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Blog: Major Day for Net Neutrality

Today (Oct. 22), the Federal Communications Commission took affirmative steps in preserving the open internet for all. By approving a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Net Neutrality this morning, the Commission moved in a transparent manner to solicit public opinion about this crucial issue.

The goal, according to the FCC, is to eventually adopt “clear, enforceable, common sense rules of the road” meant to keep the door open for continued innovation online, while allowing users access to the broad range of ideas and services today’s internet provides. read more

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Posted by Casey on October 22, 2009 Tags:

Press Release: Future of Music Coalition Statement of FCC Draft Principles for Network Neutrality

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Brings Efforts to Protect the Open Internet to the Public
October 22, 2009
Washington, D.C.—Future of Music Coalition — a national nonprofit that seeks a bright future for musicians and listeners — commends today’s historic introduction of draft principles to protect the open internet for creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and the public. read more
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Blog: Standing Up for Net Neutrality

In the almost ten years that Future of Music Coalition has existed, we’ve seen tremendous changes in the way musicians go about reaching and cultivating fans. Perhaps the biggest development in our decade on the scene is in how artists are using the internet.

It’s safe to say that nearly all of the exciting things that have gone down online are the result of net neutrality — the principle that protects the open internet.

So who could be against that? Well, the big telecommunications and cable companies, for one. Currently, the powerful Internet Service Providers (IPSs) are putting pressure on the Federal Communications Commission to “tone down” its planned introduction of expanded net neutrality principles (and the accompanying public discussions) on the way to possible rulemaking. read more

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Posted by Casey on October 19, 2009 Tags:

Press Mention: Recap: Future Of Music Summit 2009

By Glenn Peoples   Billboard, Oct 08 2009 This year’s Future of Music Summit, held from Sunday to Tuesday in Washington, D.C., had its usual mix of intelligence and meaningful discourse. The appearance of Senator Al Franken, who once drew a map of the lower 48 in under two minutes on Letterman, seemed to have piqued reporters’ interest in the annual event and received the most media coverage. But other speakers and topics received coverage as well, and here are some places you can go to read and hear what was said. If you missed the conference, you may have caught its webcast from the Future of Music Web site. Even busy people who only occasionally tuned into the webcast were treated to great commentary from political and business leaders. read more
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Press Release: Paths Converged at 2009 Future of Music Policy Summit

FMC’s eighth Policy Summit featured newsworthy keynotes, interactive events and vibrant discussion about music, technology and policy
October 8, 2009
Washington, D.C.— From fascinating keynotes by Senator Al Franken and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to special conversations between artists, managers, journalists and policymakers, the eighth Future of Music Policy Summit illuminated key issues in music, media and public policy, while offering practical advice to musicians seeking to learn new ways to amplify and sustain their careers. Nearly five hundred people attended the three-day event, and nearly 9,000 more watched the live interactive webcast. read more
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Blog: And, We're Back… From the Future of Music Policy Summit!

Wow. Just wow.

FMC is currently decompressing from the the thrill-a-minute three-day extravaganza that was the 2009 Future of Music Policy Summit. It was truly incredible — from kickoff to closing cocktail party. We met TONS of amazing people, and we’re kind of wishing the show could just keep going (on the other hand, a well deserved breather is definitely appreciated by our staff). We want to give a shout out to everyone who participated in this year’s conference at Georgetown University in DC from Oct. 4-6. read more

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Posted by Casey on October 7, 2009 Tags:

Press Mention: FCC Chairman Uses Springsteen Titles to Explain Internet Policy

Rolling Stone, Oct 06 2009 Later in his “Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit” speech, which you can download in its entirety over at FCC.gov, Genachowski talked about Merge Records’ ability, thanks to the Internet, to make top acts out of artists like Arcade Fire and Spoon with very little help of terrestrial radio play. “I want to salute the many artists who have already signed up to publicly lend their voice in support of Net Neutrality — including artists from R.E.M., Pearl Jam, OK Go, Wilco, and many, many more,” he said in closing. read more
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Blog: Kickass Kickoff for Future of Music Policy Summit!

It’s on.

Musicians, artist advocates, policymakers, journalists, technologists and industry reps have descended upon the lovely Georgetown University campus in Washington, DC for the 2009 Future of Music Policy Summit.

There’s even more excitement lined up for tomorrow. But if you couldn’t make it to DC — have no fear: you can check out an interactive webcast of Policy Summit right here. read more

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Posted by Casey on October 5, 2009 Tags:

Blog: Keeping the Internet Open (Even for Those Who Would Prefer it Closed)

The anti-Net Neutrality brigade is at it again. Some may have seen the recent opinion piece at NPR.com by Scott Cleland, which offers a litany of reasons why net neutrality — which makes the internet go vroom! — should be done away with to fill the coffers of a few powerful Internet Service Providers (ISPs). We’ve heard Cleland’s views on the issue many times, but we couldn’t disagree more with his position.

In the article, Cleland claims that net neutrality principles are damaging to free speech and business. Actually, it’s kind of the opposite. read more

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Posted by Casey on September 30, 2009 | 2 comments Tags:
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