Week of November 6, 2005

Friday 11/11, 2005

Planning the company Christmas Party? Be careful! Hours of open bar can lead to trouble. You are responsible for everything that happens. Limit the "bar" hours. M ake sure to arrange for transportation for the people who become "over served." Avoid the "day after" issues that may take you to "lawyerworld." Have I got stories! It's not pretty!

Thursday 11/10, 2005

By now you should have the P&L for October. How are you looking YTD? Expenses in line, revenue ok? If you are close on your full year goals, now is the time to plan for the rest of the year. It would be a shame to lose a yearly bonus in the last 60 days.

Wednesday 11/9, 2005

Before you know it, the holidays will be here. Everyone will be at half power in two weeks. Make sure sales for Thanksgiving week (don't forget black Friday) are set. More on "The Company Christmas Party" soon.

Tuesday 11/8, 2005

It is never too early to plan the week between Christmas and New Years. Remotes, specials, look for revenue ideas to fill an otherwise dead week.

Monday 11/7, 2005

Is your station going "Christmas?" Assuming it's Thanksgiving week make sure the programming department has everything ready to go. (In case the competition goes ahead of you) The sales department should be selling packages this week for December.