[cma-l] Community Radio Spot Rate

[David Duffy]

Nick et al,
 
I would recommend that everyone should operate a 'payment in advance’ (PIA) policy these days. PIA for comprod and PIA for the airtime, monthly in advance.  If you use voice artists or external compared I would also recommend that you ask them what their tariff would be if you paid them in advance. I can’t believe the number of VO artist that spend hours each week on the phone chasing payment after a session. It would help them and should help you get a better price from them.
 
As for taking someone to the Small Claims court - for what it’s worth, Nick, walk away.  Apart from the financial cost of taking someone to court (which admittedly is low) there is an emotional cost.  It drags you down and takes you away from all the good stuff you are doing. Sure, it sends out a message that ‘we are not to be messed with’ but that not always the strong arm image that a community organisation want to portrait.
 
David
The Radio People



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