For immediate release                                              
January 13, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Common Sense Media CEO James Steyer today released the following statement regarding the appointment of Julius Genachowski to FCC Commissioner.

“Julius Genachowski is a simply superb choice for this position. Julius is a founding board member of Common Sense Media and was a key architect of our overall strategy about the impact of media on kids,” said Steyer. “As a devoted dad, he will always take the interests of parents and kids into consideration when important decisions are made at the FCC, which is critical in a media environment that allows companies to reach the public 24 hours a day via a multitude of outlets,” said Steyer.  “Julius knows the communications issues as well as anyone, and just as importantly, he is a reasonable person who will make decisions based on how they affect all members of the American public, including kids and parents. “

“Common Sense Media wishes Kevin Martin the best in the future and appreciates all of the work he and his associates have done on behalf of kids over the years.”

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