Saturday, August 23, 2025

Michael DeLier

Media Ownership Should Not Be All About The Money

Michael DeLier says the FCC needs to make it possible for small owners to compete.

Deep Dive Post-Atlanta

The PPM deep dive from Atlanta with Clark Smidt.

Aereo, FilmOn X Cause Reexamination of Copyright License Issues

Aereo, FilmOn X Cause Reexamination of copyright license issues.

Sample That Stays Same Awhile Limits Fluctuation

Clark Smidt shares ratings estimates for Nielsen Audio August, markets #30-52.
Michael DeLier

Satellite/Cable Will Find Viewers Loyal to Local TV

Consultant Michael DeLier says viewers are loyal to local TV affiliates in retrans fights.

Recycling Familiar Music Works

Broadcast Connector’s Clark Smidt reviews PPM ratings for Markets 20-21.
Michael DeLier

Leave Political Agendas to Politicians

Consultant Mike DeLier says broadcasters should leave political agendas to politicians.
Gavel

Diving Into Online Contest Disclosure Updates

Pillsbury attorneys explain the updated online contest rule disclosure rules.

Randy Michaels: How the DOJ Blocks Proposed Radio Combos

Radioactive CEO Randy Michaels looks at how the DOJ blocks proposed radio combos.
Michael DeLier

Televised Debates Poorly Organized

Consultant Michael DeLier says the recent GOP debate was handled poorly.

Skall On Misuse of EAS Tones

Womble Carlyle's Gregg Skall explains the ramifications of misusing EAS tones.
Gregg Skall

Skall On Rules of The ‘Net Neutrality Road

Womble Carlyle attorney Gregg Skall reviews Net Neutrality.
Michael DeLier

When Protests Are Not News

Management consultant Michael asks, when does a protest stop being news?

Randy Michaels: DOJ Has “Tremendous Leverage” Over Deals

Radioactive LLC CEO Randy Michaels says the DOJ has "tremendous leverage" over deals.

Unasked Questions In Virginia Shooting

In this commentary, Michael DeLier poses questions about the Virginia station shootings.