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TDGA launches its Annual Salary Survey, we're taking the financial pulse of Traffic folks for 2008-09 including multi-tasking program logs to, sub-channel, HD Radio and HDTV, streaming logs and the evolving scope of Traffic personnel. Q&A: Handling Requests For Audio Copies of Commercials & Political Spots- "I’ve had a few requests from listeners wanting us to send them the audio of particular political advertisers. Besides saying we can't because of "station policy”. How should I respond? A New Title For Traffic Directors?- The never-ending search for a title that helps eliminate the “blank stare” response when you explain to others that you are a “Traffic Director” or “Traffic Manager.” We think the tasks and duties you perform warrant far more respect and recognition than you might generally receive. We have a suggested new name for your position. (Try It On For Size). Introducing The "Slide-Unders" For National Traffic Director's Day- It’s time to laugh, cry, dread, murmur and factor in several other emotions that only someone in Traffic can fully appreciate. A look at the calendar lets you know that just ahead lies National Traffic Direcvtor's Day, We invented the "Slide-Unders" just for you. (There are 6 versions for 2008) Non-Discrimination Clause Required On All Sales Orders, Contracts -TDGA Members get the inside story from Lee W. Shubert, of the law firm of Sciarrino & Shubert (and a longtime friend of TDGA) outlining the actions needed now for station advertising contracts, sales orders or other forms that involve dealings between advertiser/underwriter and your stations. Stations In 36 States May Have Tax Liabilities Because of HD Radio and HDTV- States taxing business personal property, (there are 3-dozen of them) HD Radio and HDTV gear combines with analog to raise the taxable items. Kirk Low, CPA shares the details with TDGA Members. Broadcast Television Station Reminder: FCC Form 388 DTV Consumer Education Activity Reports Due Oct. 10 - all full-power television stations must electronically file an FCC Form 388 “ DTV Quarterly Activity Station Report ” with the FCC detailing the station's efforts to educate viewers about the digital television (DTV) transition. The FCC Form must be filed using the Consolidated Database System (CDBS). Quarterly Issues & Programs Lists Due In PIF By October 10th- Radio and TV stations, both commercial and noncommercial,, must prepare and place Quarterly Issues Programs Lists n the stations' public inspection file by October 10, 2008, covering July, August and September. Children's TV Reports Due By Oct. 10th- Commercial full power and Class A low power television stations must file Children's Television Programming Reports on FCC Form 398 electronically. Stations airing multiple DTV program streams should also file. Reports and Quarterly Compliance certifications on Commercial limitations must be placed in the public inspection files. (Noncommercial stations are exempt from these requirements). TDGA's Newest Members - The Welcome Wagon! It's a non-stop, growing list of new and renewing Members from all over the US, Canada and around the world. You're in great company, and thius feature allows you to meet and greet your Traffic-related colleagues. Tax Exempt Stations Get New Form 990 for 2008 Tax Year- The Internal Revenue Service released the revised instructions that tax-exempt organizations will need to fill out the redesigned Form 990, which must be filed starting with tax year 2008 (filed in 2009). The Web At Work: A Mixed Blessing- Do you have access tio the Web at work? And, if so, how much time do you spend lkooking at non-business related website. eMarketer says many are addicted tio it, while others only "look" at work.
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