EMC 4140/4430: Media Programming/Media Management: Regulations & Ethics

Code of Ethics and professional conduct from RTDNA

Code of Fair Practices from AIR

Code of ethics from SPJ

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable

The FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The website contains information on antitrust & mergers as well as advertising & marketing.

The Antitrust Division provides guidance to the business community on antitrust laws, much of it jointly with the Federal Trade Commission. The Division also prosecutes violations of Antitrust laws.

FactCheck.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.