A candidate for federal office claiming to be entitled to political ad rates (and getting those rates for a while) but who, it turns out, wasn’t really a qualified candidate after all!
iHeart Media Subsidiary Defends Decision to Halt Political Candidate’s Radio Ads
The commission agreed that the individual in question was not running a “bona fide candidacy”The Federal Communications Commission has made it clear that political time aired over broadcast airwaves is only available for bona fide, legally qualified candidates — a burden of proof that falls on the individual, especially one who claims to be a write-in candidate.
An order released by the Media Bureau weighed in on the objection submitted by an individual who said he was a viable candidate for elected office.
This is a fascinating read and, I think, good for all station managers to know about! Read more from Radio World…
