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RATINGS

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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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio RATINGS RESEARCH 

Moneyball: Music Makes You Feel Good – What Else Does?

October 16, 2023October 13, 2023 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Maya Angelou is credited with saying, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Jenson Upped To President Of Nielsen

October 11, 2023October 12, 2023 kevincarter Nielsen

• Just five months after joining Nielsen as Chief Financial Officer, the giant audience measurement, data and analytics firm announced

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Moneyball: The Role of Talent in Relating to the Listener

October 9, 2023October 8, 2023 kevincarter NuVoodioo

• “NuVoodoo President Carolyn Gilbert and I often share the writing of these posts, but this one’s personal to me,

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BREAKING NEWS

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President & General Manager

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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LATEST POSTS

K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious 

K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

• K-LOVE, Inc., the parent organization of Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, announces the appointment of Evan Masyr as

Salem Segues From Public To Private
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private
Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
Next Round’s On Sport & State
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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