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https://lnkd.in/diKbpNhg Trump vs. Media Moves Back to the White House President-elect has sued some networks and threatened broadcast licenses; executives brace for possible deal drama By Joe Flint and Drew FitzGerald Nov. 14, 2024 5:30 am ET Donald Trump has filed lawsuits against Disney’s ABC and Paramount Global’s PARA - CBS, railed against “fake” and “failing” news organizations, and called for the government to revoke some broadcasters’ licenses. Now, he will be bringing those grudges back to the White House. The question is whether Trump will stay in the realm of verbal attacks against news organizations and personalities—or extend into regulatory action. 

The day when Republicans, and especially Trump, goes after Fox and other avowedly hard-right conservative broadcast owners for editorial decisions they make in presenting "news", then I'll consider the "public interest" argument. Yes, cable networks are not subject to the kind of regulation allowable under the "public airwaves" theory, but intentional lies and distortions are what they are and if a selective use of "public interest" is used to threaten the licenses of broadcasters Trump selects, then we no longer living in even a sham democracy. Let the FCC under Carr reimpose the "Fairness Doctrine" and let Congress let it stand, and maybe America can restore a bit of integrity to reporting and political coverage across the political and broadcast spectrum; as it should be. https://lnkd.in/eccsGHgX

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In business, when your customers stop buying what you are sellling, either restructure your company (with great management changes) or you go out of business. This will apply to the corrupt media.

Is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) a cheerleader for every 'progressive' movement in the world, or does it just wilfully fail to understand how electoral systems work outside of Australian inner cities? I know folks will say, 'why do you keep watching it'? Guess I remain optimistic that it may one day return to some sort of journalistic integrity and balance! Tonight was a doozy, when one of the network's 'star turns' announced that, in 'national' polls, Ms Harris had inched in front of Mr Trump in the United States race for the White House. Surprised, I switched over immediately to an analysis of the likely situation within the US Presidential Electoral College (the only contest that counts) following most recent polling. That analysis showed Mr Trump leading with well over an anticipated 300 votes with Ms Harris at a little over 200. This was a fraction down for Mr Trump on analysis from a month ago. What of it? Well, Aussies watching the programme have been misled that Ms Harris has overturned Mr Trump's lead and may even be, at this stage, a competitive contender for the Presidency. That is simply not the case today. It may take place in the long months leading up to the election, but the frothy ABC bias couldn't be contained and, as has often happened with our public broadcaster, an inaccurate report was presented. How about some better research and more professional journalistic standards?

Bristish media regulator Ofcom yesterday has set out its plans for putting the United Kingdom’s Media Bill into practice, once it becomes law... Read More At:- https://lnkd.in/gp4Hv2bd Ofcom #bristishmedia #ofcom #unitedkingdom #news #newsfeed #newsupdate #dailynews #ibwnews

The number of people angry at broadcast stations because the GOP decided to run a candidate/s who use the statute to air vile, racist, bigoted, grotesque imagery is so depressing. Candidate ads are a revenue LOSS for local broadcast. There is NO 1A protection for broadcast editorial discretion when it comes to legally qualified candidates accessing the licensed spectrum. There are arguments for and against § 315. But the depths of exploitation of it know no bounds. That a licensee is forced to use their own inventory to add disclaimers on the front or back ends speaks volumes. And… if our hands are going to be tied by a statute that overrides indecency/safe harbor regs, then perhaps indecency/safe harbor serve no real purpose anymore if they ever really did. Because clearly the message we are sending is that protected speech can be compelled or censored arbitrarily. Chilling indeed. https://lnkd.in/eJfmCgH6

A Response to "Head of FCC Rejects Donald Trump's Call to Revoke ABC Broadcast License" Dear Fellow Americans: I, today, support the FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel's decision to reject the call from Republican Presidential nominee Mr. Trump to revoke government's broadcast license from ABC on public record. The statement by Chairwoman Rosenworcel is as follows: "The First Amendment is a cornerstone to our democracy. The Commission does not revoke licenses for broadcast stations simply because of political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage. Our job at the agency is to license broadcast stations in a manner consistent with the Constitution and the Communications Act of 1934 as well as the rules and policies we have adopted pursuing of these laws. There are no exceptions." Based on the news this evening and under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), her statement was sent to U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). And, I, too, agree. Mr. Trump alleges that the September 10, 2024 debate with Vice President Harris was rigged. The United States Constitution and other provisions apply to all people, nations, and tribes, regardless if a person is likable or not. No former or sitting U.S. President or any member of the American judiciary has the authority to deny a person of his or her individual and constitutional rights under the local, state, federal or international laws. Also, the laws are neither abused for self-interests nor abandoned for wrongful prosecutions. This conclusion is certainly true under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The FCC to this end falls under "Free Speech." Thus, the critical question before all of us good faith voters today is: Will Mr. Trump allege that the U.S. Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 is rigged, if these certified results hand him a second loss? Responsible leadership is leadership by our examples. Let's move forward with 47 days left: #MUTETRUMP.

#Politics is slowly taking a turn to direct access. The old guard methods cant see the writing on the wall. Staying relevant is going to require adding significant value or they will lose their gate keeping revenue generation capabilities. Prime time news viewing is down. Network stations like NBCUniversal, CBS, & ABC News viewership is down. Newspaper readership is down. Post Card response rates are down. Political ads will have a problem. It's a marketing problem that candidates like Jeff Jackson understand very well. Using social media to bypass the gatekeepers for direct, inexpensive, rapid access to their audience. This changes everything - the amount of money necessary to win an election, who you need on staff, and the way you campaign.

France’s far-right threatens to privatise public media The far-right National Rally has pledged to privatise public television and radio in France if it wins a majority in the country’s snap parliamentary election, a deeply concerning threat. The Public Media Alliance finds any move to threaten or privatise public media in France deeply disturbing. A well-resourced, independent, and impartial public media that is owned by and accountable to the public is a vital part of any democracy, as shown by the high levels of trust the public have in them. Any such move would add to the worrying attacks on public media being seen across Europe. https://lnkd.in/gBbquzyZ