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Monolith Or Mosaic: Can The Federal Communications Commission Legitimately Pursue A Repetition Of Local Content At The Expense Of Local Diversity?, Cheryl A. Leanza Feb 2004

Monolith Or Mosaic: Can The Federal Communications Commission Legitimately Pursue A Repetition Of Local Content At The Expense Of Local Diversity?, Cheryl A. Leanza

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Media Concentration: A Case Of Power, Ego, And Greed Confronting Our Sensibilities, W. Curtiss Priest Feb 2004

Media Concentration: A Case Of Power, Ego, And Greed Confronting Our Sensibilities, W. Curtiss Priest

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Politics And Policy Of Media Ownership, Ben Scott Feb 2004

The Politics And Policy Of Media Ownership, Ben Scott

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


On Media Consolidation, The Public Interest, And Angels Earning Wings, Victoria F. Phillips Feb 2004

On Media Consolidation, The Public Interest, And Angels Earning Wings, Victoria F. Phillips

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


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

No abstract provided.


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 …