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08/05/2020
Honors
The Media Institute will honor Comcast senior evp David Cohen and former FCC commissioner Mignon Clyburn at its annual Free Speech America Gala on Oct 14. This year’s gala will be a
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08/05/2020
O’Rielly Nomination Withdrawn
The White House withdrew its re-nomination of FCC commissioner Michael O’Rielly, a Republican who many expected to serve a third term at the Commission.
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07/30/2020
O’Rielly Calls Out Media Diversity Rules
FCC commish Michael O’Rielly called the Commission’s rules designed to promote diversity in media ownership “a complete failure” at a virtual luncheon held by the Media Institute Wednesday.
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07/01/2020
Analyst Says Strong Broadcast Ratings Bode Well for Retrans
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated several media trends, from cord-cutting to the shift of ad dollars to digital. One of the lesser known impacts may be that it has further cemented retransmission consent payments for broadcasters.
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11/15/2019
Comcast’s Cohen Comes to Washington
A day after US Supreme Court oral arguments in Byron Allen’s racial discrimination suit against Comcast, Comcast’s senior evp and chief diversity officer David Cohen blasted the litigation.
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11/30/2017
FCC: Pai Continues Social Media Battle at Media Institute Luncheon
FCC chmn Ajit Pai continued his fight against social media speaking at a Media Institute luncheon Wednesday, claiming platforms like Facebook and Twitter are reflecting “the growing feeling that America today is a meaner, coarser place than it used to be.”