[grc] [stationmanagers] FCC regs on *guests* plugging themselves?

[Michelle Bradley]

Is either the musician or McGrew's providing any kind of /consideration 
/to the station?  Consideration is more than just cash money.  It can 
also be free tickets (either for staff or to give away), CDs, swag, 
discounts, etc..

If they are, then this is a non-starter.

It would probably be safer to have your talent mention "..They are 
playing at McGrew's tomorrow night.  More info is at our website at 
wxxx.org".

=m


*Michelle A. Bradley, CBT*
/Amateur Radio: KU3N/
/Founder - REC Networks/ - *https://recnet.com*
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On 8/26/2019 10:39 PM, Keeeth wrote:
>
> Hi there, Brain Trust!
>
> I want to confirm an important bit of FCC regulation re: plugging 
> music festivals, new music releases by guests/artists who are live on 
> our air. (We have a wkly show that spotlights local artists.)
>
> We are an LPFM, currently "a project of" a local 501c3, later this 
> year to be our own 501c3.
>
> We all know the FCC rules for our own DJs: among others, can't plug a 
> show (as in 'call to action') but can inform where/when/and "there's a 
> cover charge" if there is, w/o mention of prices. DJs can talk about a 
> new release, where it's available to buy, but can't tell folks to go 
> buy it. Got it.
>
> However, here's an example of the debate at our station at the moment, 
> and i'd like a definitive answer 'cuz we need to clarify policy:
>
> DJ is having a conversation with a musician, live on-air, and *the 
> musician* says "We're playing at McGrew's over in O'Brien tomorrow, 
> and it's a $10 cover-- come on out and support the band! We'll have 
> our new CD there-- it's our best yet-- and we'll be selling 'em for 
> only $10! You can't beat that!"
>
> Fair or foul?
>
> /Keeeth
>
> Station Manager
> KXCJ-LP   Cave Junction, OR   105.7FM
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