Arbitron’s Two Sample Quality Improvement Initiatives
Arbitron Outlines Two Key Sample Quality Improvement Initiatives for Diary and PPM Markets Increasing Diary cell-phone-only household sample target to average of 15 percent; Increasing...
Arbitron PPM Ratings for July 2009
You can see the ratings and discuss in the FORUM...
WJLB’s local Mornings #1, Beats Rickey Smiley in Detroit
As you know, I have to give credit to local morning shows at urban radio. I was looking at WJLB’s numbers yesterday for June, 18-34,...
Florida Attorney Gen Sues Arbitron over PPM Minority Ratings
Attorney General Bill McCollum is suing audience research company Arbitron Inc., claiming it didn’t sufficiently include minorities while preparing Miami area radio station ratings. The...
Rep. Ed Towns Launches PPM Investigation
By Edolphus “Ed” Towns (N.Y.) I have launched an investigation into widespread complaints that Arbitron’s new ratings system, the Portable People Meter (PPM), inaccurately measures...
Rickey Smiley Adds 2 More Stations
Syndication One announces that the Rickey Smiley Morning Show will be heard on Clear Channelâ„¢s WJIZ in Albany , Georgia and WFBA in Columbus ,...
WOW: V103/Atl & WVAZ/Chi – 12 Digital Stations Hit PPM Standards
March PPM Results Include 12 Digital Stations meeting Minimum Reporting Stand ardsMore than 500 digital Radio Stations are encoded across 14 marketsColumbia;...
Arbitron & Bonneville Sign Multi-Year PPM Agreement
Arbitron and Bonneville International Sign Multi-Year, Multi-Market Agreement for PPM software for radio programmers Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue. Arbitron Inc. (NYSE:...
Arbitron Names Two New Executives in Strategic Shift
Alton L. Adams Named Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing OfficerRobert F. Henrick Named Executive Vice President, Customer SolutionsArbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today the appointment...
WHAT: Ryan Cameron just FILLING IN for Frank Ski?
As some of you know, I got the hell out of Atlanta months ago but my sources there have informed me that you would think...
INTERESTING: How PPM Could Rescue Radio
I’m not one to worry about the distant future. Remembering to pick up my laundry is challenge enough. Then Steven Spielberg casually mentioned civilization’s inevitable...
NABOB & SRA DISAPPOINTED WITH ARBITRON PPM PROMISES
Washington, DC — The Spanish Radio Association (SRA) and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) expressed their disappointment and frustration with Arbitron’s recent...
Arbitron Confirms PPM Market Improvement Commitments
COLUMBIA, MD; March 2, 2009 " Arbitron Inc....
9th Annual Arbitron Urban PD Clinic: This Friday
Arbitron Research and Technology Center, Columbia, MD February 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Julian Davis will host Urban PDs at the Arbitron...
EVP/CFO Patrick Walsh Named Emmis COO/CFO
Rick Cummings, ppm, Patrick Walsh Newly created role will focus on leading Radio Division; Rick Cummings to lead Programming and PPM Strategy Emmis today announced...