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RESEARCH

AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

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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CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH SALES 

Registration Open For NAB Show NY

July 12, 2022 kevincarter NAB Show New York

• Registration is now open for NAB Show New York, which returns live to the Javits Center October 17-20, 2022

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Stephens Gets Serious About Alexa

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 kevincarter Amazon Alexa, Stephens Media Group

• Stephens Media Group (SMG) has onboarded all 15 markets of its streaming stations into the new Alexa radio discovery

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Aptivada Rebrands As Audience

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 kevincarter Aptivada, Audience

• Aptivada is now Audience. Please make a note of it. This major rebrand includes an updated name, logo, and

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Meet The Smith Richards Collective

April 20, 2022April 21, 2022 kevincarter Smith Richards Collective

• Veteran radio executives Steve Smith and Tim Richards and digital marketing strategist Heidi McIvor-Allen have joined forces to launch

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Nielsen Acquired By Private Equity For $16 Bil

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 kevincarter Nielsen

• Nielsen Holdings plc announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a private equity

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Another Futuri SVP Upgrade For Zena Burns

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Sending our very best wishes to our friend Zena Burns, who has been been promoted to SVP, Content and

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Nielsen & CMG Renew Vows

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Nielsen

• Nielsen and Cox Media Group (CMG) announced a multi-year renewal agreement for television and audio measurement services covering CMG

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BREAKING NEWS

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

Kelsey Grammer: Giant Of Broadcasting
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Kelsey Grammer: Giant Of Broadcasting

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelsey Grammer: Giant Of Broadcasting
Executive Action: John Murphy
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Executive Action: John Murphy

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: John Murphy

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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
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Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose
Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
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Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
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 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar
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Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar
Audacy Denver Bets Heavily On Lundy
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Audacy Denver Bets Heavily On Lundy

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Denver Bets Heavily On Lundy

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