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RESEARCH

BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Coleman Relaunches Integr8 USA

September 18, 2024 kevincarter Integr8 Research

• Media research firm Coleman Insights announces changes to its Integr8 USA national callout music testing service, which the company

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Quest Global Acquires Coleman Insights

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Coleman Insights, Quest Mindshare

• Quest Global Research Group Inc., a leader in the market research industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Audacy Ups Cipolla To VP, Prog. Analytics/Research

August 28, 2024August 29, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has promoted Ralph Cipolla to Vice President, Programming Analytics and Research, effective immediately. The news was shared in

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COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

England Enjoys Big Loud SVP Upgrade

August 13, 2024 kevincarter Big Loud Records

• Big Loud Records announced the elevation of Eric England to SVP, Insights & Analytics, effective immediately. Sporting a PhD

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Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING TOP 40 

Zapoleon Sees ‘Rebirth’ On The Way

August 6, 2024 kevincarter Guy Zapoleon

• For more than 30 years, legendary programmer and consultant Guy Zapoleon has been faithfully chronicling what he observed were

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC RADIO RATINGS RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

Team Paragon Drafts Seth Resler

July 23, 2024 kevincarter Paragon

• Veteran digital marketing guru Seth Resler has joined Paragon as Community Building consultant — a newly created position for

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Radio Remembers Randy Kabrich

April 5, 2024April 9, 2024 kevincarter Randy Kabrich

• The radio industry is still coming to terms with the untimely passing of veteran programmer and consultant Randy Kabrich.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Nielsen Drops; Eastlan Adds

April 1, 2024March 31, 2024 kevincarter Eastlan Ratings

• Eastlan Ratings is celebrating its 25th year of service to radio and is expanding its reach into three new

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES 

MIW Releases New Gender Study

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 kevincarter Mentoring and Inspiring Women

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. annually compiles and analyzes the number of women in radio broadcasting who

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Pro On The Loose: Val Garris

February 19, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• After more than two decades of service with Cumulus Media, Val Garris has exited his position as Corporate VP

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BREAKING NEWS

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

• After what felt like an eternal (five-year) absence, Bell Media has relaunched its beloved Windsor, Ontario-based Alternative station 89X,

NuVoodoo

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DIGITAL

House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a dynamic fan experience inspired by some

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

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LATEST POSTS

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

• After more than four decades as one of Sullivan County, NY’s most trusted and recognizable voices, Mike Sakell announced

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

LABEL LOVE

No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sullivan County’s Sakell Signing Off
Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!

August 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alt Fans Rejoice! 89X Is Back!
Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PROGRAMMING 

Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spadea’s Back On New Jersey 101.5
Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Rock Fans Happily Boned Twice
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff
ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

August 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Bell Tolls For WLUM & WLDB Staff

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