Ok , good to know. NPR , PBS and CPB are drawing some heat for being overtly politically biased towards progressive politics. That's inline with their major donors. If our sister stations let their DJs know to stay away from pandering and political narratives, that goes a long way, people don't want to hear it.
Here is a not entirely different take on this subject from The Broadcast Law Blog. They are clear that true non-profit organization may buy, essentially, "advertising" on non-com stations. I do realize that I am none too sure that the Trump administration gives much of a damn about the law but I thought that this was another good take on this subject.
Do these restrictions also apply to non-profit supporters? As I've understood it, you could play full call-to-action "commercials" for sponsors who are officially not-for-profit and/or government entities such as schools.
If it is *obvious* that they are a nonprofit, it is legal. I have seen complaints filed against NCE/LPFMs that also include entities, where the copy does not suggest it is but after doing research, it turns out to be. I am recommending that on certain nonprofits where it is not obvious in the copy that they are nonprofit to follow this emergency advice as it will be one less item on a complaint that stations will have to defend. Make sure that copy states that the entity is nonprofit or is a government entity.
Ok , good to know. NPR , PBS and CPB are drawing some heat for being overtly politically biased towards progressive politics. That's inline with their major donors. If our sister stations let their DJs know to stay away from pandering and political narratives, that goes a long way, people don't want to hear it.
Here is a not entirely different take on this subject from The Broadcast Law Blog. They are clear that true non-profit organization may buy, essentially, "advertising" on non-com stations. I do realize that I am none too sure that the Trump administration gives much of a damn about the law but I thought that this was another good take on this subject.
The Broadcast Law Blog link:
https://www.broadcastlawblog.com/2025/01/articles/as-fcc-chairman-announces-an-investigation-into-alleged-pbs-and-npr-advertising-a-look-at-the-underwriting-requirements-for-all-noncommercial-broadcast-stations/
Do these restrictions also apply to non-profit supporters? As I've understood it, you could play full call-to-action "commercials" for sponsors who are officially not-for-profit and/or government entities such as schools.
If it is *obvious* that they are a nonprofit, it is legal. I have seen complaints filed against NCE/LPFMs that also include entities, where the copy does not suggest it is but after doing research, it turns out to be. I am recommending that on certain nonprofits where it is not obvious in the copy that they are nonprofit to follow this emergency advice as it will be one less item on a complaint that stations will have to defend. Make sure that copy states that the entity is nonprofit or is a government entity.