A Proposed Fine of $13.4M for Undisclosed Sponsored Content Serves as a Warning to Other Broadcast Stations As we closed the books on 2017, the FCC announced that it plans to fine Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. a record $13.4M, for having not adequately disclosed sponsored content in its programming. The fine was calculated by the … Continue Reading
In a Rorschach-like Notice of Apparent Liability, the FCC has proposed to extract a whopping $25,000 (ouch!) forfeiture from Google for impeding an investigation into the Wi-Spy controversy.… Continue Reading
If an FCC inspector stops by your station, notices something amiss, and tells you to turn your station off, you're probably better off following that particular instruction. About $7,000 better off.… Continue Reading
Until a customer complains, the phone company has no way of knowing whether charges are legitimate. This leaves it up to customers to review their bills.… Continue Reading
The Media Bureau has issued two EEO-related decisions signaling that, for every single job opening - no exceptions - broadcasters must notify multiple recruitment sources that are likely to refer applicants from diverse backgrounds. Exclusive reliance on over-the-air announcements and Internet postings will not do the trick.… Continue Reading
A recent Notice of Apparent Liability illustrates questionable priorities in the FCC's approach to the calculation of fines and forfeitures.… Continue Reading
Grab your rod, bait your hook, put on your floaties - and don't forget the sunscreen - it looks like we're all going on an indecency fishing expedition, thanks to the FCC's Enforcement Bureau!… Continue Reading
If you're a broadcaster with a station subject to a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) or Time Brokerage Agreement (TBA), you might want to take a look at two Notices of Apparent Liability recently issued by the Enforcement Bureau.… Continue Reading