COLUMBIA STRATEGIES for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to advertising tax deductibility.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL S. HERSHEY | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
H.Con.Res.17 - the Local Radio Freedom Act. S.Con.Res.4 - the Local Radio Freedom Act. HR 1283 - the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. Issues related to music licensing and antitrust consent decree review. Issues related to satellite television carriage. Issues related to broadcast television copyright.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL S. HERSHEY | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Issues related to spectrum incentive auctions. Issues related to television market areas. Issues related to television carriage laws. S.1182 - a bill to exempt JSA attribution rules in case of existing agreements. HR 1999 - Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act. S.1260 - Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act. HR 2125 - Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL S. HERSHEY | — |
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