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RATINGS

BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Entercom & Nielsen Team Up

April 24, 2019April 25, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, Nielsen

• Entercom and Nielsen announced a multi-year strategic agreement for a comprehensive suite of measurement tools aimed at enhancing Entercom’s

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Jay Stevens Launches TenShare Media

January 24, 2019 kevincarter TenShare Media

• That hammering in the background is the sound of programming pro Jay Stevens hanging up the shingle to inaugurate the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS 

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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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT SALES 

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

• RAMP has learned that iHeartMedia is undergoing restructuring at the executive level, as several prominent company veterans have reportedly

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

• Effective today, Baltimore Public Media launches a comprehensive update to WYPR‘s daily programming schedule, deepening local coverage and integrating

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
iHeart New England Handled With Care
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iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

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LATEST POSTS

Pros On The Loose: Tim Thompson
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE SALES 

Pros On The Loose: Tim Thompson

April 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Tim Thompson

• As we recently reported, Audacy announced it was restructuring its upper management level, eliminating the role of Market Manager

Now Spinning: Vinyl Radio!
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Now Spinning: Vinyl Radio!

April 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Spinning: Vinyl Radio!
Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN AC 

Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

LABEL LOVE

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
Executive Action: Heather Luke
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke
Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

PROGRAMMING

Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
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Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
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Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

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