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Airwaves - refers to the electromagnetic spectrum that transmits radio, TV, wireless and other signals. Non-technical term.

Watch “A Low Power Radio Katrina Story” on Bill Moyers Journal

On a special segment aired August 24, 2007, low-powered FM radio (LPFM) activist Hannah Sassaman of the Prometheus Radio Project, journalist Rick Karr and Bill Moyers discuss the current battle to protect and bolster low-power FM radio, as well as look at how low-power radio helped to save lives after Hurricane Katrina. To watch the video segment click here.

Investing in Youth Media: A Guide for Grantmakers

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Watch interveiws and clips from youth media organizations.

Investing in Youth Media (PDF) is a compilation of success stories, lessons, and guidance for grantmakers interested in the vibrant and growing field of youth media. Youth media changes lives by building young people's skills, making them more civically engaged, and influencing public discussion. Through making media, young people find an opportunity to define themselves, their challenges, goals, strengths, and weaknesses.

Beyond Broadcast Multi-Media Now Online

The 2008 Beyond Broadcast conference was a mix of discussions and demonstrations with leaders and innovators in public media. Keep the conversations going on the Beyond Broadcast social network and the conference Twitter stream. Didn't make it to the conference?

Call for Submissions: The Council on Foundations Film & Video Festival

The Council on Foundations and Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM) are seeking submissions of films and videos for the Council on Foundations' 42nd Annual Film & Video Festival to be held May 4-6 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Download a PDF version of this notice through the link provided at the bottom of this page.)


Deadline: June 27, 2008. 

Making Your Media Matter ‘08 Podcast and Discussion Forum

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Audio podcasts and power points from the 2008 Making Your Media Matter conference (Feb 7-8, 2008) are now available for download on the Center for Social Media's website at centerforsocialmedia.org. Content includes:

U.S. Presidential Candidates' Positions on Intellectual Property Issues

Intellectual property rights issues have been finding their way into the campaign platforms of candidates vying to become the next president of the United States. Intellectual Property Watch has compiled the policy positions of the candidates so far.

New Book: "Democratic Communications; Formations, Projects, Possibilities"

Lanham, Md.: Lexington Books, 2008.
338pp; Cloth 0-7391-1866-8 / 978-0-7391-1866-5

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