Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics
by CRConrad on Wednesday September 01, 2021 @11:28AM
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> In the US there's actually an FCC requirement that television channels air news.
Except, I thought, if they're explicitly registered as entertainment channels? (Like... Fox "News".)
Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics
by hansthehorse on Wednesday September 01, 2021 @01:29PM
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The regulation is concerning over the air broadcasters. Cable stations like Fox don't fall under the regulation as they don't use public airways.
Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics
by karaterobot on Tuesday August 31, 2021 @03:32PM
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This is true, but it's worth noting that the FCC revoked the fairness doctrine in 1987.
Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics
by bluGill on Tuesday August 31, 2021 @01:54PM
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Does the requirement mean air news during prime time though, or can they do it at times when most people are not even able to watch TV?
Re:Tech-savvy audiences block Google Analytics
by muffinman26 on Tuesday August 31, 2021 @02:15PM
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It's unclear, because the exact details are specific to the license and therefore may vary from station to station. My local television stations usually air the news at 11, which is after primetime.
From https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/public-and-broadcasting: "virtually every station has an obligation to provide news, public affairs, and other programming that specifically treats the important issues facing its community." The details are specific to the license, but almost every station is required to air at least an hour of news a day.
There's also requirements to air a certain number of hours of educational material for children (https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/childrens-educational-t...).