September 13, 2001
FCC Launches Cross-Ownership Review
source: R&R Online

The commission's review of its broadcast/newspaper cross ownership rules could lead to a loosening or even elimination of the rule prohibiting ownership of a broadcast station and newspaper in the same market. The FCC is inviting comment on a series of proposals, including whether it should establish a "voice count" standard, which would permit combinations as long as a certain number of independently owned media "voices" remained in a market. Another possible result could be the establishment of a "market concentration" standard, which would allow combinations as long as the total market share didn't exceed a certain level. The FCC is also asking for input on what effect media-ownership diversity has on a market and what impact new media outlets like the Internet have on news sources for consumers.

posted on September 13, 2001 06:34 PM