One of the outcomes of the COVID-19 crisis – according to reports from many radio and televisions stations – has been a precipitous drop in spot sales and customers cancelling existing advertising contracts, leaving lots of airtime to fill. To fill that time, and to help other struggling businesses, some broadcasters have responded by offering … Continue Reading
With primaries in some states happening as soon as March, the 2018 election cycle is certain to be contentious and hard-fought. Now is the time for broadcasters to review their systems to ensure that they will be in compliance with the FCC’s political advertising requirements. Now that all broadcast stations are required to place political … Continue Reading
The 2015 elections are now in the books, but the 2016 election season, featuring federal campaigns (Presidential, Vice Presidential, Congressional) galore, is already upon us. Now’s a good time to be sure you’ve got a handle on the rules. The 2016 elections are a year away, but the race for presidential nominations is already heating … Continue Reading
With Campaign 2012 heading for the finish line, here's a quick recap of some of the rules with which broadcasters should be familiar as last-minute political buys start to flood in.… Continue Reading
A federal court in Texas has provided a reminder of why it is very important for all broadcasters to pay attention to developments that may affect elections in their service areas.… Continue Reading
With the election season nearly upon us, it's time to start thinking about the political broadcast rules -- like how Internet streaming might affect your lowest unit rate calculation.… Continue Reading