Sat.Feb 08, 2014 - Fri.Feb 14, 2014

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Digital and Social Media Legal Issues for Broadcasters – Exercise Care in Using Internet Content on Your Digital Properties, And Why Fair Use is Not Always a Defense

Broadcast Law Blog

'Social media and other digital platforms are playing a more and more important part of the business of traditional media companies. In the last few weeks, I’ve participated in two seminars, looking at the legal issues that arise in these areas. At the Winter Convention of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association , I conducted a seminar outlining the legal issues that broadcasters need to consider in their digital media endeavors.

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It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles Arrival in the US – Why Are Their Songs Still Missing on Some On-Demand Music Services?

Broadcast Law Blog

'50 years ago the Beatles invaded America, stacking up Number 1 hit records by the dozens, and creating music that, even today, remains incredibly popular with many Americans. But go to many of the interactive or on-demand music services, like Spotify, and search for Beatles music, and what will you find? Mostly cover tunes by sound-alike bands rather than the original hits.

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TV Shared Service and Joint Sales Agreements Back in the News – Is the FCC Poised to Act Soon, and To Also Reject Relaxation of Broadcast-Newspaper Cross-Ownership?

Broadcast Law Blog

'Only two weeks ago, we were writing about the FCC’s consideration of TV Joint Sales and Shared Service Agreements (or “ side-car arrangements ” as some have called them) as being an issue that was just being reviewed at the FCC by the new Chairman and his staff. Now, according to press reports (including this one) , the exploration has quickly moved much further – so far that we apparently will see FCC action in the very near future on these very controversial subjects.

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Reply Comment Deadline on FCC AM Revitalization Proposals Extended to March 20

Broadcast Law Blog

'On Friday, the FCC announced an extension of the deadline by which reply comments are to be filed in the proceeding to look at ways in which to revitalize AM radio. Almost 150 comments were filed in the FCC’s proceeding to look at ways to revitalize the AM band. Because of the volume of the filings, the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers asked for more time to analyze these comments and prepare a reply pleading.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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$44,000 Fine for 11 Missing Sponsorship IDs for Radio Station 45 Second Spots – Emphasizes Importance of Strict Compliance with All FCC Programming Rules

Broadcast Law Blog

'In a decision released this week , the FCC fined a Chicago radio station $44,000 for omitting sponsorship identification announcements on 11 on-air spots promoting the positions of the sponsoring organization on certain issues facing the local community. Finding that the purpose of the sponsorship identification rules (Section 317 of the Communications Act and Section 73.1212 of the FCC rules) is to allow the station’s listeners to know who is trying to convince them of whatever is being broad