FCC Approves Media Consolidation

evenprime writes "You can expect more media consolidation in the future. CBS is reporting that the FCC has approved the media deregulation that was previously discussed on Slashdot. Expect Clear Channel, Viacom and their kin to get bigger, and the radio to have even less diversity (a situation that some people think is responsible for falling CD sales)."

Comments

One channel to rule them all

[Colonel Panic]

...and no rules to bind them...

There's plenty of diversity on the radio

[L. VeGas]

I like all kinds of music.
As long as the radio plays both top-40 and pop, it doesn't really matter to me.

Whoo-Hooo!

[ambisinistral]

Now I'll be able to get even more Clear Channel stations on my radio! My motto is: you can never have too much gruel.

Breaking News: Colonel Panic is a Thought Criminal

[burgburgburg]

All units converge on the last known location of "Colonel Panic" for prompt, efficient, friendly reeducation.

All those found conversing with the thought criminal will be treated in the same manner. Have a nice day. Or else.

In Other News...

[crazyphilman]

Oceania is now allied with Eastasia. Oceania has ALWAYS been allied with Eastasia.

...And Nothing to Watch

[Nom du Keyboard]

10,000 radio & TV stations
1,000 channels
100 years of broadcast history
10< owners
And still nothing to watch.

Silver Lining

[shivianzealot]

Look on the bright side, kids; people in my area can, between two stations, watch The Simpsons four times on the average weekday, and soon maybe six or ten!

I for one, am quite pleased with this decision. It is a great day for Sienfeld re-reuns.