Background
Alter, Robert Herbert was born on December 28, 1928 in New York City. Son of Frank and Sydell (Squire) Alter.
Alter, Robert Herbert was born on December 28, 1928 in New York City. Son of Frank and Sydell (Squire) Alter.
Bachelor of Business Administration, U. Iowa, 1950. Account executive New York DailyNews, New York City, 1950-1957. Vice president Radio Advertising Bureau, New York City, 1957-1963, executive vice president, 1963-1981.
President, chief Executive officer Cable television Advertising Bureau, New York City, 1981-1991, vice chairman, board directors, 1991.
President Alter Associations. Formersr. advisor to board directors Star television, Hong Kong.
Board directors International Post Limited., AdCom Incorporated., Source Media, Incorporated., Taft Institute of Government, International county of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Young Adult Institute and Mentor. Sergeant United States Army, of Korea, 1951-1953.
Account executive New York Daily News, New York City, 1950—1957. Vice president Radio Advertising Bureau, 1957—1963. Executive vice president, 1963—1981.
President, Chief Executive Officer Cable television Advertising Bureau, New York City, 1981—1991. Former senior advisor to board directors Star television, Hong Kong. Sergeant United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea.
Member International Radio/television Society (Board of Governors), Cable television Administration and Marketing Society (Grand Tam award 1991, National Academy Cable Programming (board directors).
Married Lucile Elinor Levine, August 21, 1954. Children: Deborah, Amy, Marjorie, Maureen.