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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina 2026 Returns to Miami in October

"Latin music's cultural momentum continues to grow — and iHeart knows it."

Radio One Reshapes Dallas R&B With KRNB Move

"How audiences respond to the new lineup will ultimately define the move's success."

Chris Palmer Named Triple Tigers VP of National Promotion

"He brings the experience and creative juices, but most of all, the passion and fun we all love about this job."

94.3 The Dude Hires New Morning Host Robb Reel

"Reel brings market experience and personal connection to the region."

Nielsen Revises Market Rankings Ahead of Spring Ratings Period

Dallas has now surpassed San Francisco as the fourth largest market, according to Nielsen. With the slip, San Francisco drops to fifth.

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. 

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 News/Talk Radio Can Combat the All-Christmas Surge

While you may not be able to fight the all-Christmas station in your market with music, you can understand the dynamics better with the information you have in-house. 

Finding the PPM Meter in the Haystack

How many competitive radio stations are in your market? That leaves only a few heavy meters for each station.

How to Follow the Radio Ratings Data to News/Talk Success

The data is your path to victory. Don’t run from data, cherish it. Data is the scientific way to monitor your show.

Nielsen DDI Measurement Metric is a Ruse

This column will explain what it is and further, why it may be the most useless metric in radio audience measurement.

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Radio One Reshapes Dallas R&B With KRNB Move

"How audiences respond to the new lineup will ultimately define the move's success."

Chris Palmer Named Triple Tigers VP of National Promotion

"He brings the experience and creative juices, but most of all, the passion and fun we all love about this job."

94.3 The Dude Hires New Morning Host Robb Reel

"Reel brings market experience and personal connection to the region."

Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”