Brian T. Grogan PowerPoint presentation to Wisconsin Community Media 2015 Spring Conference (April 30-May 1, 2015). How do community programming centers make up revenue lost from decreasing franchise fees or reduced/eliminated PEG fees?
Earning Income as a PEG Access Facility - Legal ConsiderationsMoss & Barnett
Community programming centers are facing declining revenue from decreasing franchise fees and reduced PEG fees as cable operator revenue is not growing. To make up for lost funds, centers can explore new revenue sources like sponsorships, advertising, memberships, charging for channel time, and producing and selling programming. However, activities must be substantially related to the nonprofit's mission to avoid unrelated business income tax. A business plan should analyze services that could be profitably offered while complementing the organization's purpose.
The document discusses the commissioning process at BBC Three. It explains that BBC Three aims to enrich peoples' lives through entertaining and educational programming as a publicly funded broadcaster. It outlines BBC Three's priorities around young audiences, innovation, and talent development. The commissioning process involves pitching ideas that fit the channel's priorities to commissioning editors who work with the channel controller to schedule programming. Funding comes from the TV license fee.
Structure of Television & Video Industry Carla Appleby
The document discusses several topics related to television ownership, regulation, and technology:
1) It describes public ownership of television services like the BBC, which is funded by mandatory license fees.
2) It also discusses commercial ownership, where television companies are privately held rather than publicly owned.
3) New technologies like on-demand streaming services allow viewers to watch programs anytime rather than being restricted to live broadcasts.
This document discusses different types of ownership structures in the TV and radio industry, including private ownership (exemplified by ITV), public ownership (exemplified by the BBC), conglomerate ownership, vertical integration, and horizontal integration. It also covers free-to-air television like Freeview versus subscription-based packages from Sky, Virgin, and BT. Finally, it discusses programme and international sales between broadcasters, spin-offs of popular television shows, and media franchising.
This document contains the speech notes for Konrad von Finckenstein, Chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), given at the Global Forum 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. The speech discusses two major developments in Canada's communications industry: 1) the vertical integration of broadcasting and telecommunications companies, and 2) the explosive growth of online and mobile broadcasting known as over-the-top programming. The CRTC has introduced new regulations to address vertical integration to protect consumers and competition, while allowing innovation. It is also reviewing how to ensure Canadian cultural content continues to be supported as online programming grows.
The commissioning process at BBC involves pitching ideas that align with the channel's priorities of serving young audiences, innovating formats, and developing new talent. If an idea is selected, the producer works with commissioning editors to refine it for the channel controller's approval. BBC Three focuses on genres like comedy, entertainment and documentary that appeal to 16-34 year olds. Independent producers must partner with the BBC to receive funding in staged payments depending on production milestones.
RealNetworks and MTV Networks formed a joint venture called Rhapsody America to compete in the online music streaming market. They each contributed assets and agreed to governance terms. RealNetworks contributed its Rhapsody streaming service and held a 51% stake, while MTV contributed marketing capabilities and held 49%. They structured exit options like put/call options to address risks, but have since spun Rhapsody off as its own independent entity, conceding so far it has failed to compete with iTunes.
There are two categories of advertising in the UK: broadcast advertising, which includes TV and radio spots, and is co-regulated; and non-broadcast advertising, like print and online ads, which is self-regulated. Broadcast advertising must be cleared through organizations like Clearcast before airing to ensure it complies with standards, while non-broadcast advertisers must hold evidence to back their claims in case of complaints. Both are investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and must be amended if complaints are upheld, aiming to balance consumer protection and industry responsibility.
Earning Income as a PEG Access Facility - Legal ConsiderationsMoss & Barnett
Community programming centers are facing declining revenue from decreasing franchise fees and reduced PEG fees as cable operator revenue is not growing. To make up for lost funds, centers can explore new revenue sources like sponsorships, advertising, memberships, charging for channel time, and producing and selling programming. However, activities must be substantially related to the nonprofit's mission to avoid unrelated business income tax. A business plan should analyze services that could be profitably offered while complementing the organization's purpose.
The document discusses the commissioning process at BBC Three. It explains that BBC Three aims to enrich peoples' lives through entertaining and educational programming as a publicly funded broadcaster. It outlines BBC Three's priorities around young audiences, innovation, and talent development. The commissioning process involves pitching ideas that fit the channel's priorities to commissioning editors who work with the channel controller to schedule programming. Funding comes from the TV license fee.
Structure of Television & Video Industry Carla Appleby
The document discusses several topics related to television ownership, regulation, and technology:
1) It describes public ownership of television services like the BBC, which is funded by mandatory license fees.
2) It also discusses commercial ownership, where television companies are privately held rather than publicly owned.
3) New technologies like on-demand streaming services allow viewers to watch programs anytime rather than being restricted to live broadcasts.
