The Federal Trade Commission will hold two days of workshops on December 1 and 2, 2009, to explore how the Internet has affected journalism. The event is free and open to the public. The workshop will assemble representatives from print, online, broadcast and cable news organizations, academics, consumer advocates, bloggers, and other new media representatives.
Updates regarding the December 1 and 2, 2009 workshops, including an agenda and panelists will be posted on this webpage, or can be accessed via RSS Feed from this webpage.
- Press Releases
- Federal Register Notice
- Agenda
- Panelist Bios (coming soon)
- Public Comments
- Webcast (A live webcast will be available on the day of the event. Bookmark this page and come back on December 1st and 2nd to link to the webcast.)
PRE-REGISTRATION
This workshop is free and open to the public. All attendees will be required to display a current driver's license or other valid form of photo identification.
Pre-registration for this workshop is not required, but is encouraged so that we can estimate how many people will attend and what space to make available for media equipment. Pre-registration does not guarantee seating, which is provided on a first come, first served basis. Media should contact the Office of Public Affairs at 202-326-2180.
To pre-register, please email your name and affiliation to newsmediaworkshop@ftc.gov
NOTE: When you pre-register, we will collect your name, affiliation, and your email address. This information will be used to estimate how many people will attend. We may use your email address to contact you with information about the workshop.
Members of the public and press who wish to participate but who cannot attend can view a live Webcast via a link on this page on the day of the event.
The FTC Conference Center is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need an accommodation related to a disability, please call Carrie McGlothin at 202-326-3388. Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodations needed and a way to contact you if we need more information.
FILING A COMMENT
The Commission invites interested persons to submit written comments on issues related to the questions posed in the Federal Register Notice by November 6, 2009. In addition, any interested person may submit written comments on any of the topics addressed during the workshops.
Comments should refer to “News Media Workshop – Comment, Project No. P091200” and be submitted according to the instructions below.
To File Electronically:
Comments filed in electronic form should be submitted by using the following weblink: https://public.commentworks.com/ftc/newsmediaworkshop and following the instructions on the web-based form.
To File in Paper Form:
A comment filed in paper form should include “News Media Workshop – Comment, Project No. P091200” both in the text and on the envelope, and mail or deliver two copies to the following address:
Federal Trade Commission/Office of the Secretary
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Room H-135 (Annex F)
Washington, DC 20580
Because postal mail in the Washington area and at the Commission is subject to delay, please consider submitting your comments in electronic form, as described above. The FTC requests that you send any comment by courier or overnight service, if possible.
To Request Confidential Treatment:
Comments containing material for which confidential treatment is requested must be filed in paper form, must be clearly labeled “Confidential,” and must comply with Commission Rule 4.9(c). Comments should not include any sensitive personal information, such as an individual’s Social Security Number; date of birth; driver’s license number or other state identification number or foreign country equivalent; passport number; financial account number; or credit or debit card number. Comments also should not include any sensitive health information, such as medical records and other individually identifiable health information.
FTC PRIVACY POLICY
Under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) or other laws, we may be required to disclose to outside organizations the information you provide when you pre-register. The Commission will consider all timely and responsive public comments, whether filed in paper or electronic form, and as a matter of discretion, we make every effort to remove home contact information for individuals from the public comments before posting them on the FTC website.
The FTC Act and other laws we administer permit the collection of your pre-registration contact information and the comments you file to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. For additional information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, see the Commission’s comprehensive Privacy Policy.