Saturday, June 27, 2026

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

Marketing Basics Revisited

The perceptions or position you want to create in the mind of your prospect, along with your goals, should be considered

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

Radio’s Latest ‘Share Of Ear’: 50 Percent

Edison Research has released its third-quarter 2016 "Share of Ear" study, and there's some good news for radio.
Sirius XM

A Retail Giant Puts SiriusXM In OEM Fast Lane

The arrangement empowers Sears Auto associates to immediately check eligibility when a vehicle is brought in for service

How Broadcast Media Can Squelch Snapchat

Is three seconds long enough to establish a valuable brand connection with consumers? RBR + TVBR’s Editor-In-Chief says no way

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

The One Thing To Ask All Job Candidates

One very common question is loaded with the opportunity to gather some great intel that often gets overlooked in an interview

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

How Diversity Can Increase Ad Spend

broadcast TV drew a larger number of viewers from one demographic segment than from any other.