UCC Headlines

Can you say that on TV? The Supreme Court debates

Benton Foundation — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:24:34 +0000

In colorful give and take, the Supreme Court debated whether policing curse words and nudity on broadcast television makes sense in the cable era, one justice suggesting the policy is fast becoming moot as broadcast TV heads the way of "vinyl records and 8-track tapes."

Local TV News, Meet the Internet

Benton Foundation — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:46:22 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed an important rule change that could make the political system more transparent. Amazingly, the trade associations representing the local TV news industry are opposing it.

Internet Access Is Not a Human Right

Benton Foundation — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:46:58 +0000

Technology is an enabler of rights, not a right itself.

Broadcasters take on FCC indecency rules in Supreme Court showdown

Benton Foundation — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:44:38 +0000

The broadcast industry will try next week to persuade the Supreme Court to tell the government to back off when it comes to regulating content.

The FCC loses Mr. Public Interest, Michael J. Copps

Benton Foundation — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:48:23 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission begins the new year without Mr. Public Interest, Michael J. Copps, an outspoken critic of media consolidation.

Activist Groups Pan FCC Media Ownership Plan

Benton Foundation — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:36:11 +0000

Reaction was swift to the Federal Communications Commission's announcement it had proposed new media ownership rules.

Mayor Emanuel has deep financial ties to new Sun-Times owners

Benton Foundation — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:28:54 +0000

Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D-Chicago) sure will have a ton of buddies in one key local media outlet, because virtually every one of the Sun-Times' new owners has been a major contributor, business partner or civic ally of his.

Failed AT&T/T-Mobile merger marks consumer victory

Benton Foundation — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:31:06 +0000

Foretold for months, the end of this year's biggest business merger has thankfully happened.

Rapper protests piracy bill with ‘SOPA Cabana’

Benton Foundation — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:04:07 +0000

British rapper Dan Bull has released a new video further showcasing the viral opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act, setting his own criticisms to the measure to music.

2011’s Strong Start Couldn’t Last the Year

Benton Foundation — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:34:11 +0000

The year is ending on an up note for television broadcasters. Last week's news that CBS, Fox and NBC had extended their TV rights contracts with the NFL through 2022 shouts that TV broadcasting is still the No. 1 TV medium and will be for a good long while. And many local TV broadcasters might have been in need of a little boost since before that football news, the year has been a little bit of a disappointment.