BMJ - Big media
The next round of media consolidation has begun. Now, the FCC wants to allow the same company who owns your local radio or television station to now also own your local newspaper. One of the problems with modern media is consolidation. We hear the same recycled talking points from every direction. There has to be an independent voice somewhere. Bill Moyers does a great job at presenting the people’s interest side of this story.
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From Seattle Times:
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to eliminate a ban on radio and television broadcasters owning newspapers, but only in the nation’s largest media markets, including Seattle.
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin opted to focus on the newspaper ban only and declined to act on other media-ownership rules up for consideration. The proposal requires a full vote of the commission to be adopted.
“I think this is both a moderate and a fair proposal,” Martin said Tuesday. He said he is optimistic there will be a vote Dec. 18. There are five members on the commission, two Democrats and three Republicans, including Martin. (more…)
