Univ of Minnesota study on the impact of online piracy on international box office sales. News flash: there isn’t much of one.
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Trends in Latino Mobile Phone Usage
This report is a comprehensive compilation of data on how the Latino community is using mobile phones.
The compilation of the data indicates three major tendencies: Latinos are less likely to adopt broadband at home than other ethnic groups, are three times more likely than the general population to rely on mobile phones as their only means of Internet access, and are footing larger mobile phone bills than any other demographic group.
American Hate Radio Report
This report from the National Hispanic Media Coalition sheds light on the prevalence and the dangers of American hate radio. Specifically, it chronicles how hate groups and hate crimes have spiked while hate radio’s popularity and reach have risen. Finally, it examines a microcosm of the prevalence of hate radio synthesizing hundreds of consumer complaints to the FCC against one station in Southern California. Clear Channel Radio’s KFI AM 640
Designing for Impact: The Rise of High-Impact Social Justice Documentaries
This report, from the Center for Social Media at American University, provides 6 in-depth case studies of the documentary film process and how to evaluate impact.
Pew Study: Word of Mouth Frequent Source of News
While local TV news remains the most popular source for local information in America, adults rely on it primarily for just three subjects — weather, breaking news and to a lesser extent traffic. Continue reading Pew Study: Word of Mouth Frequent Source of News
E-Waste: What to do with that old TV, Phone or Computer
Recycling resources in the East Bay that are responsible and community-oriented. For analog TV’s, old computers and cell phones … and more.
Copyright and Fair Use
This on-line guide from the Stanford University Library and Nolo Books covers most of the important information on copyrights, fair use and permissions.
National Broadband Policy for the Twenty-First Century: Thoughts from the Grassroots
This Media Alliance report is a compilation of several events held in the state of California where grassroots groups and members of the community gathered to discuss the the Internet.