Legislative issues
The link below summarizes a few of the top issues that matter most to broadcasters this Congress. We look forward to working with you on the issues that impact the 242 million radio listeners and the 302 million television viewers in the U.S.
National Association of Broadcasters
(800) 424-8806
advocacy@nab.org
nab.org/advocacy
Political Broadcast Terms Defined
Political Candidate
Legally qualified candidates must have their voice or picture on the advertisement.
Political Advertisement Citation
Every political advertisement must include the words “sponsored” or “Paid for” and must name the person or organization that actually paid for the ad.
Class of Rates refers to the type of rates to offer. Stations are unable to create different classes based on price or for political. Each class MUST also have a unique “demonstrateable benefit” such as:
Scheduling flexibility
Varying levels of assurances of preemption protection
Different make good benefits
Example: Fixed-position Time
Non-preemptible time
Preemptible with notice (with different notice periods)
Preemptible without notice
Political Time
Stations are able to sell political time the day prior to and on Election Day.
Filing
It is recommended that stations assign one individual to set up the proper files, keep them current, and insure that all requests for time are recorded, paperwork is in order, checks have been received and all documentation is kept on file for a period of two years.
If stations have specific questions or are unsure about FCC regulations, please contact an attorney.
Links
State Legislative Issues
www.MyFlorida.com
Federal Legislative Issues
www.NAB.org
www.FCC.gov
Sayfie Review
www.sayfiereview.com
Division of Elections
www.election.dos.state.fl.us
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