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RESEARCH

EDUCATION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Study: Audio Fights Vaccine Hesitancy

April 15, 2021 kevincarter Audacy

• Results from Audacy’s recent Vaccine Hesitancy Custom Survey show that audio is the leading media source in the fight

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

SBS Re-Ups With Nielsen

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 kevincarter Nielsen Audio, SBS

• Nielsen announced that Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has entered into a long-term agreement for Nielsen Audio services. This multi-year

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Troy Retiring, Little Upped @ TroyResearch

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 kevincarter Troy Research

• Longtime, industry-leading market research firm TroyResearch announced two major changes today — 1) the impending retirement of founder Bill

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

MIW Releases New Gender Analysis Study

February 10, 2021 kevincarter MIW

• Each year the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group compiles and analyzes the number of women in

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Mansfield Named Research Dir. At Gen Media

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 kevincarter Gen Media Partners

• To meet the growing demands of Gen Media Partners‘ expanding portfolio of radio rep firms and networks, Anny Mansfield

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Coleman Executive Action

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 kevincarter Coleman Insights

• Coleman Insights announced several personnel moves, including the return of Kimberly Bryant as Field Coordinator and Stephanie Harper as

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RESEARCH 

Gelb Ready For His ‘Third Act’

December 1, 2020 kevincarter Mediabase

• We want to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to our friend and former R&R colleague Jeff

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

Fain Joins Elektra As SVP/A&R, Research Chief

November 19, 2020 kevincarter Elektra Music Group

• Jacob Fain has joined Elektra Music Group in the newly created role of Senior Vice President, A&R and Head

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FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SALES TRANSACTIONS 

IBA Wisely Seeks AnalyticOwl

November 17, 2020 kevincarter AnalyticOwl, IBA

• Broadcast advertising attribution and analytics solutions firm AnalyticOwl has forged a partnership with the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) to

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Entercom Switches To BDSradio

November 9, 2020 kevincarter BDSradio, Entercom

• MRC Data/Nielsen Music continues to make important inroads in gaining market share in Radio. To that end, the MRC division

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BREAKING NEWS

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 10/11: RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs. No word yet on how extensive

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections,

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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LATEST POSTS

Brody Smith On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brody Smith On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brody Smith On The Loose

• Brody Smith is now available, as he exits his position as Executive Producer of Audacy’s Katie & Company after

LA Lloyd On The Loose
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LA Lloyd On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Lloyd On The Loose
Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

LABEL LOVE

CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!

PROGRAMMING

Brody Smith On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brody Smith On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brody Smith On The Loose
LA Lloyd On The Loose
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LA Lloyd On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Lloyd On The Loose
Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
More Of WAUK To Love
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

More Of WAUK To Love

October 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on More Of WAUK To Love
Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

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