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RATINGS

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 RATINGS RESEARCH 

Nielsen Flushes Funky Tampa Household

March 14, 2017March 28, 2017 kevincarter

The industry has been closely monitoring the potentially explosive ratings situation in Tampa, where, in a story first covered (or

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BREAKING NEWS

KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FORMAT FLIPS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

• After a 15-year “hiatus,” Connoisseur Media proudly announces the return of KUFO/Portland, OR, replacing hip-hop WE 102.9. Portland has

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DIGITAL

LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer

• Beasley Media Group has tapped industry veteran Kevin LeGrett as Chief Business Officer. In this role, LeGrett will work

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Burgess-Related Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action

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iHeart Executive Action: Ginn & Jones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart Executive Action: Ginn & Jones

February 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Executive Action: Ginn & Jones

• iHeartMedia announced the hire of Matt Ginn as Division President of Community Markets, and Wayne Jones as Metro President

Remembering Tracy Zamot
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE 

Remembering Tracy Zamot

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Tracy Zamot
NAB Adds Martin As SVP/Sales Strategy
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

NAB Adds Martin As SVP/Sales Strategy

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Adds Martin As SVP/Sales Strategy

LABEL LOVE

RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
AWARDS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards

February 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

PROGRAMMING

LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore
KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
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KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
 Greg Williams Needs Our Help
CHARITY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

 Greg Williams Needs Our Help

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Greg Williams Needs Our Help
Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed
AC CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed
Audacy Names New Format VPs
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Names New Format VPs

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Names New Format VPs
Waugh & Evans Come Home To WRNR
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Waugh & Evans Come Home To WRNR

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Waugh & Evans Come Home To WRNR

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