National Radio News Archive

2006

Arbitron Releases RADAR® 91 December 2006 Radio Network Ratings  RADAR 91 estimates demonstrate radio’s strength among Black non-Hispanics and Hispanics.12.18.06

RADAR® Now Reports Black and Hispanic DMAs12.11.06

Arbitron Unveils Improved Spot Confirmation System for RADAR®  Verification of RADAR commercial affidavits to go all-electronic in 2007; More stations, more broadcast hours monitored; more frequent reports delivered.12.7.06

Network Radio Today 2006 Edition Debuts Read how this vibrant segment of radio reaches a vast majority of consumers of all ages and ethnicities.10.4.06

Arbitron Releases RADAR® 90 Radio Network Ratings Sample size increased to more than 112,000 persons; Top 50 DMA® estimates now available in the Market-by-Market Analysis Report; Users can choose among any of the top 50 DMAs.9.26.06

Radio Retains Its Position as a Mainstay Medium with More Than 230 Million Listeners a Week According to the latest total radio listening estimates compiled by RADAR®9.19.06

26 Million Consumers Listen to Public Radio Each Week Dig into the wealth of consumer insights that are packed into Public Radio Today 2006.7.27.06

Arbitron Revamps Schedule for Winter and Spring 2007 Surveys One week shift in survey dates to harmonize quarterly ratings surveys with PPM reporting schedule7.17.06

Arbitron Releases RADAR® 89 June 2006 Radio Network Ratings6.26.06

RADAR® 89 Begins Diarykeeper Increase to 125,000 by March 2007 Radio retains its position as a mainstay medium over the past year according to RADAR 896.20.06

Arbitron Increases RADAR Sample Size by Twenty-Five Percent to 125,000 Diarykeepers Company to add 25,000 diarykeepers to RADAR National sample in four quarterly increments6.19.06

Hispanic Radio Today 2006 Edition Now Available This annual study presents an in-depth look at how Hispanic Americans use radio.6.15.06

Arbitron Releases RADAR 88 March 2006 Radio Network Ratings3.27.06

Radio Maintains Its Audience Strength According to RADAR 88 Radio Listening Estimates3.21.06

Arbitron Announces New Networks and New Enhancements to RADAR Service3.20.06

Arbitron Announces Termination of Nielsen Media Research Option for Portable People Meter Joint Venture3.01.06

Radio Today 2006 Edition Now Available Our most popular annual study presents a comprehensive profile of radio listening across America.2.14.06

2005

Arbitron Releases RADAR 87 December 2005 Radio Network Ratings12.19.05

American Urban’s STRZ Entertainment and Westwood One’s FM Morning Included in RADAR 87 for a Total of 52 Networks RADAR 87 sample tops 95,00012.12.05

Arbitron Debuts New Study: Network Radio Today A detailed and illuminating view of network radio's vast reach among all ages, ethnicities and lifestyles.11.1.05

First Hispanic Network, ABC Hispanic Advantage and Premiere FOX News in RADAR 86 for a Total of 51 Networks RADAR 86 sample reaches 90,000; Network level detail now available in the Top 25 DMA®s9.29.05

Arbitron Releases RADAR 86 September 2005 Radio Network Ratings9.26.05

Arbitron Releases RADAR 85 June 2005 Radio Network Ratings6.27.05

Arbitron RADAR 85 Provides Top 25 DMAs in Market-by-Market Analysis Reports Sample Size increased to 85,000; first step to 100,000 sample.6.20.05

Arbitron Increases Sample Size by Twenty-Five Percent to 100,000 Diarykeepers for the RADAR Network Radio Ratings Service Company to add 20,000 diarykeepers to RADAR National sample in four quarterly increments of 5,000 respondents.5.17.05

Arbitron RADAR Showcases a National Profile of Black and Hispanic Listeners Radio reaches 95% of Black Persons 12+ and 96% of Hispanic Persons 12+ in a typical week, according to RADAR 84.4.7.05

Arbitron Receives Media Rating Council Accreditation for Nationwide National radio audience service becomes the latest of a dozen Arbitron services audited and accredited by industry oversight organization3.29.05

Arbitron Releases RADAR 84 March 2005 Radio Network Ratings Fox News & Information Joins Arbitron Roster of RADAR-Rated Networks3.28.05

Download Internet and Multimedia 2005: The On-Demand Consumer The study focuses on new devices and services (e.g., DVRs, portable MP3 players) that allow Americans to exercise more control over the media they consume.3.23.05

Arbitron RADAR 84 Completes Final Phase of Sample Size Increase New Market Selection Feature Added to RADAR Market-by Market Report Analysis3.21.05