Paley Center for Media
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The Paley Center for Media, formerly the Museum of Television & Radio (MT&R) and the Museum of Broadcasting, founded in 1975 by William S. Paley,[1] is an American cultural institution in New York with a branch office in Los Angeles, dedicated to the discussion of the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.
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Established | 1975 (1975) |
Location | 25 West 52 Street, Midtown Manhattan, New York City |
Coordinates | 40°45′38″N 73°58′39″W |
Type | Media Museum |
Founder | William S. Paley |
Website | paleycenter |
It was renamed the Paley Center for Media on June 5, 2007, to encompass emerging broadcasting technologies such as the Internet, mobile video, and podcasting, as well as to expand its role as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape.[2]