FCC Releases Advertising Study Which Reveals Tale of Two Systems; Study Shows Broadcasters Serving the Minority Community Earn Less Per Listener FCC News Release Statement of Chairman Kennard Remarks of Commisioner Tristani Synopsis of Study Briefing Notes on Study Other Statements

Stating that "Minority broadcasters should have a fair opportunity to compete for ad dollars," FCC Chairman William Kennard today released a study and conducted a forum on the impact of advertising practices on minority-owned and minority-formatted broadcast stations. Immediately following the release of the study, Chairman Kennard joined high-level representatives from the broadcasting, advertising and civil rights communities to discuss the study's findings and plan future actions. Listed below are the written remarks distributed by participants in that discussion. Press Release from the Office of Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick A Message From Congressman Bob Menendez Press Release From Civil Rights Forum on communications policy (Acrobat Format) Press Release From National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (Acrobat Format) Remarks of American Advertising Federation President & CEO Wally Synder Press Statement of El Dorado Communications