Public Service Announcements

If you have an upcoming event or would like us to announce information of public interest on Radio Que Tal, please fill out the form on the left.

If it's about an event: The earlier you can tell us, the better we can get the word out to all the people who produce our programs. Try to let us know at least a month ahead of time.

The following information should be in a PSA:

• Who will host the event? Name of organization.
• What type of event is it? For example: is it a presentation, concert, a slideshow, a lecture or a demonstration?
• When will the event take place? Time and date.
• Where will the event take place? City and address.
• Why? Include a very brief mission statement or explanation.
• Contact information Email address and phone number.
• Provide phonetic pronunciation (pro-NUN-see-A-shun) of difficult words and names.

KTAL-LP may edit the PSA, which must meet the guidelines described below.

FCC and IRS Guidelines for PSAs

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have established strict guidelines for PSAs. These guidelines must be firmly adhered to. Please keep them in mind when you submit your announcement for consideration to KTAL-LP.

The purpose of the PSA is to notify the public about an event, not to promote the event.

• Announcements may not include an inducement to buy, sell, rent or lease.
• Announcements may not contain price information, including fees, or references including “free,” “sale,” “half-price” or “discount.” If an event is free, it’s permissible to indicate that it's “open to the public.” If an event requires tickets, the PSA may tell listeners where tickets are available.
• Announcements may not be for commercial purposes. If it involves money or measurable benefit, the recipient must have 501(c)(3) status. Announcements for fundraisers at commercial establishments will not be accepted, even if a portion of the funds are donated to charity.
  
• Announcements may not contain comparative or qualitative language, like “the best in our area,” or “the most popular…”
• Announcements may not contain a call to action, such as “be sure to attend” or “hurry in today.”