Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Michael DeLier

Going Wall-to-Wall Needlessly is Nuts

Gratuitous weather shots do not get your station more viewers.

Early Auction Repack Compensation Comes With a Catch

There are constraints on getting reimbursed for expenses incurred before the auction is complete.

This One Word Costs Sales Leaders Massive Sales

xPotential Selling expert Barrett Riddleberger on evaluating sales reps.
Michael DeLier

Why Media Fans Dwindle

If you're part of the media it’s obvious that you, your peers & management are doing a lot wrong, says Mike DeLier.

Are You Attuned to Their Reality?

Listeners aren't focused on what it takes to get a program on the air.

Randy Michaels: AM Order Actually Hurts Owners

Randy Michaels says the recent AM order actually hurts owners.
Money

Secrets of Doing Financial Due Diligence

John Brooks and Erwin Krasnow pen a primer on performing due diligence.

What to Do Before The Inspector Shows Up

Broadcast station inspector Ken Benner shares FCC compliance tips.

When You Need a Fresh Voice, Try This

To save money, give online casting websites a try when you need a new voice over for your radio station.
Pile of Money

More Secrets of Doing Financial Due Diligence

One of the goals of due diligence is to avoid unpleasant surprises during the acquisition process.
Michael DeLier

Don’t Drive Away Viewers With This

Too much network material in your local newscast drives away viewers, says consultant Mike DeLier.

Privacy Rules Proposed for Broadband Providers

Pillsbury attorney Glenn Richards explains the Open Internet Order.

FilmOn X Faces Third Defeat; Court Says It’s Not a “Cable System”

Attorney Lucy Holmes Plovnick explains the latest developments of the FilmOn X case.
Michael DeLier

How Does It Feel To Be Used?

Mike DeLier is fired up over the latest Trump campaign developments.

Why Isn’t My News Operation #1?

Michael DeLier says executives should be bold with their TV newscasts.