Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Amendment Sixteen Media?

• We are a radio advertising agency that helps regular people get their program on the air.
• We've been serving our clients since incorporating in 1989.

What does Amendment Sixteen Media do?

• We serve as your representative to your chosen radio station.
• We'll tailor a broadcasting contract with them to cater to your specific needs.
• We provide the full business structure to allow you to deal with stations as a media agency on a corp-to-corp basis.
• We include one million dollars of liability insurance to help limit your financial exposure.

What is the process to getting on the air?

• We'll sit down with you to understand your needs and goals, then help craft a solution to get your message on the air.
• We'll locate radio stations in your target market.
• We'll serve as your agent in negotiating the best possible deal with your chosen station.
• We'll stay with you every step of the way to get you on the air.
• We'll always be there for you to answer questions and help you succeed.

What sort of benefits can the typical radio station provide?

• Broadcasting your program on the air on a regular schedule.
• Recording your program live in a professional studio, or as an alternative, you can record your own program and forward a digital copy to the station for airing.
• Listing your program on the station's webpage.
• Hosting a downloadable podcast on the station's webpage;
• Listening to your program live via the station's webpage.
• Additional services can be included as needed.

Who determines the content of the radio show?

• You determine the program's content.
• You are in complete control of your program.

Who owns the rights to the show?

• You own all rights to your program.

What kind of formats can a radio show include?

• Your show can be talk, music, event coverage, infomercials, or whatever content you like.
• In-studio co-hosts and guests.
• Call-in guests.
• Paid advertising for your program's sponsors.
• It's completely up to you.

What sort of content can NOT be aired?

• Do not include anything unethical, untruthful, or illegal.
• Do not use copyrighted material without the copyright owner's permission.
• Other than that, you're on your own.
• You are responsible for your program's content.

What is the length of a commitment to a radio program?

• You have your choice of six-month or one-year engagements.

How much does it cost?

• Each station has its own rate card. Once we know your needs and choose a station, we'll let you know the bottom line before signing any contract.
• We bill monthly in advance.
• In addition to station costs, we also include a ten percent service fee to cover insurance and other administrative costs.
• We also ask for one month's security deposit, which is returned at the end of the contract period.

Are there any other considerations to getting on the air?

• You do not need any license or permission from the government.
• The FCC requires compliance with all federal regulations.

What kind of contract would we need to sign?

• A PDF of our standard contract is on the web here.
• The station may require additional terms that are spelled out in advance in our agreement with you.

Contact Us

To get started today, just drop us a line at info@Media.AmendmentSixteen.com or give us a call at 775-583-7525.

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