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

[Spencer Graves]

       I'm pretty sure that at KKFI in Kansas City, that would be 
considered a double violation, both for mentioning a price ($10) and for 
a call to action ("come on out and support the band").


       Part of that would is probably fine, e.g., "We're playing at 
McGrew's over in O'Brien tomorrow," and "We'll have our new CD there-- 
it's our best yet".


        Caveat:  I'm the Secretary of the Board of KKFI.  I believe our 
Programming Committee would be expected to handle this if that went out 
over the air and got reported to station management.  In that case, I 
believe that the board operator would be asked to explain why s/he did 
not use the 7 second delay button to prevent that from going out over 
the air.  In addition the program host would be asked first if the guest 
had signed our "Guest instructions" form 
(https://kkfi.org/programmers-links/).  If the guest did NOT sign that, 
the host should be disciplined for allowing the person on the air 
without having signed that form.  If the guest DID sign the form, then 
the host would be asked if they discussed it with the guest, explaining 
that we might have to pay a big fine if caught and maybe even taken off 
the air.


       Spencer Graves
       Secretary of the Board, KKFI.org


On 2019-08-26 22:03, Michelle Bradley via grc wrote:
> 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*
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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
>> o:(541)592-3722  studio: (541)592-4112  keeeth[at]kxcj.org
>> ...community-based radio by, for, and about the Illinois River Valley!
>>
>>
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