadband Plan

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for April 8 Open Meeting

Stevie Converse — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:39:50 -0400

Full article: FCC
FCC Acting Chairman Michael Copps has announced the tentative agenda for the April 8 public meeting. Items include a national broadband plan, minority and female broadcast ownership data collection, video competition, rural radio service and public safety rules.