FCC Waives Sponsorship Identification for Sponsored COVID-19 PSA’s

By |2020-04-08T09:47:37-05:00April 8th, 2020|Legal News|

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has announced a waiver of broadcast sponsorship identification requirements concerning air time donated by commercial advertisers for public service announcements (“PSAs”) provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and other government agencies addressing the COVID-19 emergency. Sections 317(a) of the Communications Act and 73.1212(a) of FCC’s Rules...… Continue Reading

FCC Wants You to Dial 988 Before It’s Too Late: Abbreviated 3-Digit Access to Suicide Help Line Proposed

By |2020-01-07T11:30:49-06:00January 7th, 2020|Legal News|

The Federal Communication Commission (“FCC”) has proposed to establish “988” as a nationwide abbreviated telephone dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis hotline. An 800 number (1-800-273-TALK) already universally connects to suicide counselors, but people facing a suicide crisis might not remember such a long number. The same hotline will...… Continue Reading

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