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Media Minutes: August 15, 2008

Free Press — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:31:24 -0600

In their coverage of the impending digital TV conversion, the media has been ignoring the fact that the corporate media has a lock on any new channels that will emerge from the changeover. And Massachusetts has a new broadband bill that will bring high-speed broadband to rural areas.

Media Minutes 2008-08-08

Free Press — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:59:37 -0600

The FCC voted to punish Comcast for blocking users' access to the Internet. And the People’s Production House arms up-and-coming journalists with the skills they need to create media.

Media Minutes (2008-08-01)

Free Press — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:02:47 -0600

The FCC has approved the merger of XM and Sirius satellite radio companies. And Hip Hop artist Nas joined protesters outside Fox News in New York, calling for the network to end its pattern of racist attacks against Black Americans.

Media Minutes (2008-07-25)

Free Press — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:08:41 -0600

In a House hearing about privacy and the Internet, Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) indicated that Congress could take action to strengthen privacy protections. And a study disproves the notion that TV news audiences prefer superficial tabloid coverage to well-written quality journalism.

Media Minutes: July 18, 2008

Free Press — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:53:22 -0600

The Federal Communications Commission has completed a six-month investigation and determined that Comcast violated the agency’s principles of open access on the Internet. And the cost of text messaging is rising again, despite the fact there have been no further costs to necessitate a price hike.

Media Minutes: July 11, 2008

Free Press — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:01:10 -0600

Forget about collecting trading cards for sports figures. The hot items this year are Media Heroes trading cards. And the news for newspapers has been brutal, as a sagging economy and plummeting advertising sales take their toll on news staff and content.

Media Minutes (2008-07-04)

Free Press — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:34:38 -0600

Online advertising firm, NebuAd, may have stepped over the line with its ad-targeting scheme that monitors Web browsing and alters computer codes. And Philadelphia has announced a deal with local investors to keep its muni wi-fi project alive after Earthlink bowed out earlier this month.

Media Minutes (2008-06-27)

Free Press — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:42 -0600

The InternetforEveryone.org Initiative was launched this week to raise public awareness about America’s digital divide and renew the call for a fast, open and affordable Internet as a basic right. And Youth Rights Media premiered their latest documentary, No Haven, in New Haven, Connecticut.

Media Minutes (2008-06-20)

Free Press — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:45:32 -0600

The FCC is beginning to take seriously its job to provide better information about broadband access, which will eventually affect Internet users’ ability to upload and download content faster. And Rev. Romal Tune say that “unity” is the key to success for the media reform movement.

Media Minutes (2008-06-13)

Free Press — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:58:17 -0600

With more than 250 presenters and 3500 attendees, the 2008 National Conference for Media Reform in Minneapolis was a chance to learn about the issues shaping our media and to strategize for the future.