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RESEARCH

NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Moneyball: The Role of Talent in Relating to the Listener

October 9, 2023October 8, 2023 kevincarter NuVoodioo

• “NuVoodoo President Carolyn Gilbert and I often share the writing of these posts, but this one’s personal to me,

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio RATINGS RESEARCH 

Moneyball: TikTok Adds Zips To Targeting Options

October 2, 2023October 1, 2023 kevincarter NuVoodioo

This week we’re handing the keyboard to NuVoodoo marketing guru Mike O’Connor. TikTok’s new targeting options enhance the tool kit

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio RATINGS RESEARCH 

NuVoodoo Moneyball For Radio: 9/18/23

September 18, 2023September 16, 2023 kevincarter NuVoodioo

Moneyball & Rolled Samples Moneyball for Radio means using everything at your disposal to tilt the table in your favor

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio RATINGS RESEARCH 

Moneyball For Radio: 9/11/23

September 11, 2023September 9, 2023 kevincarter NuVoodioo

Moneyball & Listening Devices Moneyball for Radio means working to find that next tenth of an AQH Ratings point to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Chuck Sullivan Joins Research Director

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 kevincarter Research Director

• Research Director, Inc., (RDI), The Ratings Experts, is excited to announce the addition of veteran radio executive Chuck Sullivan

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

Paragon Elevates Conrad, Adds Logan

August 31, 2023 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has promoted Michelle Conrad to Marketing Director, overseeing Paragon’s marketing and communication efforts. Conrad, who also led Paragon’s

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Who’s Craving Some ‘Yummy Hits?’

August 15, 2023 kevincarter Yummy Hits

• Ken Moultrie of Broadcast Partners announced the launch of a new radio brand — “Yummy Hits,” a customized format

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Paragon Goes With The Flow

August 7, 2023 kevincarter Paragon

• Media consultancy Paragon announces a rebranding of the company including a streamlined name, new website, and new email addresses.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RESEARCH 

NPR Ups Khilnani To SVP/Product

August 3, 2023August 4, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that Nik Khilnani has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Product and Audience Technology. Khilnani, who

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Consultants CONVENTIONS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS RESEARCH 

Jock Study To Be Presented At MSBC

July 13, 2023 kevincarter Jacobs Media, MSBC

• Jacobs Media is pleased to present AQ5 — the company’s confidential questionnaire aimed at radio talent, and they would

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BREAKING NEWS

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 10/9: RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs. No word yet on how extensive

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS SALES STREAMING 

Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections,

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION URBAN 

HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

• Following the massive success of WWAV (102.1 The Wave)/Ft. Walton Beach, FL, JVC Broadcasting has flipped its recently acquired

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
More Of WAUK To Love
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

More Of WAUK To Love

October 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on More Of WAUK To Love

LABEL LOVE

CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!

PROGRAMMING

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
More Of WAUK To Love
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

More Of WAUK To Love

October 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on More Of WAUK To Love
Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Maney & LauRen Expand Into Memphis
Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!
AWARDS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2025 CMA Broadcast Award Winners!

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