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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. [more]


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

May 5, 2008

Online At-Work Listening Grows Dramatically
A new study shows that 20 percent of at-work radio listening is now done online.

UMG Closes Deal For Univision
Universal Music Group's acquisition of Univision Music Group is officially complete. The Univision name will be phased out.

In Brief - May 5, 2008
Metallica to headline KROQ Weenie Roast, "Angel" Harvey passes away

May 2, 2008

In This Week's e-QB
e-QB highlights excerpts from the May issue of FMQB featuring coverage of our 40th Anniversary Event, and interviews with Sharon Dastur, Cat Thomas, Dave Wellington, Carl Craft and more.

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

Democrats Ask For HD Radio Inclusion In Satellite Merger Conditions

McLaughlin To Weave WFUV Web

Clear Channel Shareholders Sue Banks Over Sale

In Brief - May 2, 2008
John Gallagher named GM for Greater Media-Detroit, Bubba takes WHPT to #1, Entercom sells 3 stations in Rochester, Bob Buchmann honored for charity work

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

May 2, 2008

More House Members Oppose Radio Performance Fee
Nearly half of all members have now signed the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Federal Court Sets ASCAP Fees For Major Webcasters

Triton Radio Networks Purchases Waitt Media

Media Execs Form Paragon Consulting Network

In Brief - May 1, 2008
Terry Hardin named SVP of Sales for Emmis radio, KXJM/Portland gets in The Game, Sen. John Ensign concerned over FCC localism proposals, All Pro Broadcasting signs on for PPM, memorial services for Big Ron O'Brien

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

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Tribune: A Leaner, More Open Company, Radio woes worsen as economy slows, Artie Lange Definitely Gone From Howard Stern Show, Video of Tim Robbins' NAB speech, Peter Smyth: "Radio On Offense"

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

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The Week In Review: 4/7-4/11

The Quarter In Review: Q1 2008

The Year In Review - 2007
Music News

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. [more]


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

Mariah Stays On Top For Second Week
Ashlee Simpson's new album could not unseat Mariah Carey from the #1 sales spot with E=MC2.

Radiohead Unlikely To Repeat Pricing Experiment
Also, their new video for "All I Need" shines a light on child slave labor and other injustices.

Tantric Returns With A New Look, Fresh Sound
An exclusive FMQB interview with Tantric frontman Hugo Ferreira.

Quick Hits: Maroon 5 & Rihanna, Scott Weiland, Roger Waters' Pig, Judas Priest

Keys Keeps Plate Full While On Tour
Alicia Keys is already thinking about her next album and movie projects. She'll be on the road for the rest of the year.

Quick Hits: Scott Weiland, Jordin Sparks, Roger Waters, Sean Combs, Amy Winehouse, NIN, Soulja Boy Tell'em

Prince, Roger Waters Rock The Desert
Coachella took over Indio, CA over the weekend as Jack Johnson, Portishead, My Morning Jacket and many others thrilled the crowd.

Virgin Festival '08 Announces Full Lineup
Bob Dylan, Wilco, Offspring and the Stooges all join the festival lineup in August.

Quick Hits: Coldplay, Voodoo Music Experience, Damon Albarn
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