This document discusses different types of ownership structures in the TV and radio industry, including private ownership (exemplified by ITV), public ownership (exemplified by the BBC), conglomerate ownership, vertical integration, and horizontal integration. It also covers free-to-air television like Freeview versus subscription-based packages from Sky, Virgin, and BT. Finally, it discusses programme and international sales between broadcasters, spin-offs of popular television shows, and media franchising.
This document contains the speech notes for Konrad von Finckenstein, Chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), given at the Global Forum 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. The speech discusses two major developments in Canada's communications industry: 1) the vertical integration of broadcasting and telecommunications companies, and 2) the explosive growth of online and mobile broadcasting known as over-the-top programming. The CRTC has introduced new regulations to address vertical integration to protect consumers and competition, while allowing innovation. It is also reviewing how to ensure Canadian cultural content continues to be supported as online programming grows.
The commissioning process at BBC involves pitching ideas that align with the channel's priorities of serving young audiences, innovating formats, and developing new talent. If an idea is selected, the producer works with commissioning editors to refine it for the channel controller's approval. BBC Three focuses on genres like comedy, entertainment and documentary that appeal to 16-34 year olds. Independent producers must partner with the BBC to receive funding in staged payments depending on production milestones.
RealNetworks and MTV Networks formed a joint venture called Rhapsody America to compete in the online music streaming market. They each contributed assets and agreed to governance terms. RealNetworks contributed its Rhapsody streaming service and held a 51% stake, while MTV contributed marketing capabilities and held 49%. They structured exit options like put/call options to address risks, but have since spun Rhapsody off as its own independent entity, conceding so far it has failed to compete with iTunes.
There are two categories of advertising in the UK: broadcast advertising, which includes TV and radio spots, and is co-regulated; and non-broadcast advertising, like print and online ads, which is self-regulated. Broadcast advertising must be cleared through organizations like Clearcast before airing to ensure it complies with standards, while non-broadcast advertisers must hold evidence to back their claims in case of complaints. Both are investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and must be amended if complaints are upheld, aiming to balance consumer protection and industry responsibility.
The document discusses different types of media organizations including public service broadcasters like the BBC, private broadcast companies like Disney, and regulatory organizations like Ofcom. It provides details on the defining characteristics and purposes of each type. Public service broadcasters are funded by government and must operate in the public interest, private companies aim to generate profits, and regulatory organizations set industry rules and standards.
A constraint is a limitation or restriction that prevents something from happening. In media, there are many legal constraints and regulations around employment legislation, employees' rights, employers' liability, public liability, copyright, intellectual property, exclusivity and confidentiality agreements. The BBC also has its own set of editorial guidelines around trust, truth, impartiality, harm, fairness, privacy and conflicts of interest to ensure ethical standards are maintained.
Comcast has room to lower its WACC by taking on more debt given its low debt-to-equity ratio compared to industry averages. The proposal suggests Comcast issue $15 billion or $25 billion in new 10-year bonds which could lower its WACC from 9.04% to between 8.66-8.44% while increasing its tax shield and still maintaining a debt-to-equity ratio below the industry average. The additional capital would be used to make acquisitions to strengthen its position against emerging streaming competitors and invest in improving its own streaming platform and services.
The document discusses several regulatory bodies in the UK media industries:
- The British Board of Film Classifications (BBFC) which classifies and rates films for suitable audiences. Their ratings range from Universal for all ages to 18 restricting viewers to those over 18.
- The Video Standards Council (VSC) which allows memberships to legally distribute restricted digital content and acts as the statutory body for rating video games in the UK.
- OFCOM which regulates broadcasting, broadband, and communications to ensure quality and protects the public interest, enforcing standards through fines like one imposed on the BBC for deceiving viewers.
- Trading Standards and the Advertising Standards Authority which protect consumers and regulate advertising respectively through inspections
There are three types of media products: mainstream, independent, and niche. Mainstream products have large budgets and distribution while independent products have lower budgets and limited distribution. Niche products target small, specific audiences. The document then provides details on several major media companies: the BBC as a public broadcaster in the UK, Apple as a technology company, Disney as a diversified entertainment conglomerate, and Rockstar Games as a video game developer known for the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
The document provides information on various legal and ethical constraints related to employment and media production in the UK. It discusses legislation around health and safety, employees' rights, intellectual property, copyright, and the BBC's editorial standards. Specifically, it outlines employers' duties to keep employees safe, employees' statutory and contractual rights, and the BBC's requirements around trust, impartiality, privacy, and avoiding harm when producing content.
My lego Animation part five, the red lego truck is used as a transition to get rid of unwanted props, the woman goes into the house. The camera then changes to a point of view shot of a builder climbing over the wall to look inside, where men are moving in furniture and the woman is directing them.
