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Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?

November 18, 2002

Statements submitted by a broad and diverse range of individuals and organizations articulating the negative effects of radio deregulation on their memberships and their support for the FMC radio study, Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians? read more

Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?

November 18, 2002

Statement made by FMC Executive Director Jenny Toomey at the unveiling of FMC’s groundbreaking report, Radio Deregulation: Has it served Musicians and Citizens? during press conference at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, November 2002. read more

Commercial Radio Station Ownership Consolidation Shown to Harm Artists and the Public, Says FMC Study

November 18, 2002

The unprecedented consolidation of the commercial radio industry that followed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has led to a loss of localism, less competition, fewer viewpoints and less diversity in radio programming in media markets across the country, according to “Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?” a study released today by the Future of Music Coalition (FMC). read more

FMC Statement Regarding the Release of their Radio Study and NAB's "Fact Sheet"

November 15, 2002

WASHINGTON, DC - The press embargo of our study of radio consolidation was broken today by two newspapers. In response to those news stories the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has already released a negative assessment of our report. read more

FMC Response to NAB "Fact Sheet"

November 15, 2002

On Friday, November 15, 2002, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) released a response to our study, which had not yet been released. The NAB’s so-called fact sheet contains a skewed version of the state of the radio industry. Here we present our rebuttal to the NAB’s claims. read more

Commercial Radio Station Ownership Consolidation Shown to Harm Artists and the Public

November 14, 2002

On Monday, November 18, 2002 at 11:00 AM at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, the Future of Music Coalition (FMC) will release “Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?”, a new report that examines how radical consolidation of radio station ownership has damaged the public’s radio airwaves and stifled localism, competition, innovation and diversity across the country. This comprehensive analysis is critically important and timely considering the FCC’s third biennial review of broadcast ownership rules currently underway. read more

Survey Finds Strong Public Support For Policies To Counteract Effects of Radio Consolidation

June 19, 2002

The Future of Music Coalition today released a portion of the results of a public opinion survey that it commissioned regarding citizens’ satisfaction with commercial radio. The survey found strong public support for policies to counteract the effects of radio consolidation. read more

Artist Groups Deliver "Joint Statement On Current Issues In Radio" to FCC and Congress

May 24, 2002

A “Joint Statement on Current Issues in Radio” was delivered to the Federal Communications Commission and Congressional leaders by four organizations instrumental in the development of the statement: the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA); American Federation of Musicians (AFM); the Future of Music Coalition (FMC); and Recording Academy (NARAS). The “Joint Statement on Current Issues in Radio” was also signed by six other groups: Association for Independent Music (AFIM); Just Plain Folks; Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI); National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM); National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB); and Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). read more

Additional Panelists Added to 2002 Future of Music Policy Summit

December 18, 2001

WASHINGTON — The Future Of Music Coalition and Georgetown University’s Communication, Culture and Technology Program recently announced the Second Annual Policy Summit — taking place on January 7 and 8, 2002, at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Nationally-known musicians, lawyers, artists, academics, and policymakers will come together to debate some of the current issues surrounding digital technology and artists’ rights. Last year, more than 500 participated in the event. read more

Second Annual Future of Music Policy Summit Announced

November 15, 2001

The Future Of Music Coalition is pleased to announce the Second Annual Policy Summit – taking place on January 7th and 8th, 2002 at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Over 700 musicians, lawyers, artists, academics, and policymakers will come together to debate the most contentious issues surrounding digital technology and artists’ rights. read more

Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?

Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians?

Commercial Radio Station Ownership Consolidation Shown to Harm Artists and the Public, Says FMC Study

FMC Statement Regarding the Release of their Radio Study and NAB's "Fact Sheet"

FMC Response to NAB "Fact Sheet"

Commercial Radio Station Ownership Consolidation Shown to Harm Artists and the Public

Survey Finds Strong Public Support For Policies To Counteract Effects of Radio Consolidation

Artist Groups Deliver "Joint Statement On Current Issues In Radio" to FCC and Congress

Additional Panelists Added to 2002 Future of Music Policy Summit

Second Annual Future of Music Policy Summit Announced

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