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AFTRA members know the effects of consolidation of media ownership on our jobs, our lives, and our communities. As conglomerates combine media outlets across America, we've seen:

• Decreased coverage of local issues in news.
• Fewer editorial perspectives in news.
• Homogenization and disappearance of radio formats.
• Elimination of opportunities for airplay for independent recording artists.
• Perpetuation of threats to live and local media, like 'voice-tracking,' 'central-casting,' and automation.

Now is your chance to tell your stories about what media consolidation is doing to you. AFTRA wants to include your information in our official filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has issued a new "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" on its media ownership rules.

Examples relate to the need for meaningful ownership regulations. They do not have to be drawn from first-hand experience; if you’ve witnessed the problematic by-products of media consolidation at competing non-union stations in your market, we’d like to hear about those, as well.

It’s most helpful to please provide as much detailed information as you can. Submit your stories in the letter form below.