The role of TEEB in assessing the socio-economic benefits of protected areasMarianne Kettunen
This document summarizes a presentation about the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) approach to assessing the socio-economic benefits of protected areas. TEEB aims to recognize, demonstrate, and capture the values of nature. It uses both monetary and non-monetary valuation methods to assess a wide range of benefits from protected areas, including market goods, carbon storage, water purification, and qualitative benefits. Assessments can be used to raise awareness, inform management decisions, ensure equitable distribution of benefits, and mobilize funding for protected areas. Examples from Costa Rica, Uganda, France, and other countries illustrate how assessments have influenced policies and outcomes.
This presentation was made at a IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group side event at the World Parks Congress, Sydney, on 13 November 2014
This presentation by Jim Barborak was delivered at the 'Concessioning tourism opportunities in conservation areas and maximising rural development' workshop, held in Maputo between 19-22 March 2012 (Day 2, Session 5, Financing tourism concessions)
This document discusses attorney advertising rules as they relate to social media, websites, and blogs. It notes that while social media can help lawyers promote their practice in a crowded legal market, communications must comply with rules against false or misleading information. The document reviews the purpose of advertising rules to protect the public, and notes that rule violations could now subject lawyers to civil liability for barratry. It provides guidance on using social media ethically without running afoul of filing requirements for advertisements.
The document discusses how to hire a digital marketing vendor and provides tips for evaluating potential vendors. It outlines BIA/Kelsey, a consulting firm that specializes in tracking and advising on advertising and marketing. Popular digital marketing strategies for small businesses are discussed, including websites, search engine optimization, social media, and paid search. A five step process for attracting digital customers and common questions to ask potential vendors are also presented.
LSA Bootcamp Charlotte: How to Hire a Digital Marketing Vendor (BIA/Kelsey)Localogy
This presentation was given to an audience of local businesses at the LSA Bootcamp, a one day digital marketing intensive, in Charlotte 7/26/15. For more about the event and for a look at future events visit www.LSABootcamp.com.
The presentation was part of the Funding Conference in London on Monday 23 February 2015.
The presentation was on the systems you need to put in place to manage PBR contracts..
Find out more about the Funding Conference from NCVO: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/funding-conference/workshops
Find out more about NCVO's practical support on funding: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/funding
This document discusses ethical issues related to lawyers' use of social media for professional purposes. It begins by noting that newer lawyers are more comfortable sharing information online as part of the "Facebook generation." It then outlines Texas rules regarding lawyer advertising and promotion. The document explains that while social media allows lawyers to establish an online presence and brand, lawyers must be careful not to violate rules against false or misleading communications or prohibited solicitations. It provides guidance on determining what types of social media posts would be considered advertisements subject to filing requirements. The key is for lawyers to exercise caution and good judgment to avoid potential discipline or liability under barratry statutes for violating advertising rules through their social media use.
Social Media and Ethics Rules: Dos and Don'tsD. Todd Smith
This document discusses ethics rules for lawyers using social media. It provides an overview of advertising rules and why lawyers may want to use social media to promote their practice. While social media can help establish a personal brand and reach clients, lawyers must be careful not to violate ethics rules which prohibit false or misleading statements. The document reviews specific social media platforms and provides examples of posts that may or may not violate rules depending on how they are worded. Lawyers are advised to exercise caution and focus on providing informative, rather than soliciting, content.
This document discusses brands, trademarks, and advertising. It begins by defining what a brand is, noting that a brand comprises a product or service, packaging, name/logo, promotion, and appeals to customers physically, aesthetically, rationally, and emotionally. It then defines what a trademark is, explaining that it distinguishes one company's goods/services from another's. The document recommends conducting trademark searches to identify potential issues and minimize risks. It also explains why trademarks should be registered, providing exclusive rights and prima facie evidence of ownership. The document concludes by discussing proper trademark use and marking.
The document discusses guerilla marketing tactics used by Turner Broadcasting to promote the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie. They deployed 400 LED signs in 10 major cities without notifying authorities. In Boston, the signs were mistaken for explosives, causing mass transit shutdowns and a $500,000 police response. Turner Broadcasting was fined $2 million total and saw increased viewership and sales following the controversial marketing stunt. The document examines whether the lack of communication constituted an ethical breach for the company.
This project involved implementing sales strategies to increase H&R Block's customer base for online tax filing services in India. The strategies included lead generation, promotions, and establishing partnerships. Tasks undertaken were database creation, lead generation, pre-approach activities like awareness creation and appointments, client services, follow-ups, and promotional campaigns. The project provided learning around time management, taxation basics, teamwork, the tax filing process, and developing a professional attitude.
TVtailmedia is a proposed business that would create targeted interactive television advertisements and deliver them during TV programming in a minimally intrusive format using the cable remote control. Viewers could interact with ads to purchase products, receive coupons or information. The business would analyze viewing data to improve ad targeting and measure effectiveness. Its goal is to engage commercial-skipping viewers by advertising within programming in an interactive opt-in format.
The document discusses different types of media organizations including public service broadcasters like the BBC, private broadcast companies like Disney, and regulatory organizations like Ofcom. It provides details on the defining characteristics and purposes of each type. Public service broadcasters are funded by government and must operate in the public interest, private companies aim to generate profits, and regulatory organizations set industry rules and standards.
