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The “Vast Wasteland” Revisited: Headed For More Of The Same?, Michael J. Copps May 2003

The “Vast Wasteland” Revisited: Headed For More Of The Same?, Michael J. Copps

Federal Communications Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Whatever Happened To Local News?: The “Vast Wasteland” Reconsidered, Geoffrey Cowan May 2003

Whatever Happened To Local News?: The “Vast Wasteland” Reconsidered, Geoffrey Cowan

Federal Communications Law Journal

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Equity Pooling And Media Ownership, Peter Chinloy May 1999

Equity Pooling And Media Ownership, Peter Chinloy

Federal Communications Law Journal

This Article outlines a method of pooling equity for acquiring a portfolio of media properties. Each participant receives a security containing an investment return and a management right. The management right goes only to one successful bidder, offering a cash payment to other investors as an access price. By offering repeat bidding on several properties, different members of a pool achieve ownership while diversifying their risk. Alternatively, an investor not wishing management receives a higher compensating return. The procedure is particularly suited to media properties dependent on local advertising such as radio, "free" community newspapers, and television outlets. These properties …