Clear Channel Settles Indecency Claims.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2004 Clear Channel Communications Not to be confused with clear channel radio stations, which are AM radio stations with certain technical parameters. Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU) is a media conglomerate company based in the United States. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CCU CCU abbr. 1. coronary care unit 2. critical care unit CCU critical care unit. CCU Critical care unit, see there ) today announced an agreement with the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. that satisfies all outstanding fines and complaints relating to broadcasts of allegedly indecent material on its radio stations. Under the agreement, Clear Channel will make a voluntary contribution of $1,750,000 to the U.S. Treasury and the FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. will vacate existing fines and terminate current investigations and complaints against Clear Channel. In addition to the one-time payment, Clear Channel agreed to enforce its Responsible Broadcasting Initiative for at least three years, and establish a strong disciplinary plan for any employee who violates Commission rules in the future. "It was a tough negotiation, but a fair resolution," said Andrew Levin, executive vice president and chief legal officer. "We didn't agree that all the complaints were legally indecent, but some clearly crossed the line and for those we have taken full responsibility. No broadcaster has taken stronger steps to ensure its broadcasts comply with the law and we intend to keep it that way." In February, Clear Channel announced a Responsible Broadcasting Initiative that includes policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental to ensure broadcasts do not violate indecency laws. Intensive training for all radio programming personnel and on-air talent is well underway. "The settlement allows Clear Channel to close the chapter on indecency and move forward with our business," said John Hogan, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Clear Channel Radio. "This has been a complicated and controversial issue but it has also proven that we can provide compelling, entertaining and informative programming without being indecent." Levin also reiterated the company's call for the government to establish standards that would apply fairly and evenly across all media platforms. "Cable and satellite networks should be treated no differently from broadcasters. In today's media landscape, that is a distinction without a difference. We all need to be accountable for what is said in the presence of our kids," Levin said. Clear Channel Communications Inc. (NYSE:CCU), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. , is a global leader in the media and entertainment industry with radio and television stations, outdoor advertising displays and live entertainment venues in 65 countries around the world. See us on the web at www.clearchannel.com |
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