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RESEARCH

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Karina Farias Joins Edison Research

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 kevincarter Edison Research

• Edison Research is pleased to announce that radio veteran Karina Farias is joining the company as Project Coordinator. Farias

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES RESEARCH 

RIAA Releases Mid-Year Report

September 13, 2021September 14, 2021 kevincarter RIAA

• The RIAA has released its 2021 Mid-Year Music Industry Revenue Report, as the industry — and the world —

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mediabase, CMG Ink New Deal

August 16, 2021 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Mediabase

• Mediabase and Cox Media Group announced a new long-term partnership. As part of the agreement, Mediabase will provide Cox

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Cipolla Joins Audacy As Dir./Programming Insights

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 kevincarter Audacy

• Veteran programmer and data evangelist Ralph Cipolla has joined Audacy in the newly created central team position of Director

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

Paragon Promotions For Schueller & Lowin

June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies

• Paragon Media Strategies announced the elevation of two longtime researchers: Sara Schueller rises to Vice President/Research and Simone Lowin

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Troy Acquires Hit Music Research

June 1, 2021 kevincarter Troy Research

• TroyResearch LLC, the leading online-based research firm for the radio industry since 1998, announced today that it has entered

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

TroyResearch Shares Keyes To Success

May 17, 2021May 16, 2021 kevincarter Troy Research

• TroyResearch announced the addition of a vital new player to the team — longtime Madison, WI programmer Fletcher Keyes

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FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Coleman SuperStudy: Music ‘Frozen In Time’

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 kevincarter Coleman Insights

• Coleman Insights revealed findings from its third annual Contemporary Music SuperStudy, which examined the appetites for contemporary music among

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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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BREAKING NEWS

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

• Hubbard | Media That Connects Seattle just flipped the switch to launch Bull Classics — a Classic Country cousin

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DIGITAL

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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LATEST POSTS

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

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

PROGRAMMING

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LITE AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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

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