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2008 YEAR END SPECIAL ISSUE

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iTunes To Cut Back On DRM, Offer Flexible Pricing
Apple has signed new deals with the major labels, which will drop copy protection and give more flexibility in prices. [more]


Emmis New York Offers iPhone Apps

Clear Channel's Traffic Network Goes HD

In Brief - January 6, 2009
Michael Martin joins CBS Radio-San Fran as VP/Programming, CBS Radio on top in online ratings, Drew Murray joins CO5, Dial Global announces "Dial Global Total"

January 5, 2008

Overall Total U.S. Music Sales Up In 2008
However, album sales declined once again in Nielsen SoundScan's year-end report.

Catania And Fay Heading The "Right Way"

In Brief - January 5, 2009
Clear Channel & Cumulus swap stations, Harvey Kojan exits WNOR

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
RIAA cuts ties with evidence-gathering firm, teaching the art of A&R, interview with Kevin Martin

December 31, 2008

The Year In Review - 2008

CHR Year End Leaders 2008

Rock Year End Leaders 2008

Modern Rock Year End Leaders 2008

Rhythm Year End Leaders 2008

Triple A Year End Leaders 2008

AC Year End Leaders 2008

Metal & SubModern Year End Leaders 2008

In Brief - December 31, 2008
Michael Martin exits CC-L.A., FCC says goodbye to Commissioner Tate

December 22, 2008

WMG Pulls Content From YouTube
Negotiations break down between Warner Music Group and the popular video site.

In Brief - December 22, 2008
RAB releases November revenue numbers, CBS sells three Denver stations to Wilks

December 19, 2008

Bubba Inks New Sirius XM Deal
Bubba will continue his weekday show on Howard 101.

RIAA To End Individual File Sharing Lawsuits

In Brief - December 19, 2008
Talk programming changes in L.A.

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
NY considers taxing iTunes downloads, Judge postpones RIAA hearing, GNR & Best Buy: what happened?, Will Obama's FCC lighten up?

December 17, 2008

Interscope Is Airplay Champ For 2008
Interscope Geffen A&M scored 13.6 percent of all radio airplay in 2008, making it #1 for the second straight year, according to Mediabase.

The Week In Review: 12/15-12/19

Imagine "A Day Without RAB"

Interactive EMI Web Site Gets Beta Launch

Mark Mason Named VP/Digital Media For CBS Radio-New York

In Brief - December 17, 2008
Karson & Kennedy take mornings at WBMX/Boston

December 16, 2008

Arbitron Releases RADAR 99 Results
Over 184 million people ages 12+ hear at least one network radio ad weekly.

In Brief - December 16, 2008
Programming changes at CBS-Las Vegas, WGN PD Shomper crosses town to WLS

December 15, 2008

Arbitron To Expand Cell-Phone-Only Sampling To All Markets In 2009
Arbitron plans major program to improve sample quality, aims for all markets except Puerto Rico to include cell-phone sampling by next Fall.

CBS & Clear Channel Trade Stations
CBS Radio will swap five mid-market stations for two major market CC stations to meet conditions on the deal to take Clear Channel private.

Patrick Walsh Named COO/CFO Of Emmis Communications

FCC Cancels December Meeting Over Politicians' Complaints

In Brief - December 15, 2008
Changes at MPR's The Current

December 12, 2008

In This Week's e-QB
This week's e-QB features excerpts from the FMQB Year End 2008 Special Issue, including the Year-End At Issue: Thinking Ahead, The Best Of FMQB History Page, as well as Hot Shots, and Programming To Win.

The Week In Review: 12/8-12/12

Sirius XM Sets More Management Appointments
A number of programmers receive new titles at Sirius XM Radio.

Radio Ad Dollars Down 8.8% Over First 9 Months Of '08

Puglise, England Promoted At Clear Channel Radio

In Brief - December 12, 2008
Beasley buys back common stock, CBS Interactive to cut 20 percent of staff at Last.fm, PJ to exit PD post at WLDI/West Palm

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Howard Stern threatens to leave Sirius, analyst: Karmazin comments dumbest on Wall St. this week, Reselling MP3s: the new music industry battle

December 11, 2008

MMTC Wants All Radio On Satellite Receivers
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council tells FCC that AM, FM, HD Radio and satellite should be available on one device.

