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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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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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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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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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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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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

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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

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
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Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
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Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

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Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
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Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

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LABEL LOVE

Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

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Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
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Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

PROGRAMMING

Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
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Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

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Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
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Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
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Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
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Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
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NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

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