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RESEARCH

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Remembering Dave Roberts

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 kevincarter

• Former longtime major market programmer and research expert Dave Kelliher, a.k.a. Dave Roberts died Saturday, November 24 after a long battle

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION RESEARCH SALES TRANSACTIONS 

iHeartMedia To Acquire Jelli

November 19, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Jelli

• iHeartMedia announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jelli, Inc., the technology company that powers its SoundPoint

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL RESEARCH 

NuVooDoo Ups Cohen To EVP

November 14, 2018November 13, 2018 kevincarter NuVoodoo Media Services

• NuVoodoo Media Services has promoted Eric Cohen to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Finance. The New York-based

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CHRISTMAS FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Are You Playing The Right Xmas Songs?

November 8, 2018November 7, 2018 kevincarter P1 Media Group

• Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, but Christmas music has already begun permeating AC airwaves from coast to coast —

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES RESEARCH 

CBS Research Jedi Poltrack Retiring

October 30, 2018October 31, 2018 kevincarter CBS Corporation

• David Poltrack, longtime Chief Research Officer and President of CBS Vision, announced that, after an illustrious 50-year career in

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Scripps Acquires Triton Digital

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 kevincarter Scripps, Triton Digital

• The E.W. Scripps Company may have gotten out of the day-to-day radio business, but the company is staying within

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DIGITAL FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SALES 

CMG Debuts Cox Analytics for Broadcast

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced the launch of Cox Analytics for Broadcast, described as “a robust insights platform

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Condolences: Dr. Roger Wimmer

October 14, 2018 kevincarter Wimmer Research

• Noted educator and research guru Dr. Roger Wimmer, Ph.D., a noted pioneer of music testing, died Saturday, October 13 at

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SALES 

Lindy Joins Futuri Media

October 4, 2018 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Veteran programmer Scott Lindy has joined the Partner Success team at Futuri Media. In his new role, Lindy will work

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DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley & UNLV Host ‘Hackathon’

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• As part of Beasley Media Group’s ongoing commitment to innovation, the company is collaborating with the University of Nevada,

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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES 

Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo

• It is with heavy hearts that Saga’s Hampton Roads Media Group announces the passing of legendary rock DJ Mike

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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will hold its annual BFOA Giving Day on Thursday, June 25 (please mark

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action

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Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Mark Anderson
Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blair Garner: Amarillo By Afternoon
Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Dylan Salisbury
Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garras Elevated To VP/GM Of KXLY Brands
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

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