Dan Patio Dalton

“Not a single organization representing journalists and news workers agreed to this undemocratic and secretive deal with one of the businesses destroying our industry.” This is another missed opportunity for meaningful progress and a reminder of Big Tech’s continued unchecked dominance. It also makes abundantly clear that the need for federal action is now more urgent than ever. It is past time for Congress to pass the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA), a bipartisan bill that would give broadcasters and other news publishers the power to come together and negotiate fair terms with Big Tech for how their content is used online. The size of tech platforms like Amazon, Facebook and Google dwarfs local TV and radio stations. These tech giants act as gatekeepers of online content, controlling how consumers access news, and how news publishers are compensated for the use of our content. At the same time, they also siphon away advertising revenue that would otherwise be reinvested into local journalism. The platforms exploit their dominant market position, making it harder for broadcasters to sustain their operations while benefiting from the valuable content created by local stations.  News is costly to produce, and stations invest significant resources to keep reporters in their local communities. The business practices of the tech giants prevent local stations from recouping their investment in local journalism, as these platforms exert enormous influence over what online content is eligible to be monetized. Big Tech controls the share of revenue they retain and the amount passed on to the content providers, who ironically bear the costs of producing the quality journalism that benefits the platforms. The bipartisan JCPA will level the playing field, allowing TV and radio stations to continue their vital work in producing trusted, fact-based journalism. With the upcoming elections, we need strong local newsrooms to keep Americans informed. In fact, the Swing State Project found that a majority of Americans trust their local broadcasters more than any other medium for election news. Local broadcast stations know the communities they report on, they drive on the same roads, take their children to the same parks and cheer on the same local sports teams as their audiences. From covering city council meetings to the high school football game to the upcoming election, broadcasters provide verified news and information Americans can trust. Local newsrooms need a level playing field to work with Big Tech. Congress needs to pass the JCPA – our democracy depends on it.

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Sometimes in life, you’re right on time. 😃This is why, when we started down the road to create our IBC - International Broadcasting Convention Accelerator Project: ‘Digital Replicas and Talent ID: Provenance, Verification and New Automated Workflows’ - that we knew we had the chance to articulate a solution for a very real problem: fraudulent deepfakes and unauthorized usages of Name, Image, Likeness, and Voice (NILV) of public figures. Through legislation moves like these two bills, the stage is set for the industry to come together and work out the systems and methods of protecting talent with the “4 C’s” of Consent, Control, Credit, and Compensation.

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Look, I do not want to over simplify the trend, but I will: 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙣. How so? They do not care where news comes from, as long as it is violent, salacious, outlandish, crazed, or whatever aghast adjectives you assign. 𝙄𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚. It just has to be clicked on. It is all about selling advertising. Want to right this wrong? 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧. Get involved with your community. We will all be better for it. #newspapers #publishing #education

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Join us tonight for the rush-hour on Spectrum news 1! Tune in between 4 and 7 PM Monday through Friday for the latest updates on three major fires burning simultaneously in California. Stay informed with our coverage of post-debate reactions and polls! At Spectrum news 1, we are committed to delivering news you can trust, ensuring unbiased and fair reporting. #SpectrumNews1 #CaliforniaFires #PostDebateReaction #UnbiasedNews

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Black Music Appreciation Month is a time to celebrate the profound impact of Black musicians on American culture, particularly in the realm of music. From the earliest days of rock and roll to the modern era of alternative rock, Black artists have played a pivotal role in shaping the genre and pushing boundaries. The history of alternative rock is deeply rooted in rebellion and counterculture, and Black musicians have been at the forefront of this movement. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Tina Turner, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince are just a few of the pioneering Black musicians who have left their mark on rock music. Despite the stereotypes that often surround certain genres, Black musicians have consistently demonstrated their ability to create diverse and unique sounds, blending influences from punk rock, hard rock, hip hop, and folk music. The Black Alt-rock bands of the 1980s and 1990s, such as Living Colour, Rage Against the Machine, Fishbone, and Bad Brains, have made significant contributions to the genre, pushing boundaries and blending different styles to create something entirely new. In Denver, artists like Elyjah “Tribe” Youngblood are challenging stereotypes and showcasing the diversity of the music scene. Youngblood, a Black Alt-rock artist, is a prime example of the power of music to challenge the status quo and express individualism. As we celebrate Black Music Appreciation Month, let's take a moment to reflect on the contributions of Black musicians to music and culture, and to recognize the diversity of sounds and styles that make up the rich tapestry of American music. Read "Black Alternative Music" by CHRISTEN ALDRIDGE #blackmusicappreciationmonth #altrock #blackrockhistory #diversityinmusic #musicforsocialchange

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