Wednesday, June 17, 2026

How To Prep A Simple Public File

Public Files are the one area that involves substantial FCC fines, fees and forfeitures. Our "cheat sheet" will help you save your money

Do Media Planners Understand U.S. Commuters?

Pierre Bouvard to NYC media planners: Get out of your Gotham bubble, ad industry cadets, and understand America

Radio: The Great Curator That Isn’t?

Paragon Media Strategies CEO Mike Henry and RBR + TVBR's Editor-in-Chief expand their discussion on millennials
FCC

Where To Go To Avoid FCC Forfeitures

Why should you pay $600 for what you can get for free? Ken Benner shows you how you can save money, and avoid FCC fines

Another Digital Don’t For Your Clients: Banner Ads

RBR + TVBR Editor-In-Chief Adam R Jacobson can't understand why banner ads are still a thing, since they provide no ROI

Radio and Millennials: Is Paragon Wrong?

Paragon's Mike Henry says radio doesn't care about millennials. We disagree: It very much cares, but CHR stations need a wake-up call
Gavel

‘If It Ain’t In Black & White … It Ain’t’

Alternative FCC inspector Ken Benner advises you to back up everything you say and do in writing, if FCC penalty avoidance is wanted

Tis’ The Season … To Think Of Broadcasters In Need

Please consider a charitable donation this holiday season

On The Certification Of Non-Compliant Stations

There is no such thing as a 100% compliant radio or TV station. Sadly, disgruntled just-fired employees are part of the equation

Mark Down These Regulatory Dates For Broadcasters

Dec. 1 brings a host of routine obligations for stations in many states, D.C. attorney David Oxenford reminds us

A Salute To Two Local Broadcast Leaders

Columnist Ken Benner singles out two small-market licensees for their dedication to their communities.
Donald Trump

Should Mr. Trump ‘Drain The Political Swamp’?

How does one fix the problem of how to best drain the political swamp that has plagued Washington, D.C.? Ken Benner has ideas

How To Restore Effective FCC Leadership

American Enterprise Institute's Visiting Fellow offers suggestions on how the next FCC Chairman can best lead
USA Flag

A Historical Look At Radio’s Power To Heal

Alternative FCC inspector Ken Benner believes a unique radio commercial from the 1960s deserves a timely comeback

What the Election Results Mean for Advertising

Gaining a more granular understanding of what policies the Trump Administration is likely to pursue is Task One for 4A's