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Breaking News

Clyburn Takes Over As Acting FCC Chairwoman
Mignon Clyburn officially becomes acting head of the FCC, until Tom Wheeler's confirmation. [more]

Report: "Song Skipping" Option Holding Back Apple's iRadio

Dave & Chuck The Freak Named New WRIF/Detroit Morning Team

In Brief - May 20, 2013
RAB launches revamped website

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Award shows help boost digital music sales

May 17, 2013

eQB NOW
In this week’s Cover Story we catch up with Tias Schuster, Entercom OM/PD at WFBC and WSPA in Greenville, SC. Life has come full circle for Tias who’s returned home to where his career began, at the same radio station, and he couldn’t be any happier programming great radio stations with an emphasis on having fun! In Programming To Win, Ruth Presslaff offers her top ten ways to effectively create appointment listening with your audience. Presslaff offers a number of helpful hints for contesting, social media and more. Question of the Week asks: What have been your most rewarding industry experiences? Plus, Hot Shots and the FMQB History Page.

The Week In Review: 5/13-5/17

RAB: Radio Revenue Flat In Q1 2013
Radio's overall revenue in the first quarter remained the same at $3.5 billion.

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
Ticketmaster settles lawsuit consumer rewards program for $23 million

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Genachowski's FCC exit interview with the New Yorker, CNN feature on WWCD (CD102.5)/Columbus & the state of radio, CNet reviews Google Music's new "all access" streaming service, Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine donate $70 million to USC

May 16, 2013

The CW & Clear Channel Ink Long-Term Programming Agreement
The CW network and CCM+E announce a multi-year partnership, covering the iHeartRadio Music Festival and other events.

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
SBS reports 22% increase in first quarter net revenue

In Brief - May 16, 2013
Christina Albee joins Dial Global as Chief Marketing Officer, Robert McDowell announces last day at the FCC

May 15, 2013

Google Announces Streaming Music Service
UMG and Sony Music sign on for Google Music's new streaming service, dubbed "All Access."

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
Nokia reportedly set to activate FM chip in Windows Phone 8, JVC Media buying five Florida stations from Asterisk Communications, Edgar Bronfman Jr. exits WMG Board Of Directors

May 14, 2013

Warner Music Revenue Up 8.3% In Fiscal Q2
WMG revenue up to $675 million, with digital revenue growing 20 percent in the fiscal second quarter.

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

Stitcher Study: Americans Prefer On Demand Radio

In Brief - May 14, 2013
Coca-Cola teams with iHeartRadio for summer concerts

May 13, 2013

Moody's Concerned Over Clear Channel Loan, Issues Caa1 Rating
Moody's Investors Service gives a Caa1 rating to CC's proposed $1.5 billion loan.

iHeartRadio Passes 30 Million Registered Users

In Brief - May 13, 2013
WPGC/Washington, D.C. adds Tati to The Pablo Show, Triton Digital joins NARM and digitalmusic.org

May 10, 2013

eQB NOW
Emmis Programming executive Jimmy Steal grabs the Cover Story spotlight. As Emmis VP of Programming, Digital National PD and PD of POWER 106/LA, Steal has mastered the art of multi-jobbing as one of Emmis’ most prized possessions. His keen industry insights are on display in this week’s issue. In Programming To Win, Robby Bridges continues his series of looking at the top 40 greatest Top 40 personalities of all time. Question of the Week asks: What artist or group would you like to hear new music from that you haven’t heard from in awhile? Plus, Hot Shots and the FMQB History Page.

The Week In Review: 4/29-5/3

Mike Stern Returns To Jacobs Media
Industry veteran Stern rejoins Jacobs Media as a consultant.

CCM+E Releases Study On "State Of Listening In America"

UMG In, Sony Music Still Out, For Apple's iRadio

Lew Dickey Discusses Limbaugh's Effect On Cumulus Revenue

Monte & Avery Lipman To Deliver Keynote Address At Alma Mater UAlbany

In Brief - May 10, 2013
Genachowski sets next Friday as final day at the FCC, Clear Channel applies for song-skipping software patent

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Report: Limbaugh upset at Cumulus over revenue comments

May 9, 2013

RIAA Adds Digital Streams To Gold & Platinum Criteria
The RIAA will include non-sales figures for the first time ever when awarding Gold and Platinum digital certifications to artists.

