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RESEARCH

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RESEARCH 

NPR Ups Kaplan To VP, Audience Insights

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has promoted Lori Kaplan to Vice President, Audience Insights. In this new role, Kaplan will lead the Audience

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Neustar Teams Up With iHeartMedia

September 23, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Neustar

• Neustar, Inc., a TransUnion company, announced a new partnership with iHeartMedia, to include broadcast radio in end-to-end marketing attribution.

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Luminate And Mediabase Join Forces

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022 kevincarter Luminate, Mediabase

• Luminate, the data and insights company powering the entertainment industry, announced its new partnership with airplay monitoring service Mediabase.

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2021 Top-Billing Stations & Owners

September 21, 2022 kevincarter

• BIA released its annual list of the top-billing radio stations and owners, and in a non-surprising turn of events,

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New 2023 Radio Talent Institutes

September 19, 2022 kevincarter National Radio Talent System, RAB

• National Radio Talent System (NRTS), a division of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), announced two new Radio Talent Institutes

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Coleman Taps Musgrave As CRO

September 8, 2022September 7, 2022 kevincarter Coleman Insights

• Media research firm Coleman Insights welcomes Scott Musgrave to the executive team as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer,

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Stevens Upped To VP/A&R At Warner Records

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 kevincarter Warner Records

• Sean Stevens has been promoted to Vice President, A&R and Head of Research & Analytics for Warner Records. Based

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NAB To Honor The Jacobs Boys

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 kevincarter Jacobs Media, NAB Show New York

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the 2022 National Radio Award will be presented to research and consulting

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Media Monitors Re-Accredited

August 4, 2022 kevincarter Media Monitors

• Accredited since 2008 by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for its US radio spot data, and since 2017 for

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Research Director Rolls With The Changes

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 kevincarter Research Director

• Annapolis, MD-based Research Director, Inc. announces several key staff moves, starting with the news that Kathryn Boxill, Quality Control

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BREAKING NEWS

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

• Hubbard’s WTOP News/Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce Kristin Diaz will join the team as its new morning drive

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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

February 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

• Zimmer Marketing, a growing family-owned company in Joplin, MO, is seeking an energetic, curious, and driven Morning News Host

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kristin Diaz Named AM Co-Anchor, WTOP/DC

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

PROGRAMMING

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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