eQB NOW In this week's Cover Story we talk to one of CHR's most passionate programmers, KHTT & KBEZ/Tulsa PD Jet Black. Under new ownership, Journal Broadcast Media, Jet's mission remains unchanged, oversee and deliver radio brands that are both entertaining and compelling while maximizing ratings and revenues. In Programming to Win, Rich Van Slyke weighs in on the concept of “sonic branding.” Van Slyke defines sonic branding as “the audio equivalent of a logo” and discusses five ways to create such a brand for your station. Question of the Week asks: What are your guilty pleasures: music, TV show, food? Plus, Hot Shots and the FMQB History Page. [more]
UMG Signs Contract Extensions With Monte & Avery Lipman Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman receive new titles, while signing long term deals to continue with Universal Music Group. [more]
Warner Music Group Purchases Parlophone WMG has won the bidding to acquire the Parlophone Label Group in Europe from UMG/EMI. [more]
David Massey Named President Of Island Records Mercury Records President David Massey is promoted to President of Island Records. [more]
Michelle Jubelirer Named EVP At Capitol Music Group Entertainment industry lawyer Jubelirer joins Steve Barnett's senior management team at Capitol. [more]
Beasley & Big Machine Ink Revenue Sharing Agreement [more]
John Peake Named VP Of Programming For Clear Channel-San Diego Veteran programmer will also serve as PD of Hot AC KMYI (Star 94.1). [more]
Four More Arbitron PPM Markets Given MRC Accreditation Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego and Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill are all accredited markets for PPM ratings. [more]
Lew Dickey Talks Nash FM, Streaming & More On Bloomberg TV [more]
SiriusXM Revenue Up 13% To $3.4 Billion In 2012 [more]
In Brief - February 5, 2013 Marc Rivieccio named Director of Marketing for Clear Channel-New York, Arbitron & Nielsen give FTC more time to review deal [more]
In Brief - February 6, 2013 Erica Farber previews positive RAB 2012 report, iTunes Store sells 25 billionth song, details announced for 7th Annual Taste Of Hope event, FCC Commissioner Pai & Chris Daughtry added to NAB Show [more]
