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Entertainment
Almanac
http://www.infoplease.com/ent.html\
Includes television ratings and schedules, radio and
television network listings as well as various other entertainment-related news
and information.
Databases, Directories & Locators
Books
Movies
Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
http://www.imdb.com
Large database of movies and television shows.
Newspapers
ipl2 (Internet Public
Library) Newspapers & Magazines
http://www.ipl.org/div/news/
Provides links to newspapers worldwide. Links are arranged
by geographic region and title.
Radio Stations
http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/home
Search engine dedicated exclusively to radio station Web
pages and audio streams from the United States and around the world.
Journals, Magazines & Newsletters
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/#
“Editor & Publisher is” a “journal covering all aspects
of the newspaper industry, including business, newsroom, advertising,
circulation, marketing, technology, online and syndicates” (“About Us,” http://www.editorandpublisher.com/About/).
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Home Page
http://www.fcc.gov
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an
independent agency of the United States government that regulates the following
communication-related areas: radio and television broadcasting; telegraph, and
cable television operation; two-way radio and radio operators; and satellite
communication.
Federal Election Commission
(FEC) Home Page
http://www.fec.gov
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is an independent
agency of the United States government with duties comprising the disclosure of
campaign finance information, enforcement of limits and prohibitions on
political contributions for federal elections and oversight of the public
funding of presidential elections.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Home Page
http://www.ftc.gov
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) primary functions
include the administration and enforcement of various federal antitrust and
consumer protection laws.
National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
http://www.ntia.doc.gov
"The National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the Executive Branch's
principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and
information technology issues."
Scholarly Associations & Organizations
American Communication
Association (ACA)
http://www.americancomm.org
The American Communication Association (ACA) promotes
"... academic and professional research, criticism, teaching, practical
use, and exchange of principles and theories of human communication" (About
ACA, http://www.uark.edu/~aca/aboutaca.html).
International Communication
Association (ICA)
http://www.icahdq.org/
Founded in 1950, the ICA's membership includes scholars, government
officials and other individuals from around the world who share an interest in
the study of human communication.
National Communication
Association (NCA)
Note: Until 1997, known as Speech
Association of America
http://www.natcom.org
Founded in 1914, The National Communication Association
(NCA) is the oldest and largest national organization to promote communication
scholarship and education. The purpose of the Association is to promote study,
criticism, research, teaching, and application of the artistic, humanistic, and
scientific principles of communication.
Trade Associations & Organizations
Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA)
http://www.mpaa.org
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) acts as a
representative of the American motion picture, home video and television
industries in the United States.
National Association of
Broadcasters (NAB)
http://www.nab.org/
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is a trade
association of the radio and television industries. The Association represents
these industries before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission, and
various other federal agencies.
National Cable &
Telecommunications Association (NCTA)
http://www.ncta.com/
"The National Cable and Telecommunications Association,
formerly the National Cable Television Association, is the principal trade
association of the cable television industry in the United States. Founded in
1952, NCTA's primary mission is to provide its members with a strong national
presence by providing a single, unified voice on issues affecting the cable and
telecommunications industry" (About NCTA, http://www.ncta.com/aboutus/)
Recording Industry Association
of America (RIAA)
http://www.riaa.com
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a
trade association representing the United States recording industry. The
Association's stated mission is "to foster a business and legal climate
that supports and promotes our members' creative and financial vitality." top of page
Directors Guild of America
(DGA)
http://www.dga.org/
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) seeks to protect US
directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative
freedom, and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible
careers" (J. Shea quoted in Welcome to the Directors Guild of America).
http://www.sag.org
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) represents film and television
performers.
Writers Guild of
America (WGA)
http://www.writersguild.com/
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) represents writers in the
motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries (WGA Home Page).
The Pennsylvania State
Data Center (PaSDC)
http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/
The Pennsylvania State Data Center (PaSDC) is the official
source for demographic and economic data for Pennsylvania.
http://www.census.gov
The U.S. Census Bureau is the primary source of statistical
information on the American population. Statistics on state and local
governments, manufacturers, and a variety of other topics are also collected by
the Bureau and offered at the site.
Statistics Every Writer Should Know
http://www.robertniles.com/stats/
This page offers a brief overview of some basic statistical
concepts.
http://www.journalism.org/
A website published by the Pew Research Center’s Project for
Excellence in Journalism.
http://www.poynter.org/
Website provides news and “how-to’s” related to journalism.
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