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NuVoodoo – Moneyball for Radio

NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: The Importance of Connections

May 19, 2025May 18, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Many years ago, in an introductory college course on broadcast radio the professor laid out that the goal of

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: More Meaning, Fewer Words, Maximize Listening

May 12, 2025May 11, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• A few days ahead of the May 7 deadline to have REAL ID compliant credentials to get through airport

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Live, Local, Relevant

May 5, 2025May 3, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

We’ve been reviewing what we learned about personalities in our study for this year’s Country Radio Seminar as we prepare

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Moneyball: New Vehicle Infotainment Systems

April 28, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Knowing my involvement in the radio business, friends recently asked for help with the audio system in their new

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Moneyball: ‘Banana Ball’ Reminds Radio …

April 21, 2025April 20, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• The radio business came to mind last week while watching the CBS 60 Minutes segment on Banana Ball last

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Moneyball: Make Your Content Sizzle

April 14, 2025April 13, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• The spring book is underway. Even if you’re among the lucky ones who were able to get a music

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Ca$h is King, but Fun is Infectious

April 7, 2025April 6, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Last week we wrote about lower-cost options for contesting. Keeping in tune with Nielsen’s practices would draw stations in

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Moneyball: The Case for Cheaper Contest Prizes

March 31, 2025March 30, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Years of NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Studies have shown the tremendous pull of $1000 and even $500 contest prizes. Well-orchestrated

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Moneyball: All You Need is Three (Minutes)

March 23, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• With apologies to Paul McCartney and the late John Lennon, in case you now have one of their songs

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Moneyball: What Nielsen Says About the First Month of PPM 3-Minute Rule Ratings

March 17, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• With the new three-minute listening thresholds in place, January 2025 PPM ratings were up 14% (against an expected 20%

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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

• After nearly two decades of service with CBS Radio, Entercom and Audacy, Michael Martin announced he is stepping down

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
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Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified
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Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

• Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment announces four new hires as the label continues to expand its team

Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
Condolences: Joel Cash
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Condolences: Joel Cash

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Joel Cash

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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
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iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

PROGRAMMING

Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again
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WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again
Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
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Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
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Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
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Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

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