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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: The Importance of Connections

May 19, 2025May 18, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Many years ago, in an introductory college course on broadcast radio the professor laid out that the goal of

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: More Meaning, Fewer Words, Maximize Listening

May 12, 2025May 11, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• A few days ahead of the May 7 deadline to have REAL ID compliant credentials to get through airport

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Live, Local, Relevant

May 5, 2025May 3, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

We’ve been reviewing what we learned about personalities in our study for this year’s Country Radio Seminar as we prepare

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: New Vehicle Infotainment Systems

April 28, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Knowing my involvement in the radio business, friends recently asked for help with the audio system in their new

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Moneyball: ‘Banana Ball’ Reminds Radio …

April 21, 2025April 20, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• The radio business came to mind last week while watching the CBS 60 Minutes segment on Banana Ball last

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Make Your Content Sizzle

April 14, 2025April 13, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• The spring book is underway. Even if you’re among the lucky ones who were able to get a music

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: Ca$h is King, but Fun is Infectious

April 7, 2025April 6, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Last week we wrote about lower-cost options for contesting. Keeping in tune with Nielsen’s practices would draw stations in

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: The Case for Cheaper Contest Prizes

March 31, 2025March 30, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Years of NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Studies have shown the tremendous pull of $1000 and even $500 contest prizes. Well-orchestrated

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NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: All You Need is Three (Minutes)

March 23, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• With apologies to Paul McCartney and the late John Lennon, in case you now have one of their songs

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Moneyball: What Nielsen Says About the First Month of PPM 3-Minute Rule Ratings

March 17, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• With the new three-minute listening thresholds in place, January 2025 PPM ratings were up 14% (against an expected 20%

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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards which will air from Dolby Theatre

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville
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‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Octavius’ Awarded Nights At WIMZ/Knoxville

• Midwest Communications’ Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ/Knoxville promotes from within, tapping longtime station veteran/utility player “Octavius” as its new evening

Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
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Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Pros In Motion @ KNCI
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

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Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

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PROGRAMMING

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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