[grc] programming advice

[Jeff Shaw]

When I talk to producers about "plugola" (which this is) I don't get
buried too far into the weeds on regulation.   Because you'll end up
trying to explain the exact line they cannot cross, and they'll try to
push up to this line.    Which isn't what you want.

Step back, remember that all noncommercial radio is educational (by
definition), and ask the programmer if the goal is to educate the
listener (through new music, or however) or promote their material?   
If education is indeed the goal, how could only playing their material
possibly be a good educational experience for the listener?    As a
teacher, would you only allow students to read books you wrote? 

On 11/15/16 3:18 AM, John Halpin via grc wrote:
> Greetings All,
>
> WHPW-lp in Harpswell Maine is in the process of testing our equipment and
> will begin airing locally produced programming by Dec. 01.
>
> We have had a wave of interest from potential producers.  One of those is a
> singer/songwriter who is proposing a show in which they are the host and
> also all of the material played/performed is their own.  I have concerns
> that this could be very close to if not over the line of what might be
> considered self promotion or "plugola".  I'm certainly not an expert on
> this so I'm asking for input and opinion from those who may have faced a
> similar type of question with their stations. Being a public access
> community station, we don't want to dampen the enthusiasm of those who wish
> to participate. But we also don't want to run afoul of the regulations that
> we are bound to through our licensing.  Your insight and counsel on this
> subject would be much appreciated.  Thanks,
>
>
> John Halpin
> WHPW-lp
> harpswellradio.org
> 207-833-6618
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