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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Audacy Names Borelli SVP/Research, Insights

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy welcomes Ray Borelli as Senior Vice President of Research and Insights. As the Company continues its re-imagination, Borelli

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS SALES 

Stacey Kauffman: The Next Chapter

October 24, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• After a distinguished career as a senior executive in the media industry, former Audacy Northern California Regional Vice President

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS SALES STREAMING 

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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BREAKING NEWS

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

• UPDATED: CBS News is shuttering its nearly century-old CBS News Radio division, part of 6% staff cuts as announced

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DIGITAL

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year first-look deal that will

Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360
Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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LATEST POSTS

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

• After a weekend of stunting with a menu of lovely, non-threatening on-hold/waiting room music, Connoisseur Media’s now former suburban

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something

LABEL LOVE

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

PROGRAMMING

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something
CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

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