Tommy Page Named Pandora VP Of Artist & Brand Partnerships

Sony Music Turns A Profit In Fiscal 2013

In Brief - May 9, 2013
WLUM (FM 102/1)/Milwaukee announces new morning show

May 7, 2013

Cox Media Group Promotes Three Executives
Kim Guthrie named EVP of Radio, while Jane Williams and Marian Pittman receive new titles as well.

Arbitron Releases Results From Radio Today 2013

Arbitron Revenue Up 5.1% In Q1

Emmis Reports Fiscal Q4 & Full Year Results

Triton Digital Releases Online Audio Rankings For March

Live Nation Revenue Up, Loss Shrinks In Q1

Jacobs Media's Techsurvey9 Format Webinars Scheduled

In Brief - May 8, 2013
Drew & Mike ending morning show after 22 years at WRIF/Detroit

May 7, 2013

Cumulus Media Revenue Down 1.3% In Q1
Net revenue down to just under $232.9 million in the first quarter of 2013.

Tommy Nappi Joins Roadrunner As VP Of Promotion

Pandora Says Capping Mobile Listening Has Helped Bottom Line

Clear Channel World Premieres New Mariah Carey Single

J.D. Power Study: Drivers Want Smartphone Connectivity

In Brief - May 7, 2013
Jim Fox promoted to OM of Entercom-Sacramento, Maverick named PD/midday host at CHR WMGY/Tallahassee

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
UMG says artist privacy at stake in digital royalty issue, Cox Media Group sued by parents of son with Down syndrome over photo use online, Detroit News looks at automakers' in-car audio priorities, Rolling Stone celebrates a decade of iTunes

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
CNet looks at iTunes' 10th anniversary, Ortiz's F-word didn't air on FCC-controlled airwaves, LA Times on KCRW's programming changes, Consultant Tom Kelly gets local online with iRadioPhilly

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Music News

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Passes Away
Manzarek, a founding member of The Doors, has died at the age of 74 from cancer. [more]

Taylor Swift Dominates Billboard Music Awards
The singer won eight trophies on Sunday night, while Rihanna and Gotye earned four each.

Kanye West Unveils New Songs On SNL
The rapper gave fans a sneak peak into his upcoming album, Yeezus.

Chester Bennington Joins STP At KROQ Weenie Roast, Release Single Together
Linkin Park frontman Bennington performed a surprise set fronting Stone Temple Pilots, revealing they have been recording together as well.

Quick Hits: Beyonce/Jay-Z, The Voice, Ed Sheeran, Coachella, Interlocken Music Festival, The Beatles

Britney Spears To Hit The Studio Next Week
Executive Producer will.i.am says the pair is finally ready to record the singer's eighth album.

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
Justin Bieber, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Demi Lovato and more are up for the diverse awards show, set for June 19.

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
NOW 46 compilation, Pistol Annies and Rod Stewart all debut in the top ten as well.

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
The singer/songwriter is the latest to get a reality television show.

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
The Roots, Jill Scott and Ne-Yo will also be a part of the concert, which will simulcast on VH1 and Palladia.

Jennifer Lopez Signs To RedOne's 2101 Records
J.Lo's new album will be out on 2101/Capitol Records in late 2013.

Quick Hits: Adam Levine, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Kanye West, The Beatles, David Bowie, MTV

Quick Hits: Album Sales, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Beyoncé, Mac Miller, Madonna, The Lonely Island, David Bowie

Depeche Mode, Muse And More Tapped For ACL Festival
The complete lineup for the 2013 Austin City Limits Festival, set for this October, is revealed.

Quick Hits: Justin Bieber & Usher, Queens of the Stone Age, Lauryn Hill, Phillip Phillips, Rivers Cuomo, Blur, George Jones

Justin Timberlake Reveals 20/20 Sequel, Solo Tour
Part Two of JT's 20/20 Experience is due in September, along with a fall tour.

Quick Hits: P!nk, Austin City Limits, Lil Wayne, Lauryn Hill

Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Honored At Golden Gods
After passing away yesterday, fellow musicians honored the guitarist at the Metal-focused awards show.

The Week In Review: 4/29-5/3

Quick Hits: Justin Timberlake, Kriss Kross, Megadeth, Boston Benefit Concert, Judas Priest, Bumbershoot Festival

Will.i.am Executive Producing Next Britney Spears Album
The Black Eyed Pea says he has been working with the Pop star for the past few months on new material.

Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly Of Kriss Kross Passes Away
Kelly, one-half of the '90s teen Rap duo, was only 34 years old.

Quick Hits: Billboard Music Awards, Global Citizen Tickets Initiative, Beastie Boys, Kanye West, KoRn, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance Tour, Against Me!