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Sony Music, IODA Partner For Digital Distribution Network
The agreement helps Sony Music expand its services and capabilities for independent labels. [more]


The Week In Review: 6/22- 6/26

KNDD Seeing Red In Mornings

In Brief - July 2, 2009
MTV vet Kennedy joins KYSR/L.A. in mornings, Marc Young returns to KEDJ as PD

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Is satellite radio on its deathbed?, RIAA wins in Usenet case, Quincy Jones on Michael Jackson, Did Thomas reject RIAA settlement?

July 1, 2009

Miami Lawmakers, Others Weigh In On PPM
Broadcasters file comments with the FCC on PPM methodology.

In Brief - July 1, 2009
Karmazin signs contract extension with Sirius XM, Amp Radio/L.A. gets new call letters

June 30, 2009

Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into PPM Methodology
Arbitron says it welcomes the opportunity to discuss PPM with Congress.

Live Nation, Microsoft Strike Digital Content Deal

Pirate Bay Docks In Legal Waters

In Brief - June 30, 2009
LA Lloyd's Rock 30 celebrates nine years, FCC allows AM stations to use FM translators

June 30, 2009

Will Clear Channel Sell More Stations?
Some analysts believe the company will either have to start selling radio properties or go into bankruptcy.

Rod Phillips Promoted To Clear Channel Regional SVP

Arbiton's RADAR Data Shows Growth In Network Radio Audience

In Brief - June 29, 2009
Genachowski sworn as FCC Chairman, Citadel debt rating and Radio One credit rating both downgraded

June 26, 2009

In This Week's e-QB
e-QB highlights excerpts from the July issue of FMQB featuring interviews with Guy Zapoleon, Tracy Austin, Erik Bradley, Dennis Blair, Borna Velic and more.

The Week In Review: 6/22- 6/26

Genachowski & McDowell Confirmed For FCC
Also, Obama officially nominates Baker and Clyburn as FCC Commissioners.

Study: Radio Is Still Top Teen Source For Music

In Brief - June 26, 2009
T-Bone Burnett joins the lineup for FMQB Triple A Conference, Sirius XM to air History Of Howard Stern Act II

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Court says Pirate Bay judge not biased, Woodstock celebrates 40th anniversary, What will Howard Stern do next?

June 25, 2009

Jon Zellner Joins Clear Channel As SVP Of Programming
Zellner stepping down from Sirius XM in July to join Clear Channel Radio.

HD Radio Alliance Launches New Marketing Campaign

Study: Twitter Users Also Music Buyers

In Brief - June 25, 2009
Dawson McAllister adds Z100 as hundredth affiliate, RXP promotes marketing duo to overnight hosts, National Radio Hall of Fame nominees announced, Sony Music and Dada strengthen partnership

June 24, 2009

FMQB Brings Triple A Back To Boulder
FMQB announces the FMQB Triple A Conference at the St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, CO, scheduled for August 5-7, 2009.

In Brief - June 24, 2009
File-sharing site Rapidshare to pay $34 million to German labels, Five more House members sign Local Radio Freedom Act.

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Performance royalty rocks Congress, RIAA-Jammie Thomas trial resumes, Smaller is better at radio

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
How the auto industry landscape will effect satellite radio, British musicians arrested in digital royalty scam, French anti-piracy law dealt setback, no "Reason" for performance royalty

The Week In Review: 6/15- 6/19

The Week In Review: 6/8- 6/12

The Week In Review: 6/1- 6/5

The Quarter In Review: Q2 2009

The Quarter In Review: Q1 2009

The Year In Review - 2008
Music News

Alice In Chains Just Being Themselves
The band's comeback album, Black Gives Way To Blue, comes out on September 29. [more]


Quick Hits: Michael Jackson, Foo Fighters, Mariah Carey, Pearl Jam, Slipknot, Jonas Brothers, Whitney Houston

BEP Back To #1 As Jackson Sells Big
Black Eyed Peas claim #1 on the Top 200 sales chart while Michael Jackson dominates catalog album sales.

U2 Kick Off 360 Tour In Barcelona
The massive world tour gets underway, with a tribute to Michael Jackson and the debut of "The Claw."

Alice In Chains Announce Tour
The first new track featuring singer William DuVall is now available on the band's website.

Fred Durst Talks Return Of Limp Bizkit With Bonaduce
Durst discusses the return of his controversial Rock band with WYSP morning man Danny Bonaduce.

FMQB Photo Pass: Rock On The Range

Quick Hits: Michael Jackson's will, Mariah Carey, Chickenfoot, Kanye West, Boys Like Girls

Michael Jackson Airplay & Album Sales Skyrocket
The singer's body will reportedly be taken to Neverland Ranch on Friday for a public viewing as concert rehearsal photos emerge.

Jay-Z Clarifies Sony, Atlantic Record Deals
Sony will distribute the Roc Nation label while Atlantic will release The Blueprint 3.

Our Lady Peace Set Tour Plans
Canadian rockers ready to return with Burn Burn.

Quick Hits: Beastie Boys, Drake, Daughtry, Rob Thomas, Sonic Youth, Mew

Jackson Family Speaks Out, BET Awards Honor Michael
Janet Jackson offered words of gratitude to the audience at Sunday's BET Awards while other artists paid tribute.

Paramore Open Their brand new eyes
Highly-anticipated new album from Paramore arrives September 29, with lead single "Ignorance" on the way next week.

Quick Hits: BET Awards, ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, John Legend, Bon Jovi, Breaking Benjamin, Van Halen, Blur, Pixies

Jackson Music Dominates Digital Sales
Fallout from the death of Michael Jackson: ticket refunds, radio tributes & more.

Michael Jackson: The Music World Reacts
Artist and industry reaction to the death of the King of Pop.

Quick Hits: Voodoo Festival, MGMT, The Seeds

Michael Jackson Dead At 50
The King of Pop died after being rushed to hospital by paramedics suffering from a cardiac arrest.

Linkin Park Look Ahead
Band members discuss what lies beyond the "New Divide."

Quick Hits: The Killers, Paul McCartney, Phish, Skillet

Blink-182 & Weezer To Headline Free Virgin Fest
The annual music festival in Maryland is re-invented as "Virgin Mobile FreeFest."

Jonas Brothers Score #1 Debut
The sibling trio earns their second #1 debut album in a year with Lines, Vines and Trying Times.

Miley Cyrus, Flo Rida Strike Gold
Both artists picked up new Gold and Platinum sales plaques in May.

Quick Hits: Madonna, Alice In Chains, We Are The Fallen, Linkin Park, The Fray, My Morning Jacket, Deftones, The Kinks, Jay Bennett

FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Witnesses A Comeback Performance From Yusuf Islam
FMQB Now

 Guy Zapoleon

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