[JPL] Airplay Ethics Question

[Ric Mancuso]

I believe any affiliation with an organization you are associated with may
create a conflict of interest with you running the spots on the station.
To be on the safe side, I would have the other DJ's run the spot. Perhaps
you can check in with your station manger?




> I have a question regarding the ethics of my giving airplay to playing a CD
> in which I have some small involvement. Since there are DJ's on this list
> who are also musicians with their own CD's and other DJ's who are also
> involved in radio promotion, I'm sure some of you have encountered this
> dilemma before - if indeed it is dilemma.
> 
> The student-run big band, the Fredonia Jazz Ensemble, is about to release a
> new CD. I happen to be one of the Faculty Advisers for the band (the other
> being ex-Ferguson, ex-Herman bari saxman Bruce Johnstone, who guest solos on
> the CD). This is a voluntary, unpaid position, which essentially amounts to
> affixing my signature to purchase orders, rehearsal room reservation slips,
> etc. (In other words, I have no creative input into the music, personnel
> matters, etc.) I also contributed the liner notes to the new CD, for which I
> donated my services. In other hands, I have no monetary involvement in this
> project, and do not stand to make any financial gain from it.
> 
> Given these circumstances, are there any ethical problems involved with my
> spinning a track or two from the CD on "General Eclectic"? Or am I creating
> a quandary for myself where none exists? Any responses will be very much
> appreciated.
> 
> Thank you.