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Are You Ready For Techsurvey 2018?

November 9, 2017November 8, 2017 kevincarter

• Registration is now open for radio stations to participate in Jacobs Media’s Techsurvey 2018. Last year’s survey broke ground

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Subramanyam Trades Radio For TV

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

Noted research and analytics expert Radha Subramanyam has resigned her position as President of Insights, Research and Analytics for iHeartMedia

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

iHeartMedia Names New Research Guru

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• It didn’t take iHeartMedia very long to name Subramanyam’s successor — Dr. Michele Madansky has been named as Executive

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FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION RESEARCH 

Hollins Joins Jacobs Media

October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 kevincarter

Jacobs Media has named veteran media research exec Jason Hollins as Research Director. In this new role Hollins will work closely

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RESEARCH 

Radio Drives You To & From Work

September 22, 2017September 23, 2017 kevincarter

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) released new research that proves radio advertising drives search results — based upon its analysis

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LIFE EVENTS RESEARCH 

An Open Letter to Radio

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 kevincarter

Yesterday we received this very timely open letter from Andrew Curran, President & COO of DMR/Interactive. We hereby present it here in

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RESEARCH SYNDICATION 

WW1 & Billboard Reconnect

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Westwood One and Billboard announced that American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks would once again utilize Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart

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PODCASTING RESEARCH 

Podcast Forecast

August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 kevincarter

• Jacobs Media and Podcast Movement have joined forces to custom-design a radio track at the upcoming Podcast Movement 2017

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PROS IN MOTION RESEARCH 

Nachlis Joins Coleman

July 18, 2017July 17, 2017 kevincarter Marketplace

Jay Nachlis has joined Coleman Insights as an Associate Consultant. In this new role Nachlis will design and analyze strategic

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BRANDING/MARKETING RESEARCH SALES 

Q: Why Radio? A: Because.

July 18, 2017July 17, 2017 kevincarter

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) just launched its newly designed Why Radio micro-site. Why Radio is inclusive of RAB’s extensive

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BREAKING NEWS

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!
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Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 MIW Airblazer: Kennedy Elsey!

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RadioTraks Shutting Down After 26 Years
Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone

LABEL LOVE

Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
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Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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