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Dear Diary: Nielsen Going Year-Round

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter Nielsen

• Nielsen today announced it will be transforming the measurement of markets that are measured with the audio diary from

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE RATINGS RESEARCH 

An Open Letter To Radio

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 kevincarter DMR Interactive

• As we approach the Labor Day weekend, Andrew Curran, President & COO of DMR/Interactive wanted us to share his

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FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING RATINGS SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

SBS Really Unhappy With Nielsen

May 31, 2018 kevincarter Spanish Broadcasting System

• Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) just released this strongly worked statement regarding Nielsen’s announced changes to its Hispanic audience measurement methodology.

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FRONT PAGE RATINGS 

MRC Grants New PPM Markets, Pulls San Fran

May 30, 2018May 31, 2018 kevincarter

• Nielsen just announced it has been granted accreditation by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for five additional PPM Audio

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AC FRONT PAGE RATINGS 

Breeze Blows Strongly In The Bay

April 24, 2018November 12, 2018 kevincarter Delilah, iHeart, iHeartMedia, The Breeze

• Two years ago this month, iHeartMedia flipped KISQ/San Francisco from Rhythmic Oldies 98.1 Kiss FM to Soft AC as 98.1 The Breeze.

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FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

NuVoodoo That They Do So Well

April 2, 2018April 1, 2018 kevincarter

• It’s Monday, you OD’d on Easter candy and you are back to work. Look on the bright side —

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RATINGS 

Sellers Lands Hillary For Podcast

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Westwood One announced an exclusive podcast partnership with activist, attorney and former Congressman Bakari Sellers — ViewPoint with Bakari Sellers

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BRANDING/MARKETING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Chicago Radio Drives Results

July 7, 2017July 11, 2017 kevincarter

On Monday, July 10, at precisely 4:29pm CT, more than 40 Chicago radio stations spanning all formats will jointly demonstrate

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RATINGS TRANSACTIONS 

Nielsen Renews With CBS Radio

May 9, 2017May 15, 2017 kevincarter

Nielsen has renewed its Nielsen Audio agreement with CBS Radio, continuing to provide measurement services to CBS Radio’s 117 stations

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RATINGS TRANSACTIONS 

TagStation & Nielsen Hook Up

March 16, 2017April 1, 2017 kevincarter

TagStation LLC and Nielsen have reached an agreement to evaluate TagStation’s NextRadio data. The NextRadio app delivers over-the-air FM broadcasts

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BREAKING NEWS

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!

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

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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
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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
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
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
Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TELEVISION 

Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

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

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Condolences: Rick McNeal
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

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
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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
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
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

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

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