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Let CBS Radio Analyze Your Airtime

April 26, 2017May 6, 2017 kevincarter

CBS Radio yesterday announced it was the first company to bring radio advertisers what it describes as “a new and

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PODCASTING RESEARCH 

Hey Kids! Try This At Home!

March 31, 2017April 13, 2017 kevincarter

As the month-long podcasting initiative #Trypod draws to a close, The Download on Podcasting — a partnership between DMR/Interactive and

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BREAKING NEWS RATINGS RESEARCH 

Nielsen Flushes Funky Tampa Household

March 14, 2017March 28, 2017 kevincarter

The industry has been closely monitoring the potentially explosive ratings situation in Tampa, where, in a story first covered (or

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RATINGS RESEARCH 

Tampa Ratings Drama Echoes Loudly

March 3, 2017March 9, 2017 kevincarter

Industry observers (and programmers in PPM markets) continue to buzz after yesterday’s surprising revelation that, for the first time ever,

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AC HOT AC RESEARCH TOP 40 

Latest Burns/Strategic Webinar Today

March 1, 2017March 8, 2017 kevincarter

As Hot AC has become more current-driven, the musical line between that format and Top 40 has become less clear,

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RATINGS RESEARCH 

Radio Rules At Work

February 21, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter

Fifty four percent of women who listen to music at work get that music via radio. That’s one of the

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RESEARCH 

MIW Releases Gender Analysis Study

February 16, 2017February 28, 2017 kevincarter

The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW’s) just released its 17th annual MIW Gender Analysis Study, which was

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EXECUTIVE ACTION RESEARCH 

Coleman Ups Boyne, Milkman To EVP

February 3, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter

Coleman Insights announced that John Boyne and Sam Milkman have inked new long-term contracts and received sweet promotions — Boyne

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RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Billboard Annexes Pandora Data

January 31, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter

Billboard and Pandora yesterday announced an exclusive agreement that will now add Pandora streaming data to the Billboard Hot 100

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EXECUTIVE ACTION RESEARCH 

Stripes In Fashion At Coleman

January 26, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter

That delicious cake in the break room at Coleman Insights can mean only one thing — someone just got a

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BREAKING NEWS

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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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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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’
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’
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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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

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LATEST POSTS

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

• Beasley Media Group announced that John Kincade will depart as co-host the Kincade & Salciunas morning show on WPEN

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
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

LABEL LOVE

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

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic

June 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade Stepping Away From Philly’s Fanatic
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’

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