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Luncheon Speakers

David W. Kenny, executive chairman of Nielsen, discussed changes in audience measurement owing to the rise in streaming and digital content platforms at a Communications … Read More »

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Issue Watch

Trump Calls for MSNBC To Be Shut Down

President Donald Trump called for the MSNBC cable news network to be shuttered in an evening post on Truth Social. Reacting to reports that CNN … Read More »

FCC Reopens Complaints Against Top Broadcasters

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reopening a number of complaints against broadcast outlets that were dismissed by the previous administration just days before President … Read More »

House Advances AM Radio Bill for Vehicles

Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of vehicles took a step forward in the House Sept. 18 as the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45 to 2 … Read More »

Media & Communications Policy Blog

Informed and thoughtful commentary on a variety of First Amendment and communications policy issues.

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Lifeline 988 Texting: Let Industry Innovate
By Michael O’Rielly

Since becoming operational in 2022, the short code telephone number 988 has been a literal lifesaver with over 10 million callers reaching out with hope … Read More »

A New Era at the FCC: What’s Ahead
By Adonis Hoffman, Esq.

Media have become more important and invasive in our lives than ever. Whether online, TV, video, wireless, or wearable devices, Americans can’t seem to … Read More »

Focusing on ‘Net Vitality’ Can Help End ‘Net Neutrality’ War
By Stuart N. Brotman

The latest battle over “net neutrality” has returned to the federal courts and to the sharply divided perspectives regarding the extent to which the Federal … Read More »

Press Releases

Media Institute Will Honor Floyd Abrams, Patrick Butler, Richard E. Wiley at ‘Free Speech America’ Gala in Washington

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez To Deliver Keynote Remarks at Oct. 29 Event FOR RELEASE: October 28, 2024 Contact: Richard T. Kaplar The Media Institute 703-506-8030 Vienna, Va., October 28, 2024 [...]

TV Host Dan Abrams and PBS Journalist Judy Woodruff To Present Awards at Media Institute’s ‘Free Speech America’ Gala on Oct. 29

Floyd Abrams, Patrick Butler, and Richard E. Wiley To Be Honored; FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Will Be Featured Speaker FOR RELEASE: October 11, 2024 Contact: Richard T. Kaplar The Media Institute [...]

Media Institute’s Madison Project Publishes Practical Guide To Give Voters Media Literacy Tools for Upcoming Elections

FOR RELEASE: October 8, 2024 Contact: Richard T. Kaplar The Media Institute 703-506-8030 Vienna, Va., October 8, 2024 – The Media Institute’s Madison Project has released a guide to help voters [...]

Law & Policy

The Institute participated with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and other media groups recently in the following friend-of-the-court briefs and letter.

U.S. v. Team Finance

Intervention by Media Outlets To Challenge Access Restrictions Is Essential

VIEW Brief

Amin v. Winslow

Physician’s Public-Official Status Is Key Under California Anti-SLAPP Law

VIEW Brief

Sullivan v. University of Washington

Identities of State University Committee Members Should Be Public

VIEW Brief

Digital Media Center

Digital Media Center Partners With Parks Associates

Parks Associates 2024 “Future of Video” Conferences

WORKSHOP IN-PERSON:

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Consumers and Streaming Services Viewing Habits, Research Workshop
Event Info | Click to Register

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Net Vitality 3.0: Identifying the Top-Tier Global Broadband Internet Ecosystem Leaders

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

2024 ‘FREE SPEECH AMERICA’ GALA

The Institute’s “Free Speech America” Gala took place on October 29, 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. We honored Floyd Abrams with our Freedom of Speech Award and Patrick Butler with our American Horizon Award. Institute Board Chairman Richard E. Wiley received The Media Institute Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening’s Featured Speaker was FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez.