public media: from broadcast to broadband
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Ellen Goodman as part of The Internet as Playground and FactoryTRANSCRIPT
Ellen P. Goodman Rutgers University School of Law
12 Nov. 2009
What is public media’s purpose given:
Public Broadcasting Act of 1967
“foster delivery of public telecommunications services;”
Access
Public Broadcasting Act of 1967
“that constitute a source of alternative services for all, and that serve as valuable local community resources through outreach;”
Outreach
Public Broadcasting Act of 1967
“that are responsive to local and general interests, expressing diversity and excellence , involving creative risks, and addressing the needs of unserved and underserved audiences, particularly children and minorities.”
Service
Public media mission
Case for public media
Case against public media
Some aspirations
Public media functions
Create
Connect
Structural Reforms