A constraint is a limitation or restriction that prevents something from happening. In media, there are many legal constraints and regulations around employment legislation, employees' rights, employers' liability, public liability, copyright, intellectual property, exclusivity and confidentiality agreements. The BBC also has its own set of editorial guidelines around trust, truth, impartiality, harm, fairness, privacy and conflicts of interest to ensure ethical standards are maintained.
Comcast has room to lower its WACC by taking on more debt given its low debt-to-equity ratio compared to industry averages. The proposal suggests Comcast issue $15 billion or $25 billion in new 10-year bonds which could lower its WACC from 9.04% to between 8.66-8.44% while increasing its tax shield and still maintaining a debt-to-equity ratio below the industry average. The additional capital would be used to make acquisitions to strengthen its position against emerging streaming competitors and invest in improving its own streaming platform and services.
The document discusses several regulatory bodies in the UK media industries:
- The British Board of Film Classifications (BBFC) which classifies and rates films for suitable audiences. Their ratings range from Universal for all ages to 18 restricting viewers to those over 18.
- The Video Standards Council (VSC) which allows memberships to legally distribute restricted digital content and acts as the statutory body for rating video games in the UK.
- OFCOM which regulates broadcasting, broadband, and communications to ensure quality and protects the public interest, enforcing standards through fines like one imposed on the BBC for deceiving viewers.
- Trading Standards and the Advertising Standards Authority which protect consumers and regulate advertising respectively through inspections
There are three types of media products: mainstream, independent, and niche. Mainstream products have large budgets and distribution while independent products have lower budgets and limited distribution. Niche products target small, specific audiences. The document then provides details on several major media companies: the BBC as a public broadcaster in the UK, Apple as a technology company, Disney as a diversified entertainment conglomerate, and Rockstar Games as a video game developer known for the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
The document provides information on various legal and ethical constraints related to employment and media production in the UK. It discusses legislation around health and safety, employees' rights, intellectual property, copyright, and the BBC's editorial standards. Specifically, it outlines employers' duties to keep employees safe, employees' statutory and contractual rights, and the BBC's requirements around trust, impartiality, privacy, and avoiding harm when producing content.
My lego Animation part five, the red lego truck is used as a transition to get rid of unwanted props, the woman goes into the house. The camera then changes to a point of view shot of a builder climbing over the wall to look inside, where men are moving in furniture and the woman is directing them.
The role of TEEB in assessing the socio-economic benefits of protected areasMarianne Kettunen
This document summarizes a presentation about the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) approach to assessing the socio-economic benefits of protected areas. TEEB aims to recognize, demonstrate, and capture the values of nature. It uses both monetary and non-monetary valuation methods to assess a wide range of benefits from protected areas, including market goods, carbon storage, water purification, and qualitative benefits. Assessments can be used to raise awareness, inform management decisions, ensure equitable distribution of benefits, and mobilize funding for protected areas. Examples from Costa Rica, Uganda, France, and other countries illustrate how assessments have influenced policies and outcomes.
This presentation was made at a IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group side event at the World Parks Congress, Sydney, on 13 November 2014
This presentation by Jim Barborak was delivered at the 'Concessioning tourism opportunities in conservation areas and maximising rural development' workshop, held in Maputo between 19-22 March 2012 (Day 2, Session 5, Financing tourism concessions)
This document discusses attorney advertising rules as they relate to social media, websites, and blogs. It notes that while social media can help lawyers promote their practice in a crowded legal market, communications must comply with rules against false or misleading information. The document reviews the purpose of advertising rules to protect the public, and notes that rule violations could now subject lawyers to civil liability for barratry. It provides guidance on using social media ethically without running afoul of filing requirements for advertisements.
The document discusses how to hire a digital marketing vendor and provides tips for evaluating potential vendors. It outlines BIA/Kelsey, a consulting firm that specializes in tracking and advising on advertising and marketing. Popular digital marketing strategies for small businesses are discussed, including websites, search engine optimization, social media, and paid search. A five step process for attracting digital customers and common questions to ask potential vendors are also presented.
LSA Bootcamp Charlotte: How to Hire a Digital Marketing Vendor (BIA/Kelsey)Localogy
This presentation was given to an audience of local businesses at the LSA Bootcamp, a one day digital marketing intensive, in Charlotte 7/26/15. For more about the event and for a look at future events visit www.LSABootcamp.com.
The presentation was part of the Funding Conference in London on Monday 23 February 2015.
The presentation was on the systems you need to put in place to manage PBR contracts..
