Monday, August 3, 2026

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.
Gavel

TV Incentive Auction Ethics Compliance

Womble Carlyle attorney Gregg Skall reviews station ethics compliance related to the television spectrum incentive auction.
Republican

Fair And Balanced, Not So Much

Broadcast consultant Mike DeLier of The DeLier Group critiques the first GOP debate.

Randy Michaels on DOJ: Here We Go Again

Radio + Television Business Report asked Randy Michaels to review and give readers his opinion
Erwin Krasnow / John Brooks

The Do’s of Doing Financial Due Diligence

Conducting effective due diligence is a critical step when planning to acquire