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The FTC May Become Your Most Important Regulator

Recent reports indicate that the new Federal Trade Commission Chairman, Jon Leibowitz wants to rein in the practice of delivering internet based ads to individuals keyed to their Web search...
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Ownership Report Relief: In the Nick of Time

November Reporting Suspended: On Friday, the FCC released a much awaited order suspending the filing date for the new biennial ownership report. Reports would have been due Monday, November...
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The Coordinated Contributions Rule

It’s hard to believe, but already the political campaign season is coming around again.  Here’s an interesting issue that can interest broadcasters because of its ...
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Coalition of associations attacks McCain-Feingold

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A group of ten state broadcaster associations led by Don Hicks, President of the Missouri Broadcasters Association, wonders why broadcast...
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Are you a Twit? What’s your Social Media IQ?

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What do you call someone who twitters? How many of your station personalities, news staff and others are blogging, twittering or using other forms of social...
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Sponsorship ID: Is it really a big deal?

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Ok, you say. I’ve watched out for absurd claims in advertisements and so I’m clean with the FTC. What do I need to do to keep that pesky FCC off my back?...
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FCC Diversity Advisory Committee

The FCC Diversity Advisory Committee should begin its work by first determining how many radio station licenses have been issued to women and minorities and what happened to those stations...
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Want To Get In On $7.2 Billion Of Stimulus Money?

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For several years broadcasters have been advised that streaming is becoming a necessity. The Internet is rapidly becoming a major, if not the preferred...
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The Big Fat Lie

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A while ago we talked about some problem product areas for advertising, like tobacco. That’s a product area that’s specifically covered by statute. There are other product areas that are...
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Equal Opportunities 101

What Triggers Equal Time - Every candidate appearance on a broadcast station is likely to engender a demand for equal time. So, it’s a ripe time to ask, what are...
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