Radio Deregulation: Has It Served Citizens and Musicians? The Future of Music Coalition, an organization founded to address inequities in music-related industries and empower independent musicians, researched the effects of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The 147 page report analyzes research data to methodically gauge the impact of ownership consolidation. The results (summarized here) conclude that commercial radio has virtually locked out airplay to all but five major labels. History of Public Radio Sue Schardt gives a brief history of NPR and community radio going back to the 1920's in an article entitled A Short History of Public Radio. Further Reading... Community-Media.com provides an summary of essential Books on Community Radio Nan Rubin Nan has played a pivotal role in community radio going back to the 1970's, including co-founding NFCB. Her services are available through Community Radio Services. Public Broadcasting History Current.org provides an in-depth history on public broadcasting, with links to other invididual station histories: Current’s Public Broadcast History Free Press Free Press is a nonpartisan organization working to involve the public in media policymaking and to craft policies for a more democratic media. Grassroots Radio Coalition GRC is a group that advocates for community access and volunteer involvement in radio in every aspect resulting in a diverse format; GRC makes a distinction between regular public NPR-type radio and grassroots public radio, backed by a yearly conference. History of KBOO by KBOO KBOO is a prime example of a sucessful community radio station in Portland, Oregon. KBOO has a large dedicated listenership without compromising any programming. History of Freeform Radio by WFMU WFMU (NY,NY area) is one of the singlemost important radio stations when it comes to music programming. WMFU proudly maintains a freeform format in which the djs are given license to creatively mastermind shows to blow your mind. Reclaim The Media Reclaim the Media works with the goal to empower the public in the area of communications through changing media policy, teaching media literacy, and supporting community media. Brown Broadcast Services Community radio-friendly broadcast engineering services from Portland, Oregon. Grey Frierson Haertig & Associates Another community radio-friendly broadcast engineer from Portland, Oregon. (contact:gfh@haertig.com) Articles of Interest Seattle's History of Alternative Media by Reclaimthemedia.org Amy Goodman's 'Empire' May 23, 2005 The Nation It Didn't Begin with Sesame Street by Jesse Walker Jack Straw Turns 40 by Todd Matthews Lorenzo Milam regarding Pacifica via Ralph Magazine The Care And Feeding of Community Radio by Jesse Walker Get Your Own Show by Don Joyce Listening for Change: Cultivating Support for KDRT-LP and Low Power by Jeff Shaw General Radio Bay Area Radio Museum History of Bay Area/Sacramento/LA/NY Radio, Alternative Radio, Etc by Alex Cosper Lasarletter.com: News on FCC decision-making Radio Locator Tom Donahue, Freeform Pioneer United States Early Radio History Community Radio Information - Links Outside US Australian Community Radio How-To Canadian Community Radio Resources |
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