Staff:
 
     Publisher
     Gary Calligas
     gary.calligas@gmail.com

     Editor
     Tina Calligas
     editor.calligas@gmail.com

     Web Designer
     Jason Calligas
     jason.public.email@gmail.com

Address:    

     TBT Multimedia, LLC
     The Best of Times
     P.O. Box 19510
     Shreveport, LA 71149-0510
     (318) 636-5510

Company Information:
 
TBT Multimedia, LLC is a Louisiana based minority owned business (Federal Tax Identification Number: 20-0674063) that owns The Best of Times, a monthly newsmagazine, the primary resource guide for adults over the age of 50. Established in 1993 as Senior Scene News, the publication is the only current printed voice to and for adults over 50 years of age in Northwest Louisiana. Its mission is to "Celebrate Age and Maturity" to help readers make these years the BEST that they can be. The Best of Times has been audited by Circulation Verification Council (CVC) of St. Louis, Missouri to verify its distribution per month and to conduct a detailed readership survey. Current circulation as of January 1, 2011 is 20,000. The Best of Times is registered with the United States Library of Congress with ISNN Number 1551-4366.

The Best of Times is proud member of Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Press Association, the North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) and is a BBB accredited business.

The Best of Times offers a wide variety of articles, photographs, and features of interest to mature adults regarding federal and state legislative issues, Social Security concerns, fraud and abuse information, Medicare and Medicaid topics, nutrition information, health care information, finances, legal advice, travel, entertainment, and other topics of interest. Readers are typically middle-aged or older adults with disposable income for recreational activities, remodeling, new home purchases, investments, estate planning, travel, leisure, and their grandchildren. They are faced with issues such as caring for themselves, their elderly adults, having to cope with empty nests, and dealing with retirement options.

We welcome your comments regarding current articles found in The Best of Times or suggestions for future articles. Please use the "Contact Us" link located at the top of each page on this website. Note that all of the content of the magazine, radio show and website is intended to educate, inform and entertain. Opinions expressed are the the sole responsibility of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication, TBT Multimedia LLC, its owners or staff. Always consult properly degreed and licensed professionals when dealing with all financial, medical, legal, or emotional matters. We cannot accept liability for omissions or errors and cannot be responsible for the claims of advertisers.

If your business is interested in advertising in The Best of Times, during The Best of Times Radio Hour,  in our annual Silver Pages - Senior Resource Directory, or on this website, please use the "Advertiser Info" link on the home page to obtain additional information or just call us at (318) 636-5510 or email us at Gary.Calligas@gmail.com.

The Best of Times is mailed to paid subscribers, but "complimentary" copies can be picked up FREE at over 528 distribution locations in Northwest Louisiana. Some of the distribution sites include: nursing homes, assisted living facilities, independent living centers, Willis Knighton hospitals and clinics, Brookshires, Super One, Kroger, and many other businesses.

If you are interested in subscribing to The Best of Times, please use the "Subscribe Online" link found on the top of each page on this website or call (318) 636-5510.

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