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VanDerbeck Named Market Pres., iHeart Albany

October 17, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that Rob VanDerbeck has been named Market President for the company’s Albany, NY group, effective immediately. He

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Relaunches Integr8 USA

September 18, 2024 kevincarter Integr8 Research

• Media research firm Coleman Insights announces changes to its Integr8 USA national callout music testing service, which the company

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Audacy Ups Cipolla To VP, Prog. Analytics/Research

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has promoted Ralph Cipolla to Vice President, Programming Analytics and Research, effective immediately. The news was shared in

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO RATINGS RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

Team Paragon Drafts Seth Resler

July 23, 2024 kevincarter Paragon

• Veteran digital marketing guru Seth Resler has joined Paragon as Community Building consultant — a newly created position for

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Radio Remembers Randy Kabrich

April 5, 2024April 9, 2024 kevincarter Randy Kabrich

• The radio industry is still coming to terms with the untimely passing of veteran programmer and consultant Randy Kabrich.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Nielsen Drops; Eastlan Adds

April 1, 2024March 31, 2024 kevincarter Eastlan Ratings

• Eastlan Ratings is celebrating its 25th year of service to radio and is expanding its reach into three new

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Pro On The Loose: Val Garris

February 19, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• After more than two decades of service with Cumulus Media, Val Garris has exited his position as Corporate VP

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Somerville Named COO Of Research Director

February 1, 2024 kevincarter Research Director

• Research Director, Inc. (RDI) announced the elevation of Nicole Somerville to Chief Operating Officer. Somerville joined the company in

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

NuVoodoo Inks Parvis As VP/Sales

January 8, 2024 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• NuVoodoo Media Services, a data-driven media research, marketing, digital and content intelligence provider, announces that it has appointed media

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio RATINGS RESEARCH 

Moneyball: The Most Potent Research Choice Is…

January 8, 2024March 3, 2024 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• The spring ratings period starts in about 11 weeks. We tell ourselves that’s plenty of time to get marketing

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BREAKING NEWS

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
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Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM)® has revealed the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 61st Academy of Country

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DIGITAL

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

• Focus 360 LLC has appointed Karen Henderson as Senior Vice President of Sales, bringing seasoned broadcast leadership and multi-platform

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
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Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

February 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

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Condolences: Rick McNeal
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Condolences: Rick McNeal

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rick McNeal

• Rick McNeal, former longtime morning co-host on Woodward Classic Rock WAPL/Appleton-Oshkosh, WI died Feb. 28 at 67. McNeal had

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

LABEL LOVE

New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

PROGRAMMING

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
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Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
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Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
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KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

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