JULY 20, 2023

ADVERTISING SPORTS BETTING

DECIPHERING THE CURRENT LEGAL LANDSCAPE

Kentucky recently passed a statute legalizing certain sports wagering on apps, that goes into effect September 28, 2023. The state’s Racing Commission will be issuing licenses to companies who will be able to offer sports betting. Once these licenses are issues, advertising for the licensed companies will be allowed. We suggest that, until the actual betting is allowed to begin, there be clear disclosures in any ads of the dates on which the licensed companies will be able to offer their services.

 

The tentative rules on advertising thus far advanced by the Racing Commission only restrict the ads that are false and misleading, particularly as to the chances of winning, and physical ads near schools (with a specific exemption for broadcast ads incidentally available near schools). These rules may change as the Commission holds hearings on the tentative rules and further input is provided, so be alert to additional developments.

 

We note that even these tentative rules evidence concern about overstating the potential for winning on sports betting, and the concerns about promoting these activities to children. The American Gaming Association has issued guidance on responsible marketing for sports wagering, focusing on many of these issues (AGA_RMCSW_2023FINAL-3.28.23.pdf (americangaming.org)). Key takeaways from this guidance are as follows:


  • No advertising should appeal to people below the age of 21 (while the legal sports wagering age in KY will be 18, placing ads in programming where most of the audience is 21 or above minimizes the number of children under the age of 18 will be in the audience).
  • Advertising should only be broadcast where 73.6% of the audience is reasonably expected to be 21+ (determined by using reliable, up-to-date data).
  • Advertising messages should not (i) promote irresponsible gambling, (ii) suggestions that financial or personal success is guaranteed, (iii) suggest that betting is a way to solve financial problems, (iv) suggest or imply any illegal activity, or (v) be broadcast in connection with any university or amateur athletes.
  • Advertising messages should (i) contain clear and conspicuous responsible gaming message, (ii) include a toll-free helpline, (iii) “adhere to contemporary standards of good taste that apply to all commercial messaging.”

 

While these are not legally binding rules, these provide suggestions for responsible marketing of sports wagering and provide some good standards to evaluate any advertising for sports wagering in Kentucky which you may receive.

 

Pay attention to further developments in the rollout of legal sports wagering in Kentucky. The information provided above does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. The information above is for general informational purposes only. Members should contact their attorney to obtain advice before broadcasting any advertisement related to sports wagering.

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IMPACT BROADCAST AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

KBA would like to congratulate the finalists for the 2023 Impact Broadcast Awards. Awards will be presented on Monday, September 25th @ 9:00 AM ET at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, in conjunction with KBA's Annual Conference.


Note: the date and location is a change from previous announcements.

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NY TIMES FEATURE ON WSKV'S TRADIO RADIO

Credit: The New York Times


If you listen to local radio stations in much of rural America, you may hear a host bantering with a caller in search of help installing an oil pump in a Chevy engine. Another caller may be trying to trade a few bales of hav for a wheelchair lift. Perhaps even a burial plot for a cat.


These are "tradio" programs (a portmanteau of "trade" and "radio"), where people buy, sell and swap items or services - and, through such offers and transactions, give small glimpses of their lives.

In the age of sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, tradio - also called "swap shops." "auction barns" and "super-trading posts" - adds an incredibly personal touch to the give-and-take of goods and services that's both a throwback to the days of bartering and a cementing of community ties.


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THIRD THURSDAY WEBINAR

THIS AFTERNOON AT 1:00PM ET

"Leading in the Post-Pandemic Newsroom"

WIth Kevin Benz, Principal, i-Media Strategies


Recent studies show that broadcast newsrooms and journalists are not showing improved mental health despite coming back in the newsroom and despite the ebbing pandemic fear. In fact, burnout in newsrooms is at an all-time high with 70% of journalists suffering moderate to severe burnout and nearly 80% of those considering leaving their job. Burn-out is a newsroom epidemic and is worse than in other American institutions. There are specific ways newsroom leaders can help to develop a more positive, supportive work environment and help journalists overcome this very real medical crisis. Doing this will help not just your staff mental health, but will improve your journalism too.


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EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AWARDS

12 DAYS AND COUNTING TO ENTER

The entry window for the 2023 KBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards is open through July 31st. Click the button below for rules, category descriptions and instructions for submitting an entry.

The Excellence in Broadcasting Awards will be presented, along with the 2023 Legacy Awards, on Monday evening, September 25th, during KBA's Annual Conference at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington.

EIB AWARDS INFO

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SUPPORTING VETERANS

Earlier this week, several KBA members participated in Jacob Tamme's 13th Annual Swings for Soldiers Classic golf scramble in Lexington. This event continues to impact veterans and their families through a partnership with Homes For Our Troops, supporting specially-adapted home builds in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. KBA has been a proud supporter of the event since its inception.

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SOMETHING TO ASK YOUR ADVERTISERS


Do you trust me? Growing the relationships you have with your advertisers is key. Staying on top of trends, bringing them new information, and helping them answer sometimes-difficult questions can set you apart as a necessary and trusted partner and resource.


I love being part of our coaching calls for the Leadership Masterclass. Just yesterday, we had a conversation about trust.  Do your sellers trust you, do you trust them, and how do you know?  The same is true for clients.  Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship.  


Microsoft was kind enough to share with RAB Webinar attendees the Marketing With Purpose playbook from Microsoft. You’ll find it by clicking here.


At the center of the Venn diagram shared in the report is TRUST and how important it is that consumers trust the brands and people they do business with.  At your next client meeting, you might consider asking them this question:


Do your customers trust you? And the follow-up, How do you know? Trust is an important component of any relationship, and the business relationship with consumers is no different.  In Microsoft’s playbook, they offer six ways your clients can demonstrate responsibility that can build trust:


  1. Delivers on promises made in their advertising and marketing
  2. Respects customer privacy
  3. Protects customer’s personal and sensitive information
  4. Is open and honest about how personal data will be used
  5. Proactively solves issues if products/services do not deliver as expected
  6. Provides accessible customer experiences


Think of the great conversation you can have with your clients and prospects by discussing trust and providing those consumer measurement points from the Microsoft playbook. If you choose to have the conversation, we’d love to have you share the results. And when you do have that conversation, you are building your own brand of being a “trusted” advisor and partner in your client’s success.

Jeff Schmidt is the SVP of Professional Development at the Radio Advertising Bureau. You can also connect with him by email JSchmidt@rab.com or on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Your active KBA membership entitles you to complimentary access to RAB's online certifications.

DATES TO REMEMBER

AUGUST 17, 2023

9:00am - KBA Board of Directors Meeting @ Omni in Louisville


SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2023

KBA Annual Conference @ Northern Kentucky Convention Center


SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Midwest Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference in Columbus, OH


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