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PTP Helps #RestartLocal Radio

April 21, 2020 kevincarter Point-To-Point

• Point-To-Point Marketing (PTP) has rolled out its #RestartLocal initiative to help broadcasters gain an advantage when local advertisers return

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FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters RESEARCH 

Radio Rules During COVID Quarantine

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the results of a study that confirm that, during this time of crisis, consumers

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Benztown, P1 Launch COVID-19 FB Group

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 kevincarter Benztown, P1 Media Group

• Benztown has partnered with P1 Media Group to launch a new Facebook Group for all radio stations around the

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Andrew Curran’s 2020 ‘Open Letter To Radio’

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 kevincarter DMR Interactive

• The coronavirus pandemic has already achieved what an invading army would never have dreamed possible — overrunning America and

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Entercom Inks Cakim As SVP/Research

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom welcomes Idil Cakim as Senior Vice President of Research and Insights. In this newly created role, Cakim will lead the

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Bannon Joins DMR/Interactive

February 16, 2020 kevincarter DMR Interactive

• Following an extensive interplanetary search, DMR/Interactive ended up locating its new VP of Marketing Strategy right in the backyard

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Nielsen Set To Split: Global Media, Global Connect

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 kevincarter Nielsen

• Nielsen Holdings plc announced its plan to spin-off the company’s Global Connect business, creating two independent, publicly traded companies

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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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Muzooka Integrates With iHeart

August 13, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Muzooka

• Muzooka and iHeartMedia have teamed up to integrate Muzooka’s artist assets (including photos, videos, bios and other cool stuff)

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Rolling Stone Rolls Out Charts

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 kevincarter Rolling Stone

• Back in May we first reported that Rolling Stone was planning to enter the chart business. After several weeks of

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Stern Extends For Three More Years
BREAKING NEWS FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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