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June 29, 2012

eQB COVER STORY

Chris Michaels, PD, WMC/FM100 & WRVR/The River, Memphis

In only the second PD gig of his career, Chris Michaels is already performing and feeling like a veteran programmer as he operates with a tremendous amount of poise and confidence. Prior to his arrival at Entercom he had a strong desire to work for the major radio group as a long time admirer. Now he’s in the driver’s seat of two prime Entercom properties in the heart of Memphis and has made dramatic strides in key demos with both stations. [more]

PROGRAMMING TO WIN

Format Momentum: What’s Hot & Not

In this week’s Programming To Win column, Richard Harker looks around the industry to see what the “hot” formats are in 2012. But how do you determine what is “hot” right now? By a few ratings books? By recent format flips? Harker introduces the concept of “format momentum” and how to calculate it. [more]

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

If you had an unlimited budget, what would your dream promotion be including availability to any artist? [more]

HOT SHOTS

Ne-Yo, Rick Vaughn, Lori Rischer, Brad Davidson, Randi West, Chris Wallace, Tommy Chuck, Colbie Caillat, Matt Allan, Dan Michaels, Hedley [more]

THIS WEEK IN FMQB HISTORY

Sharon Dastur, Alex Tear, Monte Lipman, Ken Benson,
Brian Philips, Leslie Fram [more]

Breaking News
	eQB NOW
	The Week In Review: 5/13-5/17
	RAB: Radio Revenue Flat In Q1 2013
	Drew & Mike Say Goodbye At WRIF/Detroit
	Jacobs Media Release Techsurvey 9 Data On Christian Radio
	CHR Innovator Paul Drew Passes Away
	In Brief - May 17, 2013
	FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
	May 16, 2013
	The CW & Clear Channel Ink Long-Term Programming Agreement
	BMG Boosts Bertelsmann's First Quarter Finances
	Steve Sinicropi Named VP/Market Manager For Entercom-Greenville
	Nick Cannon Ending Syndicated Countdown Show
	Adam Schraf Named PD At CHR WVRT (V97)/Williamsport, PA
	CCM+E Announces Revenue Deal With Zojak World Wide
	Q1 2013 Radio Revenue Roundup
	In Brief - May 16, 2013
	May 15, 2013
	Google Announces Streaming Music Service
	Universal Music Revenue Up 13.5% In Q1
	European Commission Approves WMG Acquisition Of Parlophone
	Shawn "Pecas" Costner Named EVP Of Def Jam Recordings
	Saturday Night Online With Romeo Hits 100 Affiliates
	In Brief - May 15, 2013
	May 14, 2013
	Warner Music Revenue Up 8.3% In Fiscal Q2
	Hedge Fund Manager Loeb Suggests Sony Music Spin Off
	RAB Study: Auto Radio Ads Have Greatest Influence Closest To Purchase
	Rick Thomas Named PD At KRTH & KTWV/Los Angeles
	ThinkSay Records & Wyclef Jean Hosting Fundraiser For Boston Bombing Victim

Music News
	Britney Spears To Hit The Studio Next Week
	The Week In Review: 5/13-5/17
	Quick Hits: American Idol / Candice Glover, Madonna, Emeli Sandé, PSY, Cody Simpson, Nine Inch Nails, Summerfest, The Pogues
	Beck, Frank Ocean Among Nominees For MTV's Eclectic O Awards
	Quick Hits: The Voice, Riot Fest, Drake, One Direction, Franz Ferdinand, Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen & Dropkick Murphys, Slayer, Killswitch Engage, Mayhem Festival
	Lady Antebellum, Great Gatsby Top Sales Chart
	Quick Hits: Drake, Beyoncé, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Rock The Bells, The Rolling Stones
	Quick Hits: Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Alice In Chains, twenty one pilots, FYF Festival
	Cee Lo's Life Coming To TBS
	Quick Hits: Five Finger Death Punch, Backstreet Boys, Grammys, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Rock Allegiance Tour, 2 Chainz, Atoms For Peace, Laneway Festival
	The Week In Review: 5/6-5/10
	Quick Hits: Kris Kross, Randy Jackson / American Idol, Lil Wayne, Slayer, Courtney Love
	John Mayer, Demi Lovato & More To Play Philadelphia's July 4th Celebration
	Jennifer Lopez Signs To RedOne's 2101 Records
	Quick Hits: Adam Levine, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Kanye West, The Beatles, David Bowie, MTV