Advertising Issues

$60,000 Fine on LPTV Station For Political Broadcasting and Sponsorship Identification Issues with Ad Packages Containing News Program Appearances

By David Oxenford|2022-08-18T10:47:29-05:00August 18th, 2022|Legal News|

Last week, the FCC entered into a consent decree with the operator of a low power TV station, where the broadcaster admitted to violating FCC rules by selling advertising packages that included guaranteed appearances of the advertiser on a local news and information program, without any notice to viewers that the programming was sponsored. The... Continue Reading…

$60,000 Fine on LPTV Station For Political Broadcasting and Sponsorship Identification Issues with Ad Packages Containing News Program Appearances

By David Oxenford|2022-08-18T10:47:29-05:00August 18th, 2022|Legal News|

Last week, the FCC entered into a consent decree with the operator of a low power TV station, where the broadcaster admitted to violating FCC rules by selling advertising packages that included guaranteed appearances of the advertiser on a local news and information program, without any notice to viewers that the programming was sponsored. The... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: August 6, 2022 to August 12, 2022

By David Oxenford and Robert Primosch|2022-08-14T10:51:48-05:00August 14th, 2022|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC’s Media Bureau released a consent decree, including the payment of a $60,000 penalty, with an LPTV station operator... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: July 23, 2022 to July 29, 2022

By David Oxenford|2022-07-31T10:28:58-05:00July 31st, 2022|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. A bill was introduced in the US Senate proposing to prohibit any FCC or criminal action against a broadcaster who... Continue Reading…

Looking at Legislative Proposals that Would Allow Broadcasters to Accept Marijuana Advertising

By David Oxenford|2022-07-27T21:46:28-05:00July 27th, 2022|Legal News|

As more and more states revise their laws to decriminalize or legalize marijuana use (for medical and recreational purposes), and more and more cannabis businesses in those states begin operations, broadcasters have been looking to provide their advertising services to these new companies. But, as we’ve written before (see, for instance, our articles here and here) ,... Continue Reading…

Why Federal and State Issue Ads Have Different Broadcast Public File Requirements

By David Oxenford|2022-07-26T11:35:47-05:00July 26th, 2022|Legal News|

Recently, I’ve received many calls from broadcasters about the FCC public file obligations for issue ads (those ads not bought by legally qualified candidates or their authorized committees) – particularly concerning the different treatment between issue ads dealing with federal candidates or federal matters, and those dealing with state and local matters. There was much... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 25, 2022 to July 8, 2022

By David Oxenford and Robert Primosch|2022-07-10T08:10:46-05:00July 10th, 2022|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past two weeks, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC has issued a Public Notice confirming the comment and reply comment dates for its Third Further Notice... Continue Reading…

July Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists and Other Public File Obligations, Lowest Unit Charge Periods, License Renewal, Copyright Filings and More

By David Oxenford|2022-06-28T08:45:31-05:00June 28th, 2022|Legal News|

The lazy days of summer continue to provide little respite from the regulatory actions of importance to broadcasters. The good news is that there are no license renewal or EEO deadlines during the month of July. Nonetheless, there will be a number of July deadlines that require attention. On July 1, comments are due on... Continue Reading…

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 4, 2022 to June 10, 2022

By David Oxenford|2022-06-12T10:52:08-05:00June 12th, 2022|Legal News|

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The FCC this week announced that in-person meetings at its new headquarters building will now be allowed – though only... Continue Reading…