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RESEARCH

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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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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION RESEARCH SALES STREAMING 

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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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SALES 

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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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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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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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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Remembering Hampton Roads Icon Mike Arlo
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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
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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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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

• Connoisseur Media welcomes nationally recognized radio personality Blair Garner to do afternoon drive at Country 97.9 KGNC/Amarillo, TX. The

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
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

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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
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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
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson

PROGRAMMING

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
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

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