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February 3, 2012

eQB COVER STORY

WPGC/Washington, D.C. PD Jason Kidd

The historic WPGC call letters have been synonymous with some legendary programmers. Dan Mason, Scott Shannon, Steve Kingston and Jay Stevens are just a few who have triumphed in the nation's capitol. Jason Kidd is the latest to add his name to the 'PGC programming ranks and he has the station locked and loaded for continued success. [more]

PROGRAMMING TO WIN

Chat, Social, Interactive. No, Not Facebook…Radio

In this week’s Programming To Win column, Bob Quick talks about the interactivity of radio. Despite the now-essential Facebook page for every station, Quick notes that radio has been interactive with its listeners for decades, thanks to phone calls. However, with the decreased amount of DJ talk time allowed nowadays, is radio keeping its biggest fans off the air? [more]

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Madonna is performing at this year’s Super Bowl. Who do you feel would be another quality choice for a future Super Bowl halftime show, and who wins the game the Patriots or the Giants? [more]

HOT SHOTS

Elvis Duran, Daniel Radcliffe, The Wanted, Rich Davis,
David McGilvary, Kelly Clarkson, Tom Corson, Peter Edge, Narvel Blackstock. [more]

THIS WEEK IN FMQB HISTORY

Guy Zapoleon. John Boulos, Paul “Cubby” Bryant, John Ivey, Kid David, Mancow [more]

Breaking News
	Report: "Song Skipping" Option Holding Back Apple's iRadio
	May 17, 2013
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	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

Music News
	Chester Bennington Joins STP At KROQ Weenie Roast, Release Single Together
	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