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jrodriguez315

I just got a request to quote for 3 :30 political spots for a small-time politician somewhere in Texas. Would the rates for political spots be the same as a typical local radio spot, in the $200 - 250 range?

P.S., the spots are in Spanish, not sure if that makes a diff
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Don G. · King's Row Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1071 Location: MA

Regardless of the rate (what you quote seems okay), the first rule for political spots is payment upon delivery. That is, not "net 30" or anything like that. When (if) they lose the race, they tend to forget their obligations.

todd ellis · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject:

been there - done that (cash up-front for pol - ads)
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Deirdre · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

. . .and yes, the rates are the same, plus a premium for Spanish in my book.
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jrodriguez315 · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:49 am Post subject:

I moved too slow and they got another guy. They asked me to submit one of the spots as a demo though which I did. They said they get a lot of this kind of stuff and in fact have another bunch of spots for another local politico. I hope I get some of it.

As usual, my heartfelt thanks to all.
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Pam · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject:

Definitely Cash in Advance. TV stations require it before they will air a schedule so the campaign shouldn't blink when it's requested by the talent. Not only if they lose but also if the campaign runs out of money.
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anthonyVO · 14th Avenue Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC

sorry to hear that, man. another one will come along.

btw - there is no premium for Spanish - i wish there were. the reasoning is because there is less exposure (less networks) AND because the advertising budget for Spanish compared to English is much smaller.

-Anthony

Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject:

joe--you nearly got this one and thus, another's right around the corner.
have you done a political demo? good to have that in the vault.

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