Archives: Media Ownership

In September 2004, a panel of media experts came together at the National Press Club in Washington to discuss media consolidation, and the critical crossroad of journalism, business and democracy.

Click on the links below to view video of the panel’s presentations and discussions. Each link will open in a new window. You may need to download Windows Media Player to view.

Tom Kunkel, Dean, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland, Panel Moderator. (2 minutes, 15 seconds)

Frank A. Blethen, publisher of The Seattle Times, Debunking the Myth of the Business Case. (3 minutes, 51 seconds)

Gene Kimmelman, senior director for public policy, Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, The Effect on the Public Interest. (4 minutes, 2 seconds)

Gene Roberts, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland, former managing editor of the New York Times and executive editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, The Impact to Journalism. (2 minutes, 4 seconds)

Geneva Overholser, Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Reporting with the Missouri School of Journalism, former syndicated columnist, member of the New York Times editorial board, Washington Post ombudsman and editor of The Des Moines Register. (2 minutes, 10 seconds)