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RESEARCH

EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES 

BIA Predicts $171 Billion In Local Revenue

March 7, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services estimates that in 2025 U.S. local advertising revenue will reach $171 billion — excluding political spending.

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Elevates Cipolla, Kiger & Quinn

February 4, 2025 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced the promotion of three tenured employees to newly created positions that allow the Company to tackle

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Lotus Looking Ahead To Big Gains

January 25, 2025January 26, 2025 kevincarter Lotus Communications

• Lotus Communications is excited to announce a new partnership with Big Gain Consulting, LLC, a leading music industry marketing

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EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH TOP 40 

Can Top 40 Escape The ‘Doldrums?’ Ask Guy

January 8, 2025 kevincarter Guy Zapoleon

• For more than three decades, legendary programmer and consultant Guy Zapoleon has been diligently chronicling what he observed were

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Validate Your Ad Campaign

November 14, 2024November 13, 2024 kevincarter Coleman Insights

• Coleman Insights announces the introduction of Validate, an innovative new attribution platform that helps radio stations demonstrate the impact

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Audacy Names Borelli SVP/Research, Insights

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy welcomes Ray Borelli as Senior Vice President of Research and Insights. As the Company continues its re-imagination, Borelli

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Futuri Turbocharges TopLine

October 14, 2024 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Futuri, the global leader in AI-powered broadcast solutions for media, announced significant enhancements to its TopLine sales intelligence platform

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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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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elliott Circles Back To Abilene’s Wolf

• Community Broadcast Partners announced the addition of market veteran Brad Elliott to afternoon drive at KABW (95 One The

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

PROGRAMMING

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
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Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

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