Future of Music Coalition - Policy Day 2009 - Page 7

Around and around we go, and we can only hope that when we stop, the result will be a set of policies that is fair to all the involved parties. The one thing that each and every panelist agreed upon was that participation was crucial to make sure that the coming changes are positive ones. That means understanding what the FCC is doing, speaking out, talking to other people, and insisting that the debate includes all of us, not just the few at the top. As FCC Chairman Michael J. Copps closed his keynote address: “We all must work together to achieve a media we can be proud of.”

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  • 1 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus

    Feb 26, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Great Article...

    ...with each new technology, there are new opportunities for people to get involved with big media.

    Yea, but Radio & Television combined didn't have the cost-to-access ratio in it's favor like the internet does. With both Radio & TV, the consumer would've had to spend big bucks to get involved on the program level. Nowadays, an inexpensive PC & a decent internet connection allows just about anybody to showcase their ideas & passions.

    [I have to read some more...I'll be back with some more thoughts/comments]

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