Find out more about the Funding Conference from NCVO: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/funding-conference/workshops
Find out more about NCVO's practical support on funding: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/practical-support/funding
This document discusses ethical issues related to lawyers' use of social media for professional purposes. It begins by noting that newer lawyers are more comfortable sharing information online as part of the "Facebook generation." It then outlines Texas rules regarding lawyer advertising and promotion. The document explains that while social media allows lawyers to establish an online presence and brand, lawyers must be careful not to violate rules against false or misleading communications or prohibited solicitations. It provides guidance on determining what types of social media posts would be considered advertisements subject to filing requirements. The key is for lawyers to exercise caution and good judgment to avoid potential discipline or liability under barratry statutes for violating advertising rules through their social media use.
Social Media and Ethics Rules: Dos and Don'tsD. Todd Smith
This document discusses ethics rules for lawyers using social media. It provides an overview of advertising rules and why lawyers may want to use social media to promote their practice. While social media can help establish a personal brand and reach clients, lawyers must be careful not to violate ethics rules which prohibit false or misleading statements. The document reviews specific social media platforms and provides examples of posts that may or may not violate rules depending on how they are worded. Lawyers are advised to exercise caution and focus on providing informative, rather than soliciting, content.
This document discusses brands, trademarks, and advertising. It begins by defining what a brand is, noting that a brand comprises a product or service, packaging, name/logo, promotion, and appeals to customers physically, aesthetically, rationally, and emotionally. It then defines what a trademark is, explaining that it distinguishes one company's goods/services from another's. The document recommends conducting trademark searches to identify potential issues and minimize risks. It also explains why trademarks should be registered, providing exclusive rights and prima facie evidence of ownership. The document concludes by discussing proper trademark use and marking.
The document discusses guerilla marketing tactics used by Turner Broadcasting to promote the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie. They deployed 400 LED signs in 10 major cities without notifying authorities. In Boston, the signs were mistaken for explosives, causing mass transit shutdowns and a $500,000 police response. Turner Broadcasting was fined $2 million total and saw increased viewership and sales following the controversial marketing stunt. The document examines whether the lack of communication constituted an ethical breach for the company.
This project involved implementing sales strategies to increase H&R Block's customer base for online tax filing services in India. The strategies included lead generation, promotions, and establishing partnerships. Tasks undertaken were database creation, lead generation, pre-approach activities like awareness creation and appointments, client services, follow-ups, and promotional campaigns. The project provided learning around time management, taxation basics, teamwork, the tax filing process, and developing a professional attitude.
TVtailmedia is a proposed business that would create targeted interactive television advertisements and deliver them during TV programming in a minimally intrusive format using the cable remote control. Viewers could interact with ads to purchase products, receive coupons or information. The business would analyze viewing data to improve ad targeting and measure effectiveness. Its goal is to engage commercial-skipping viewers by advertising within programming in an interactive opt-in format.
Fisher- An Insider's View of Site Selection EMRoundtable
This document summarizes a presentation about site selection consulting. It discusses how consultants work with companies on expansion, relocation or consolidation projects. The presentation focuses on the importance of incentives in the site selection process, and which types of programs companies seek. It also discusses how departments of revenue and commerce must coordinate to deliver promised incentives. Case studies of potential clients are presented and types of incentives discussed, including tax credits, grants, training assistance and property tax abatements. Challenges like unclear processes and politics are also addressed.
NAFCU - Keeping Your Marketing Pitches CompliantE Andrew Keeney
This document discusses compliance issues related to marketing and social media for credit unions. It covers topics like privacy, legal risks, reputation risks, FFIEC and NCUA guidance on social media use. It also discusses specific marketing tactics like sweepstakes, promotions and giveaways. Key recommendations include having clear policies and procedures for social media monitoring, transparency in disclosures, and designating a social media coordinator. When in doubt, full disclosure of terms is advised to avoid legal and compliance risks.
City of philadelphia diverse supply chain presentation (1)Wayne Trotman
A proposal to stimulate growth and improve economic vitality of diverse small businesses in Greater Philadelphia by unlocking liquidity in the City of Philadelphia's vendor payments system by eliminating cash gaps across the supply chain and providing affordable financing options.
City of philadelphia diverse supply chain presentation (1)Wayne Trotman
A proposal to unlock the potential of diverse businesses and increase their economic vitality by creating a Supply Chain Finance program to provide greater access to affordable capital by leveraging the investment grade receivables of the City of Philadelphia.
Regional growth funds provide interest-free loans to businesses seeking to invest and create jobs in specific regions of the UK. To qualify, businesses must be small or medium enterprises seeking to safeguard or create local employment. Applications require 50% match funding and proposals are judged on viability, investment, and positive economic impact. The document provides details on funds available in East Kent, Thames Gateway, and other parts of the UK, eligible expenses, and a three-stage application process. It also summarizes support available from BSK to help businesses access growth funds and alternative sources of financing.
2012 06-15 sbot using modern marketing tools in compliance with disciplinary ...D. Todd Smith
This document discusses using modern marketing tools like social media for lawyers while complying with disciplinary advertising rules. It notes that while social media can help lawyers market themselves and their firms, communications on social media must avoid false, misleading, or deceptive content to avoid disciplinary action or civil liability. The Advertising Review Committee has provided guidance that most educational or informational blog posts and social media updates do not require filing, but lawyers should be careful not to cross the line into impermissible advertising. The key is exercising good judgment regarding what content triggers the filing requirements.
