The Future of Media Town Hall Meeting is Coming to Columbus... We Need You!
Do you want the media to do a better job of covering issues you care about? Do you want more quality journalism? Are you wondering whether a few giant media conglomerates will provide the diverse and independent viewpoints you need?
Attend the Future of Media Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30pm at the Broad Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Ohio. (click for directions)
The Federal Communications Commission is considering new media ownership rules that may increase the number of newspapers, radio stations and TV stations that one company is allowed to own.
Now is your chance to tell FCC Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein, Robert McDowell and Michael Copps how well the media are serving your community. Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard! Register today to attend (registration is appreciated, but not required).
Want to attend, but not sure what to say? No problem! Common Cause Ohio is holding a training workshop on Monday, March 5 at 6:30pm to answer your questions about media ownership issues and help you prepare to testify at the hearing. The workshop will take place at the Common Cause Ohio office - 50 W. Broad Street #1705 in Columbus. Register today to attend (registration is appreciated, but not required).
Can't make it to the hearing? You can still tell the FCC what you think about the state of media in Ohio and whether Big Media should be allowed to get even bigger. Go to www.commoncause.org/NoMoreConsolidation to send your message today!
Spread the word! Be sure to tell your friends, family and neighbors about this important opportunity to speak out for a more open and democratic media.
Get the facts. Check out these resources on media consolidation.
• Facts on Media in America: Did You Know?
Media consolidation facts at-a-glance
• Citizens Speak: The Real World Impacts of Media Consolidation
Get inspired by fellow activists' testimony at other FCC hearings
• Who Owns What and A Timeline of Media Mega-Mergers
Where we are today, and how we got here
Tips for testifying before FCC Commissioners