In a Public Notice issued today, the FCC announced the membership of a Task Force to study how the Media affects childhood obesity. We reported on the formation of the task force in October, but its membership is just being announced, and its first meeting will be taking place on Valentines Day (probably without red
Children's Programming and Advertising
Violence – The Next Issue for Broadcasters?
By David Oxenford on
In a report issued last week, the Parent’s Television Council submits that there has been a significant increase in violent programming on television since 1998. The report contends that violent programming has increased, and become more graphic and more sensationalized. Will this report mark the beginning of a new attempt to regulate television programming?
The FCC…
Broadcast Station Reminder: January 10, 2007 – Quarterly Issues Programs Lists and Form 398 Children’s Programming Reports Due
By Brendan Holland on
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Effective Dates for New Rules: Dec. 31, 2006 – Extension of EAS Rules to Digital Services, and Jan. 2, 2007 – New Children’s TV Rules Become Effective
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New Children’s Programming Rules Effective January 2, 2007
By Brendan Holland on
This article is no longer available. For more information on this topic, see FCC Initiates Inquiry Into Children’s Television RulesContinue Reading New Children’s Programming Rules Effective January 2, 2007
Revised Children’s Television Obligations Are on the Way
By Brendan Holland on
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