AutoCon2012 Workshop - Dealer Compliance in a Digital Age - with Jim RadognaJim Radogna
This document discusses best practices for car dealers to avoid legal issues related to their digital advertising and presence. It outlines six key areas that regulators are focusing on: online advertising, online reviews, social media, contests and sweepstakes, text message marketing, and online privacy. The document provides examples of car dealers receiving fines for misleading advertising online and warns that regulators are actively monitoring dealers' digital activities. It provides guidance on ensuring advertising and online reviews comply with regulations to avoid fines or lawsuits.
DEBT RELIEF SERVICES & THE TELEMARKETING SALES RULE: A Guide for Business- Mark - Fullbright
The document provides guidance for businesses that offer debt relief services regarding the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). Key points of the new rule include:
1. It is illegal to charge upfront fees before debts are settled. Fees can only be charged after each debt is resolved.
2. Certain disclosures must be made to customers before they sign up, including costs, timelines, and potential negative consequences of stopping payments.
3. Advertising claims about services must be truthful and substantiated to avoid misleading customers. Savings percentages must reflect results achieved for all prior customers.
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Brian T. Grogan PowerPoint presentation to the Wisconsin Community Media 2015 Spring Conference (April 30-May 1, 2015) on Cable Television and the First Amendment.
Brian T. Grogan PowerPoint presentation at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATAO) 2014 Annual Conference on October 1, 2014
Ethical Issues in State Utility Commission ProceedingsMoss & Barnett
Richard J. Johnson presentation to Energy Bar Association 2013 Mid-Year Meeting & Conference on October 24, 2013.
Purpose: To present a reminder of basics
Topics: conflicts, ex parte contacts, and contacts with represented intervenors
Key Points: Complying with rules vs. client relations, consents are needed and cure most conflicts, local practice is key to managing contacts
The document discusses challenges facing cable television franchises as the industry shifts towards an IP era. It notes decreasing cable subscriber bases due to competition from over-the-top services and devices. It also discusses issues around franchise fee calculations and ensuring fair compensation as bundles become more prevalent. The document advocates for local franchise authorities to maintain regulations over rights-of-way and consumer protections during franchise renewal negotiations.
ACTION! Primer on Cable Regulation in An Evolving IP WorldMoss & Barnett
Brian T. Grogan presentation to National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors 2013 Annual Conference, September 16-19, 2013:
Understand the marketplace; Don't leave money on the table; Treat PEG like commercial channels; Maintain City Code regulations; You can't enforce franchise without tools
This document summarizes Thomas Shroyer's presentation on managing claims in bankruptcy. It discusses how bankruptcy law gives trustees significant powers to pursue claims, such as through broad pre-suit discovery. It outlines types of potential claims against professionals like accountants, lawyers, and directors. It then describes common bankruptcy proceedings and the typical process a trustee may follow to identify and pursue a claim, including using Rule 2004 discovery, substantive consolidation, and adversary complaints. It also covers some key procedural and legal issues that may arise, such as venue, withdrawal of reference, consolidation of cases, jurisdiction, choice of law, defenses, damages, third party practice, and settlement considerations.
This document summarizes a presentation on franchising communications providers. It discusses defining cable, telecommunications, and information services; reviewing industry financial statistics; determining if fees are being collected correctly from providers; issues with bundled revenues; renewing franchises; and key provisions for franchise negotiations. The presentation provides information on types of communications services, top cable operators, industry revenues, the need to impose fees on rights-of-way users, and questions for cities to consider regarding franchise agreements and renewals.
Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...Massimo Talia
This guide aims to provide information on how lawyers will be able to use the opportunities provided by AI tools and how such tools could help the business processes of small firms. Its objective is to provide lawyers with some background to understand what they can and cannot realistically expect from these products. This guide aims to give a reference point for small law practices in the EU
against which they can evaluate those classes of AI applications that are probably the most relevant for them.
Lifting the Corporate Veil. Power Point Presentationseri bangash
"Lifting the Corporate Veil" is a legal concept that refers to the judicial act of disregarding the separate legal personality of a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). Normally, a corporation is considered a legal entity separate from its shareholders or members, meaning that the personal assets of shareholders or members are protected from the liabilities of the corporation. However, there are certain situations where courts may decide to "pierce" or "lift" the corporate veil, holding shareholders or members personally liable for the debts or actions of the corporation.
Here are some common scenarios in which courts might lift the corporate veil:
Fraud or Illegality: If shareholders or members use the corporate structure to perpetrate fraud, evade legal obligations, or engage in illegal activities, courts may disregard the corporate entity and hold those individuals personally liable.
Undercapitalization: If a corporation is formed with insufficient capital to conduct its intended business and meet its foreseeable liabilities, and this lack of capitalization results in harm to creditors or other parties, courts may lift the corporate veil to hold shareholders or members liable.
