 
Political Ad Spend to SoarAugust 23, 2010 The shaky economy won't stop politicians from spending a record amount on advertising in an effort to sway mid-term election results. Read Full Article 
Critics Assail Comcast-NBCU Merger PlansAugust 20, 2010 The war of words between Comcast and its critics flared up once more. Read Full Article 
Google, Verizon Unveil Open Internet PlanAugust 10, 2010 According to the proposal, ISPs may prioritize new services. Critics cry foul and say such measures threaten the open Web. Google's Eric Schmidt is shown. Read Full Article
Opposition to NBCU-Comcast IntensifiesAugust 04, 2010 Letters to the National Association of Attorneys General call for a close review of the proposed acquisition. Read Full Article 
AOL Eyes Political Ad SeasonJuly 22, 2010 AOL appears to be positioning itself as a go-to ad destination for politicians and advocacy groups looking to persuade the masses prior to the 2010 mid-term elections. Read Full Article 
Poll: New Financial Regs Won't HelpJuly 16, 2010 Forget about the new law: Consumers don't feel any more secure about how their money is being handled. Read Full Article 
Coalition to Push FCC on Retransmission RulesJuly 14, 2010 A group of 31 cable systems and associations, satellite companies, independent programmers and consumer organizations have formed the American Television Alliance. Read Full Article 
Court Shoots Down FCC on IndecencyJuly 13, 2010 For now, f-bombs from rock artists or actors on live TV are safe. A U.S. Appeals Court today shot down the FCC's indecency enforcement policies. Read Full Article
Broadcasters Ask FCC to Loosen UpJuly 13, 2010 The NAB calls for a reform of national media rules, claiming such changes would help broadcasters compete in a multichannel world. Read Full Article 
Coalition Opposes Comcast-NBCUJuly 08, 2010 Twenty-one organizations form a coalition to oppose Comcast's bid to acquire 51 percent of NBCU. Read Full Article 
White House Backs FCC's Wireless Spectrum StanceJune 28, 2010 The White House is throwing its support behind the Federal Communications Commission's proposal to reclaim 500 MHz of federal and commercial spectrum to stimulate mobile and fixed broadband. Read Full Article 
FCC Opens Internet ProceedingJune 17, 2010 When it comes to regulating the Internet, Federal Communications Commission chair Julius Genachowski is, if nothing else, relentless. Read Full Article 
Folks Support Stricter Ad Claim RegulationsJune 11, 2010 A new Harris Poll finds 65 percent favoring "more strict" controls, vs. 6 percent favoring a "less strict" approach. Read Full Article 
Judge Rules for Don Henley in Ad FlapJune 02, 2010 A judge has ruled that California senatorial candidate Chuck DeVore violated Don Henley's copyrights. Read Full Article
FCC Begins Ownership ReviewMay 26, 2010 The commission has teed up its quadrennial review of the nation's media ownership rules. Shown: Julius Genachowski, chairman of the FCC. Read Full Article
In Washington, Battle Lines Are DrawnMay 25, 2010 There's a tug-of-war developing in Washington over which government body has the authority to change the nation's communications rules. Read Full Article 
High Court Shoots Down 'Must Carry' ReviewMay 17, 2010 The U.S. Supreme Court today denied Cablevision's request for a review of the rules that require cable operators to carry local broadcast TV stations. Read Full Article 
Stearns Counters FCC With Internet BillMay 12, 2010 The battle lines are being drawn over who in the government should regulate the Internet. Read Full Article 
Lawmakers Float Online Privacy BillMay 04, 2010 Reps. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) and Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) have released a draft of a bill that would require Web publishers and ad networks to publicly disclose when they collect data on Internet users. However, it would not require users to opt-in before firms collect data about them for advertising and commerce purposes. If individuals don't want information collected about themselves, they need to take action -- unless that information is of a highly sensitive nature,like medical records or social security numbers. Read Full Article 
Horizon CEO to Helm 4A's Policy UnitMay 04, 2010 Bill Koenigsberg, CEO, Horizon Media, has been named chairman of the American Association of Advertising Agencies' Media Policy Committee. Read Full Article
HuffPo E-letter Targets Beltway JunkiesApril 20, 2010 HuffPost Hill is a daily e-mail newsletter aimed squarely at Beltway junkies. Read Full Article
FCC Extends Comcast-NBCU Comment PeriodApril 19, 2010 The Federal Communications Commission has extended the comment period for Comcast's bid to acquire 51 percent of NBC Universal. Read Full Article
IAB, NAI Change Tactics on Ad TargetingApril 15, 2010 Interactive ad industry trade groups now advocate greater transparency and opt-out links. Read Full Article 
Groups Decry Web 'Privacy Threats'April 08, 2010 In an FTC filing, consumer advocates raise the alarm about "real-time" ad delivery systems. Read Full Article
Court Lifts Cross-Ownership Ban StayMarch 23, 2010 Newspapers and broadcasters finally catch a regulatory break, but some groups fear the impact of reduced competition. Read Full Article
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