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This week's eQB asks, Should Radio Performance Rights Be A Reality?, and features well as Programming To Win, Hot Shots and This Week in FMQB History. [more]


The Week In Review: 6/30-7/4

Album Sales Continue To Slip In '08
Total album sales were off by 11 percent in the first six months of the year, though digital sales continue to grow.

CC's John Hogan Suggests "Less Is More" Changes, Confirms Promotions

In Brief - July 3, 2008
Ellena Osis joins Sony BMG/RED

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
FCC's Kevin Martin profiled, Rush Limbaugh's new contract reportedly worth $400 million, new Clear Channel SVP/Programming interviewed

July 2, 2008

Rush Limbaugh Inks Contract Extension
Premiere Radio Networks extends the long-running Talk host's syndicated deal.

Kallao Joins WLUM For APD/Afternoons

Razor & Tie Team Up With The Artist Organization

In Brief - July 2, 2008
Bennett Zier named CEO of Air America, new bill would eliminate non-competes in NY

July 1, 2008

More Politicians Ask FCC For Satellite Merger Conditions
Senators and House reps ask FCC to include HD Radio technology and lease more channels in approval of XM-Sirius merger. Also, Sirius sees $400 million in savings, post-merger.

Elvis Duran Forms Multi-Platform Media Business

WMG, Nokia Ink Pact

In Brief - July 1, 2008
Management changes at Clear Channel, Mike Basham joins Pop2Life, banks offer discount on Clear Channel debt loans

June 30, 2008

John Hogan Signs Five Year Contract Extension
Clear Channel Radio CEO will remain with the company through its ownership transition.

Rehr Calls On Radio To "Reignite The Passion"

Big Changes In Mornings At Hot 97/New York
Miss Jones in the Morning exits as Hot 97 announces changes, with dual shift mornings to include Big Boy’s Neighborhood preceded daily by a local show featuring Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg.

HD Radio Alliance Announces New Initiatives

Rhapsody Ready To Face Off With iTunes

In Brief - June 30, 2008
Jonesy returns to Philadelphia, Changes at KKHH/Houston, On Air with Ryan Seacrest joins WiLD 95.5

June 27, 2008

In This Week's e-QB
e-QB highlights excerpts from the July issue of FMQB featuring interviews with Guy Zapoleon, Mark Anderson, Rob Wagman, Lynn Barstow, Rob Heckman and more.

The Week In Review: 6/23-6/27

XM Takes Out A Loan, Re-ups Parsons, Settles With EMI

In Brief - June 27, 2008
Hilary Chambers joins KBZT

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Opie's fiance sues over sex tape claims, interview with KNDD/Seattle OM, Madonna tickets selling well, making vinyl the old fashioned way

July 26, 2007

House Subcommittee Votes Yes On Royalty Bill
A House subcommittee passed a bill that would require radio stations to pay royalties to artists. The next step is a vote by the full Judiciary Committee.

Death Row Records Sold For $24 Million

Starbucks Cutting Back On Music Biz

In Brief - June 26, 2008
All CC HD stations now iTunes tagging compatible, National Black Church Initiative asks FCC to reject satellite merger

June 25, 2008

Majority Of U.S. House Opposes Performance Fee
Four more House members have signed on to the Local Radio Freedom Act, giving it 219 signatures in all.

Arbitron Responds To PPM Concerns

NAB Rallys For Media Ownership Changes

RoverFest Invades Downtown Cleveland

In Brief - June 25, 2008
Don Geronimo returns to radio

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Satellite radio stocks plunge, merger draft on FCC's docket, A brief history of the album's decline, Can Lil Wayne save hip-hop?

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Wendy Williams' husband accused of murder plot, UMG loses battle over promo CD resales, Live Nation execs feud, "I was a zombie for Arbitron", Canada aims to tighten copyright laws

The Week In Review: 6/16-6/20

The Week In Review: 6/9-6/13

The Week In Review: 6/2-6/6

The Quarter In Review: Q2 2008

The Quarter In Review: Q1 2008

The Year In Review - 2007
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It's Official: Shakira Jumps To Live Nation
The Pop star becomes the newest artist to ink a 360 deal with Live Nation, valued at a reported $70-100 million. [more]


Quick Hits: Eddie Vedder, ZZ Top, Joy Division, Natasha Shneider

Coldplay, Lil Wayne Remain Atop The Sales Charts
Motley Crue, Three 6 Mafia and Shinedown all debut in the top ten.

Quick Hits: Slipknot, Gym Class Heroes, DMB, Pearl Jam, Robin Thicke

LL Cool J Calls New Album A "Summer Blockbuster"
Rap great says he is more focused on Exit 13, which could be his last for Def Jam.

Quick Hits: Shakira, Bon Jovi, Zach de la Rocha, All-American Rejects, Bruce Springsteen, Lily Allen, KT Tunstall, Labelle

Staind Get Experimental On New Album
Rockers branch out on their sixth album, The Illusion Of Progress.

Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse Make Headlines At Glastonbury
Annual British festival features Jay-Z responding to Oasis criticism and Winehouse punching a fan.

FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Talks To Daryl Hall About His Online Jam Sessions

Quick Hits: Gym Class Heroes, Steven Tyler, Nas, Incubus, Plies, Tom Morello

Ne-Yo Puts His "Bleeding Heart" On Display
The singer says many of his songs are about heartbreak and sadness on Year Of The Gentleman.

Quick Hits: Rick Ross, Phish, Sebastian Bach, Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg, The Verve

The Verve Go Forth With New Album
Reunited Brit band announces more details about their comeback record.

Quick Hits: Pearl Jam, Lil Wayne, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Beck, Prince, Soulja Boy Tell'em, Extreme, Meiko

Viva Coldplay! New Album Easily Debuts At #1
Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends sells over 721,000 copies in its first week in stores in the U.S.

Kanye West Doubles Up On BET Awards
The Rapper won two BET trophies last night for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Best Collaboration with T-Pain.

Quick Hits: Oasis, Scars On Broadway, Brian "Head" Welch, Radiohead, The Kooks, Rev Theory, The Duke Spirit, Joan Osborne, Echo & The Bunnymen

Fall Out Boy: Guitar Heroes?
Pete Wentz says the band is getting riff-heavy on their next CD, which could be out this year.

Quick Hits: Coldplay, Godsmack's Sully Erna, Timbaland, Boy George

Amy Winehouse Diagnosed With Lung Condition
The singer is in the early stages of emphysema, according to her father, but is responding well to treatment.

Quick Hits: Coldplay, The Beatles, Smashing Pumpkins, Timbaland, The Shins, MTV VMAs, The Law

Staind Making "Progress" With Sixth Album
The band will unleash its sixth effort, The Illusion Of Progress, on August 19.

Quick Hits: Motley Crue, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, Voodoo Experience Fest, Rush/Shakira, Anthony Kiedis & Leona Lewis, The Toadies

T.I. Taking A Look In The Mirror
The MC's new album, Paper Trail, will be more introspective thanks to his legal troubles.

Judas Priest Looks Into The Future
As part of FMQB's recent radio special, the band sat down with Q104's Ian O'Malley to talk about Nostradamus and other future Priest activities.

FMQB Photo Pass: R.E.M.

Quick Hits: Guns 'N Roses, Coldplay, Young Jeezy, Gold & Platinum Albums
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