Failure to Observe Corporate Formalities: Corporations and LLCs are required to observe certain formalities, such as holding regular meetings, maintaining separate financial records, and avoiding commingling of personal and corporate assets. If these formalities are not observed and the corporate structure is used as a mere façade, courts may disregard the corporate entity.
Alter Ego: If there is such a unity of interest and ownership between the corporation and its shareholders or members that the separate personalities of the corporation and the individuals no longer exist, courts may treat the corporation as the alter ego of its owners and hold them personally liable.
Group Enterprises: In some cases, where multiple corporations are closely related or form part of a single economic unit, courts may pierce the corporate veil to achieve equity, particularly if one corporation's actions harm creditors or other stakeholders and the corporate structure is being used to shield culpable parties from liability.
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence LawyersHarpreetSaini48
Discover how Mississauga criminal defence lawyers defend clients facing weapon offence charges with expert legal guidance and courtroom representation.
To know more visit: https://www.saini-law.com/
The Future of Criminal Defense Lawyer in India.pdfveteranlegal
https://veteranlegal.in/defense-lawyer-in-india/ | Criminal defense Lawyer in India has always been a vital aspect of the country's legal system. As defenders of justice, criminal Defense Lawyer play a critical role in ensuring that individuals accused of crimes receive a fair trial and that their constitutional rights are protected. As India evolves socially, economically, and technologically, the role and future of criminal Defense Lawyer are also undergoing significant changes. This comprehensive blog explores the current landscape, challenges, technological advancements, and prospects for criminal Defense Lawyer in India.
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...lawyersonia
The legal profession, which has historically been male-dominated, has experienced a significant increase in the number of women entering the field over the past few decades. Despite this progress, women lawyers continue to encounter various challenges as they strive for top positions.
This document briefly explains the June compliance calendar 2024 with income tax returns, PF, ESI, and important due dates, forms to be filled out, periods, and who should file them?.
Genocide in International Criminal Law.pptxMasoudZamani13
Excited to share insights from my recent presentation on genocide! 💡 In light of ongoing debates, it's crucial to delve into the nuances of this grave crime.
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...Sangyun Lee
Presentation slides for a session held on June 4, 2024, at Kyoto University. This presentation is based on the presenter’s recent paper, coauthored with Hwang Lee, Professor, Korea University, with the same title, published in the Journal of Business Administration & Law, Volume 34, No. 2 (April 2024). The paper, written in Korean, is available at <https://shorturl.at/GCWcI>.
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2. Question
How do community programming centers
make up revenue lost from decreasing
franchise fees or reduced/eliminated PEG
fees?
First – why is this happening now?
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3. Problem
Cable operator revenue is not growing
• Thus franchise fee revenue is relatively static
Cities cannot impose franchise fee on:
• Telecommunications – regulated by PUC
• Broadband – regulated by FCC
Community programming centers depend on
two types of revenue to operate:
1.Franchise fees
– if city dedicates a portion for local programming
1.PEG fees
– except state franchising statutes – Wisconsin
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4. Why This is Happening Now?
Some subscribers are disconnecting from
cable
• Growth of DBS has been significant
• Over the top cable is having an impact
• Wireless devices
• Economy – high cost
Millennial generation not dependent on
cable
• Few college students subscribe to cable
• All college students have broadband
service
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5. DBS Impact on PEG
No local or state franchise
No franchise fees
No PEG fees
No local PEG content
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7. Finding New Revenue
PEG organizations
Seeking new sources of revenues
Breaking free of years of self-imposed
restraint
PEG channels are not limited to
noncommercial use.
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8. Cable Act
No prohibition on commercial speech on
PEG
• If a municipality determines advertising is
useful to fund programming on local
government at work or other appropriate
PEG programming, I find nothing in the
Cable Act that would prevent a municipality
from doing so.
Time Warner Cable v. City of New York,
943 F. Supp. 1357, 1387 (S.D.N.Y. 1996)
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9. FCC Guidance
Federal law previously permitted a cable
operator to:
• prohibit the use of a PEG channel for
programming that contains:
obscene material, sexually explicit conduct,
indecency, nudity, or material soliciting or
promoting unlawful conduct.
However, the U.S. Supreme Court
determined that this law was
unconstitutional
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10. FCC Guidance
Cable operators may not control the
content of programming on public access
channels
• Exception:
• Cable operator may refuse to transmit a
public access program which the cable
operator reasonably believes contains
obscenity.
