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Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."

Is It Time for Cumulus Media to Sell Westwood One and Walk Away?

If a buyer could be found that doesn't own local stations, the problem goes away.

Nielsen is the Umpire That Everybody Hates

The genesis for this column came from two pieces published in the past week: one for video and one for audio.

Why Sports Radio Should Lead the Fight for Nielsen Ratings Reform

"Radio has that same opportunity right in front of it. It may not come from immediate competition, but from the willingness to say no more. There has never been a stronger argument for change than using the Big Data + Panel model as a catalyst for a better future—especially when it comes from the industry’s lone measurement provider."

The Industry According To….Woody, Premiere Networks

"I don’t believe in “local for the sake of being local.” Just because it’s local doesn’t mean it’s interesting."

The Two Nielsen Numbers That Should Be Running Radio (But Aren’t)

Both metrics have value, and it's easy to see why they can cause sleepless nights — or even celebrations at the pub.

Cumulus Lawsuit Against Nielsen Due to Bankruptcy Filing

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued the order Wednesday, ruling that the case must be paused under federal bankruptcy law.

The Industry According To….Katie Miller, Harker Bos Group

"Research has to be sequential. It's important to know your station's position before you dive into your content."

How Nielsen’s mSurvey Brings the Diary System Into the Smartphone Era

Based on what Nielsen has shown, the mSurvey works best on a smartphone, which makes sense in 2026.

Audacy’s Demographic Reset Is Exactly What Radio Has Needed For Years

"Radio doesn’t need artificial growth. It needs its real audience counted."

Taking a Peak Behind the Curtain at Nielsen’s PPM Ratings System

If you are thinking, “Huh?” here are the reasonable explanations.

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FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."

Connoisseur Media Exits Minnesota Radio Markets

"Large consolidators often exit smaller markets where growth proves limited."