Verizon Sponsors Clear Channel HD2 Stations

BBM Canada Commercializes PPM In Montreal

In Brief - December 11, 2008
Sony BMG to pay out $1 million over online privacy violations, Scott Maness joins IDJMG for Rhythm promo

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Bill O'Reilly leaving radio show, RIAA wins lawsuit against ill teenager

The Week In Review: 12/1-12/5

The Week In Review: 11/24-11/28

The Week In Review: 11/17-11/21
Music News

Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Dies Suddenly
The founding member of the seminal band was found dead in his Michigan home at the age of 60. [more]


U2 Discuss New Horizon In Songwriting
The band will also release five different versions of their next album, due March 3.

Quick Hits: Katy Perry, Blue October, Corey Taylor, Fall Out Boy

Prince Planning Three New Albums In '09
New music to be released digitally, with a non-traditional physical release in the works as well.

The Dead Coming Back To Life In 2009
The iconic band will play 19 shows in April and May.

FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Dips Into The Anthology Of The Beatles Records

Quick Hits: Bruce Springsteen, Beastie Boys, Bamboozle, Super Bowl, Radiohead, Wilco

New U2 Record Finally On The Horizon
Long awaited studio record coming March 3, also the band sells back Live Nation shares.

Taylor Swift Back At #1
The album Fearless is #1 on the sales chart again after debuting in the top spot five weeks ago.

Quick Hits: The Who, Black Sabbath, Coheed & Cambria, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Miles Davis

DMB Return With New Album In April
Dave Matthews Band to release first album in 4 years, and their first since the passing of LeRoi Moore.

Axl Rose Answers More Fan Questions Online
Axl explains why Chinese Democracy is not a "solo album." Meanwhile, blogger who leaked the record pleads guilty.

Quick Hits: No Doubt, Fall Out Boy, Rob Zombie, Bono, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Metallica Immortalized In Guitar Hero
The band's own version of the video game is due next year, with some special Metallica-themed features.

FMQB Photo Pass: Neil Young

Quick Hits: U2, Kanye West, Papa Roach, Pearl Jam, Depeche Mode

Eminem Just Says No To "Stan 2"
The Rapper's next album, Relapse, will be out in the spring, but it will not contain a sequel to the hit "Stan."

Axl Speaks! (Via GNR Fan Message Boards)
The reclusive Guns N' Roses frontman answered fan questions online yesterday about Chinese Democracy and more. Meanwhile, Duff McKagen spoke to KISW/Seattle.

Quick Hits: Buckcherry/A7X, Chris Brown, Blur, R.E.M., 3 Doors Down, Tom Morello, Usher

Judas Priest Still Plotting Nostradamus Road Show
The British band, currently up for two Grammys, is planning to perform Nostradamus in its entirety in 2009.

Quick Hits: Golden Globes, Britney Spears, Fall Out Boy, Bon Jovi, A Perfect Circle, Deftones, Beyoncé, Collective Soul, The Decemberists, Guster

Britney's Circus Goes Straight To The Top
Britney Spears scores a #1 debut and a Gold album all in one week.

Pearl Jam Announce Deluxe Reissue Of Ten
Four different anniversary editions of the band's breakthrough debut are on the way.

Corgan: No More Pumpkins Albums, Iha Reason For Breakup
Billy Corgan dishes the dirt in a lengthy new interview with a Chicago newspaper.

Quick Hits: T.I., Oasis, John Fogerty, Bonnaroo 2008 DVD

Diddy Vouches For Notorious Biopic
Diddy says of upcoming Biggie Smalls movie, "That's my life right there. That's what was happening."

Akon Goes International For Next Collaboration
Akon's Freedom is in stores now, but he's already collaborating with Indian artists on future material.

Quick Hits: Pussycat Dolls, Bruce Springsteen, Jamie Foxx, Blur, Adele, Langerado Festival, The Roots

The Who Honored By Dave Grohl, Chris Cornell
The Who became the first Rock band to be recognized in the Kennedy Center Honors, with help from various stars.

Quick Hits: Disturbed, Dick Clark's NYE, Ben Harper, Ludacris/Big Boi, Beyoncé & Solange
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