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Ryan Kramer, APD/MD, KSME/96.1 KISS FM/Ft. Collins

Breaking News

A New Deal For Clear Channel
As expected, the Clear Channel sale price is amended to $17.9 billion, or $36/share. [more]

Radio Rolls Out HD2: The Next Generation

In Brief - May 14, 2008
Jordan upped to APD at WKFS/Cincinnati, Changes at Rock WQBK/Albany

May 13, 2008

Sirius Revenue Up 33% In First Quarter
Satcaster shrinks net losses in Q1 of 2008, as revenue hits $270.4 million.

Anti-Performance Royalty Bill Hits Senate

In Brief - May 13, 2008
Bob Catania & Jimmy Fay join Rocket Science/Adrenaline Music Group

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
EMI denies plans to cut more jobs, Karmazin: if FCC conditions are too hard then merger won't happen, Edison announces "30 Under 30," new CC sale price expected soon

May 12, 2008

Cumulus Terminates Merger Agreement
The planned $1.3 billion buyout of the company by chief executive Lew Dickey and Merrill Lynch has been called off.

Clear Channel, CBS Radio Partner With StudioNow

XM Sees Losses, Revenue Both Grow In Q1

Emmis, iTunes To Build Custom Storefronts

Emmis Sees Increase In Revenue, Net Loss

In Brief - May 12, 2008
Clear Channel trial delayed with settlement on the way?, KVMX/Portland goes from "MOViN" to "Jammin'," KTBZ/Houston promotes Karah Leigh to MD

May 9, 2008

In This Week's e-QB
This week's eQB features Ryan Kramer, APD/MD, KSME/96.1 KISS FM/Ft. Collins, as well as Hot Shots, This Week in FMQB History and Programming To Win.

The Week In Review: 5/5-5/9

Radio Quarterly Revenue Roundup
Clear Channel, Saga and Salem all release their Q1 results.

Bertlesmann AG Q1 Loss Narrows

KRBV/L.A. Gets "Sound" Leadership
Bonneville today announced the senior management team for new Triple A KRBV/Los Angeles.

Michael Goldstone Joins Q Prime

WMMR Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Alumni Weekend

In Brief - May 9, 2008
Live Nation releases Q1 results

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Adelstein: FCC should consider states concerns over XM-Sirius, Peter Smyth asks 'Merger or Monopoly?', ASCAP release Bill of Rights

May 8, 2008

Warner Music Sees Loss Widen In Fiscal Q2
Digital revenue up 48 percent but WMG losses increase and dividends are suspended.

Randy Michaels Named COO Of Tribune Co.

Rep. Rush Backs Off XM/Sirius Support Letter

In Brief - May 8, 2008
Judge denies banks' request to toss Clear Channel lawsuit, Congressman calls out FCC on localism, Bubbapalooza coming to Atlantic City

April 7, 2008

NAB Asks FCC Not To Retreat On Ownership Stance
The NAB sees no reason for the FCC to overturn minor reforms it made in its latest media ownership review.

Universal Inks Musical Pact With Qtrax

Arbitron Inks Deal With Radio Research Consortium

In Brief - May 7, 2008
New Arbitron PPM data issues in Houston, Joe Greenwald joins EMI

May 6, 2008

CBS Radio Unveils New Play.It Media Player
CBS Radio head Dan Mason discusses the company's latest integration between radio and the Web.

Island Def Jam Opens Mobile Portal

In Brief - May 6, 2008
Banks ask for dismissal of Clear Channel lawsuit, Universal Music Latin Entertainment announces Senior Management

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Dan Mason looks to the future, Publishing a hot commodity again, class action lawsuit filed against Arbitron over PPM

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
LA Times profiles BMG's Barry Weiss, Rolling Stone names Indie 103.1 Best Radio Station of '08

The Week In Review: 4/28-5/2

The Week In Review: 4/21-4/25

The Week In Review: 4/14-4/18

The Quarter In Review: Q1 2008

The Year In Review - 2007

Music News

Coldplay Aim To Get Back To Fans, Each Other
With Viva la Vida or Death And All His Friends, the British superstars aim to reconnect with the world. [more]

Neil Diamond Unseats Madge From Top Spot
Neil Diamond, Toby Keith, Gavin DeGraw and more debut in the Top 10 this week.

Quick Hits: Big Boi, Ne-Yo, CSNY, Ciara

Ozzfest Confirmed For Dallas
Ozzy, Metallica, Serj Tankian and more will play the one-day festival on August 9.

Slipknot To Offer "Controlled Chaos" On New CD
The nine-man band's new album is due in August.

Quick Hits: Linkin Park, Foxboro Hot Tubs, Scott Weiland, Weezer, Motley Crue, Good Charlotte / Boys Like Girls, Local H, Remy Ma

Beck Wraps Up "Intense" New Album
His upcoming record is a collaboration with Danger Mouse, tentatively titled Modern Guilt.

Quick Hits: Metallica, A Perfect Circle, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Goo Goo Dolls

Coldplay: Viva La Touring!
The U.S. leg of the band's upcoming world tour is announced, along with details on how to get into their two free concerts in NYC and London.

Quick Hits: Notorious B.I.G., Disturbed, Dave Grohl / Metallica

Madonna Announces "Sticky & Sweet Tour"
Madonna's first world tour under Live Nation begins in Europe in late August.

Quick Hits: Staind/3 Doors Down, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Diddy, T.I., Kid Rock, My Morning Jacket

Madonna Scores Seventh #1 Album
Madonna's Hard Candy debuts at #1 this week. Lyfe Jennings and Def Leppard were right behind her in the Top 5.

Quick Hits: Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Paramore, Beck, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Taking Back Sunday

Police To Go Out With A Bang
The band says their final concert ever will be a benefit show in New York City.

Quick Hits: Avril Lavigne, Beck, The Offspring, Prince, Scars On Broadway, Nelson Mandela, Candlebox, Alkaline Trio

Nine Inch Nails Do It Again
Trent Reznor & co. give away new album The Slip digitally via NIN.com.

FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Pays Homage To Free, Unsung Heroes Shoes And More

Quick Hits: Metallica/KROQ, Dashboard Confessional, RZA, Tina Turner, Tom Waits, Goo Goo Dolls

Pearl Jam Starting Work On New Album
Mike McCready tells Seattle radio station the band has begun writing for their next record.

Queen & Paul Rodgers Aim For The Cosmos
Classic Rockers teaming for The Cosmos Rocks, the first Queen album since Freddie Mercury's death.

Quick Hits: Jay-Z, The Cure, Alicia Keys, Nickelback, Nikki Sixx, STP

Madonna Celebrates Hard Candy In NYC
Madonna is joined by Justin Timberlake for a rare club show to celebrate the release of her new album.

Quick Hits: Coldplay, Mariah Carey, Bon Jovi, Fall Out Boy, Scott Weiland, Ludacris, Gavin Rossdale, My Chemical Romance, The Offspring, NKOTB

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