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12. Franchise
In Wisconsin:
• Since 2007 State issues the franchise
• No more local franchise
If your city is not in Wisconsin
• Must carefully review local franchise with
operator for possible contractual restriction
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13. Local Code
Many cities continue to have antiquated
local code provisions governing cable
These cable ordinances often date back
20+ yrs
• Well before the 2007 Wisc. state
franchising law
These cable ordinances may contain
noncommercial PEG requirements
• May contain requirements that channel
time must be made available to residents
“Free of Charge”
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14. Traditional Noncommercial Use
Identification of financial supporters
• similar to PBS sponsorships
Solicitation of financial support for
• charitable, educational or governmental
purposes
Programming offered by
• accredited, non-profit, educational
institutions
• Telecourses
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15. Sponsorship
One that finances a project or an event
carried out by another person or group
Especially a business enterprise that pays for
radio or television programming in return for
recognition
i.e. advertising time
http://www.pbs.org/insidepbs/guidelines/howto.
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16. Qualified Sponsorship Activities
This is any payment made by a person engaged in a
trade or business for which the person will receive no
substantial benefit other than the use or
acknowledgment of the business name, logo, or
product lines in connection with the organization's
activities. “Use or acknowledgment” does not include
advertising the sponsor's products or services.
For example, if, in return for receiving a sponsorship
payment, an organization promises to use the
sponsor's name or logo in acknowledging the
sponsor's support for an educational or fundraising
event, the payment is a qualified sponsorship
payment and is not subject to the unrelated business
income tax.
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17. Advertising
Generally refers to the sale or exchange of a
good or service or
• the solicitation of donations, remuneration or
barter
Does advertising =
• a pastor asking for donations?
• a political candidate asking for contributions?
• a plea for Save the Starving Children?
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18. Advertising
A payment is not a qualified sponsorship payment if, in
return, the organization advertises the sponsor's products or
services.
Advertising includes:
• Messages containing qualitative or comparative language, price
information, or other indications of savings or value;
• Endorsements; and
• Inducements to purchase, sell, or use the products or services.
The use of promotional logos or slogans that are an
established part of the sponsor's identity is not, by itself,
advertising. In addition, mere distribution or display of a
sponsor's product by the organization to the public at a
sponsored event, whether for free or for remuneration, is
considered use or acknowledgment of the product rather
than advertising.
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19. New PEG Revenue Options
Sponsorships
Advertising
Memberships
Charging for channel time
Resale of programming
Studio/editing leasing
Production services
Other?
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20. Goldberg v. Cablevision Systems
New York has a noncommercial state
requirement
PEG producer sought to sell:
• $39 duplicate tape or $5 transcript of program
2nd
Circuit held
• Message would not render program “commercial”
• Primary role was to disseminate message
• Not to produce financial gain
A cable operator may refuse to cablecast on a
public access channel any programming that does
not meet the legal criteria for dissemination in
that forum.
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21. Policies
Written policy setting forth acceptable
advertising
• Avoid viewpoint discrimination
Should a government access channel accept
sponsorship/advertising funding from an
entity:
• That bids on City contracts?
• Provides services to the City?
• Is currently lobbying controversial legislation
under the purview of the City?
• Is a candidate for City office?
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22. Nonprofit Fears
Detract from the mission of the nonprofit
Undermine the organization by introducing
“market forces”
Be too difficult or complex to manage
Put the “nonprofit status” at risk
Impose “Unrelated Business Income Tax”
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23. Unrelated Business Income Tax
Unrelated business income is the income
from a trade or business regularly carried
on by an exempt organization and not
substantially related to the
performance by the organization of its
exempt purpose or function.
Additional UBIT Info:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p598.pdf
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24. UBIT Analysis
1. Ascertain organization’s exempt purpose
• Articles of Organization
• Limited by 501(c)(3)
2. Is business activity substantially related
to the accomplishment of exempt
purpose?
If not, then UBIT
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25. Consequences of UBIT
The business income is taxable; and
If the unrelated activity is a substantial
part of the organization’s activities,
potential for loss of exemption.
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26. How Can You Develop Alternative
Sources of Revenue
Analyze services you can provide/sell
Determine what might be saleable
Conduct market research to understand
the profit potential
Balance the promise of profit with the
mission of the organization
Develop products or services
Create a business plan
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27. Business Plan Details
Business model and how it operates
Competitive landscape and how the nonprofit
can compete effectively to sell goods/services
Structure, roles and responsibilities of staffing
for the business
• Stay true to mission statement – discuss with
city
Pricing, promotion, packaging, and
distribution of the products/services
Financial plan
Day-to-day operational plan for the business
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28. Questions to Think About
Are we in a fairly stable financial situation?
Do we have core assets/personnel that could be
transformed into saleable products or services?
Is there a potential market with a willingness and ability
to pay for these products/services?
Would the sale of these products/services be a
complement to, not a distraction from, our mission?
Is our staff, board, council, elected officials
• for the most part, open to risk and experimentation?
Do we have access to funders who could potentially
provide some startup capital for an earned income
venture?
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29. Processes to Undertake
1. Analyzing assets to determine potential
products/services to sell
2. Conducting market research to determine
competitors and consumers
3. Pilot testing a product/service
4. Creating a business plan including
marketing, staffing, financial model, risks
and mitigations
5. Launching the business
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