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Nielsen Launches CDM In 46 Markets

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 kevincarter Nielsen Audio

• Nielsen has launched continuous diary measurement (CDM) in 46 audio markets, converting to monthly reports effective with the July

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FRONT PAGE RATINGS TRANSACTIONS 

Nielsen & Max Media Remarry

July 25, 2019July 26, 2019 kevincarter

• Nielsen and Max Media have reached a new multi-year agreement for Nielsen Audio measurement. This agreement includes nearly all

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Tracy Johnson Media Adds Meadows

June 20, 2019 kevincarter Tracy Johnson Media Group

• Tracy Johnson Media Group, Inc. continues its steady outward expansion with the addition of veteran OM/PD and air personality

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Robinson Returns To Audience Dev. Group

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 kevincarter Audience Development Group

• It’s a corporate homecoming for veteran programmer/consultant Kevin Robinson, founder of Robinson Media, who has rejoined Audience Development Group

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iHeart Supports Continuous Nielsen Measurement

June 11, 2019June 12, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Nielsen

• Nielsen today announced that iHeartMedia Inc., will advance radio attribution by supporting Nielsen Media Impact and Continuous Diary Measurement

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Nielsen & SOCAN Extend

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 kevincarter Nielsen, SOCAN

• Nielsen and SOCAN, the leading rights management organization in Canada, have extended their relationship to maintain Nielsen Music as

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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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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

• Albany, NY-based Pamal Broadcasting announced it has agreed to acquire Galaxy Media, which owns / operates 10 radio stations

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DIGITAL

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

• Hubbard | Media That Connects has elevated John Goforth to President of the company’s Gamut Podcast Network, effective immediately.

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
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Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York
Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action

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LATEST POSTS

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

• Throughout the month of October, public radio’s leading music program World Cafe® will celebrate its 35th anniversary with special

News Updates From Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

News Updates From Lotus Seattle

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on News Updates From Lotus Seattle
Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

LABEL LOVE

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action

PROGRAMMING

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
News Updates From Lotus Seattle
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News Updates From Lotus Seattle

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on News Updates From Lotus Seattle
Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LITE AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

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