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“Uncle” Jimmy Dodds, Former Kansas City Podcast, Tv Co-host, Dies At 64

"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."

Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

To Nielsen or Not to Nielsen, That is the Question

The industry needs audience measurement. Call it ratings or whatever you want, we need to understand the composition of our audiences. 

Nielsen Ends Radio Ratings in 3 More Markets

In total, Nielsen has ended rating services for more than 30 markets since 2016.

Understanding the Nielsen Control Panel — Part 3

The CPR can be an incredibly useful tool for PPM markets if you do your best to get the most from it. 

Is the Nielsen Paper Diary on Its Death Bed?

This is a good move considering the growth of these newer audio sources and also gives Nielsen some new sales opportunities, reflecting changes in the business.

CBS Can Thank Taylor Swift and Nielsen’s PPM for Super Bowl Figures

One of the big questions has been how much audience Taylor Swift added?

How Nielsen is Still Hindered By A More Than 30-Year-Old Federal Law

Response rates matter, but low response rates are not an indictment of Nielsen. Even the US Census Bureau has trouble with response rates.

Is It Time For Radio to Back A Nielsen Competitor?

The TV/video industry has seen a number of Nielsen-wannabe competitors enter the fray and the industry has not only taken notice, but it’s also taken action as well.

How Nielsen Defines ‘Hispanic’

Keep in mind that Hispanic is not a race, but an ethnicity. Good survey practice requires that race and ethnicity questions be kept separate, and Nielsen does that.

Nielsen Moving Jobs Oversees In New Round of Layoffs

"Parts of our global workforce will be impacted. This process is expected to take time, and I know the uncertainty can be difficult."

How to Use Underutilized Nielsen Data to Your Advantage

Take a little time, at least once a year, to better understand who lives in your market, and how you make this work to your advantage. 

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Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on 30 Years of Rock’s Most Underrated Band

"I think we were just able to paint this portrait of that in time, in real time."