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This week’s eQB Cover Story takes us to the nation's capitol for a discussion with WPGC PD Jason Kidd. Kidd shares his thoughts on the highly competitive D.C. radio market, changes he's implemented and Area 955. In Programming To Win, Bob Quick asks with the decreased amount of DJ talk time allowed nowadays, is radio keeping its biggest fans off the air? 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? Hot Shots and This Week in FMQB History. [more]


The Week In Review: 1/30 - 2/3

Clear Channel Debuts New Madonna Single Across Multiple Platforms
Madonna's new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin'," debuts across all Clear Channel platforms.

Beasley Broadcast Group Net Income Up, Revenue Down In 2011

NAB Comments On Cell Phone FM Chips, FCC Reform

In Brief - February 3, 2012
The Alliance for Women in Media honoring KSCF PD Charese Fruge, Megaforce Records hiring for radio promo

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Madonna picks Eli over Brady at Super Bowl press conference, iTunes Match replacing songs with clean edits?, iBiquity's Stuble recaps CES, Daniel Glass talks Spotify, Harker Research continues Pandora ratings analysis
February 2, 2012

Sony Music Sales Fall 11.7% In Fiscal Q3
Sony reports a loss of over $2 billion in a difficult third quarter.

Michael Bryan Named OM Of Clear Channel-Nashville

Facebook Files Long-Awaited IPO

In Brief - February 2, 2012
Lynn McDonnell joins Live Nation, WZPL PD J.R. Ammons upped to OM for Entercom-Indianapolis, Christina Tancredi named COO of MC, Viacom income falls in fiscal Q1
February 1, 2012

Arbitron Loses MRC Accreditation In 5 PPM Markets
The Media Rating Council withdraws PPM accreditation for Cleveland, Portland OR, Riverside-San Bernardino, Salt Lake City-Ogden-Provo, and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater.

Edgar Bronfman Vows To "Fight" EMI Sale

VEVO Generated $150 Million In Revenue Last Year

Sony Names Kazuo Hirai New CEO/President

In Brief - February 1, 2012
Chris James exits WTPA/Harrisburg after 27 years for PD duties at WQXA, Martz Communications shuts off Detroit stations
January 31, 2012

Clear Channel Owners Invest $300 Million In Ryan Seacrest Media
Clear Channel, Thomas H. Lee & Bain Capital announce major investment in Ryan Seacrest Media, as Clear Channel acquires a minority stake in the company.

Music Choice Rebrands As MC

In Brief - January 31, 2012
Jeff Jacot named OM of American General Media-Albuquerque, TMZ Radio adds 75th affiliate
January 30, 2012

Greater Media-Boston VP/Market Manager Tom Baker To Retire
Industry veteran Rob Williams will join Greater Media's six-station Boston cluster as Baker's replacement.

ASCAP Reaches Fee Settlement With Radio

Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Announces Artist Integration Program With K'Naan

In Brief - January 30, 2012
AFTRA & SAG boards approve merger, SiriusXM announces schedule of Super Bowl XLVI coverage
January 27, 2012

eQB NOW
This week’s eQB Cover Story takes a look at the new ways radio, advertising and digital technology are interacting with Quu Interactive CEO Lynn Bruder and Jump2Go Founder Allen Hartle. In Programming To Win, Rich Van Slyke debunks the myth that listeners tune out when they hear anything that isn’t music. Question of the Week: With the Grammys naming LL Cool J as its first host in seven years, who do you think would make a compelling host for future Grammy broadcasts? Hot Shots and This Week in FMQB History.

The Week In Review: 1/23 - 1/27

IMPALA: We Expect EMI Sale To Be Blocked
European independent music organization releases a statement speaking out against the sale of EMI.

Spotify Reaches Three Million Subscribers

In Brief - January 27, 2012
Tony Banks named OM at Clear Channel-Fresno

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Why are other broadcasters joining iHeartRadio?, Harker Research on Pandora vs. local radio, Facebook could file for IPO next week, $100,000 to be a rock band?, Rep. Greg Walden pushing FCC overhaul, New iOS app could boost Spotify
January 26, 2012

RED Distribution Announces Multiple Promotions
Tony Bruno named EVP/GM of RED, as three other promotions are announced.

Jonathan Reed Named PD Of WNOK/Columbia

Premiere Networks Brings The Ronnie Wood Show To The U.S.

In Brief - January 26, 2012
Simon Cowell launching DJ talent-search show
January 25, 2012

The Kane Show Takes Over Mornings At WFLZ
The Kane Show replaces the MJ Morning Show at Tampa's 93.3 FLZ.

Apple Breaks Revenue Records Again In Fiscal Q1

Ne-Yo Signs With Motown As SVP Of A&R

Garrett Capone Joins Crush Management As VP Of Radio Promotions

OPEN Act To Replace SOPA/PIPA?

In Brief - January 25, 2012
Jackie Rinker named Market Manager for Clear Channel-Panama City, Megaupload's Kim Dotcom denied bail
January 24, 2012

IFPI Report: Digital Music Revenue Up 8% In 2011
The IFPI has released its report on digital music's growth over the past year.

Entercom Petitions FCC For Change In Contest Rules

William Eccleshare Promoted To CEO Of Clear Channel Outdoor

Lynn Hazan Named GM/CFO Of Epic Records

Steve Tingle Joins Wired 96.5 Morning Team

FMQB Publisher Kal Rudman Reunites With Today Show Alumni

In Brief - January 24, 2012
Khloe Kardashian joins Hot AC KDMX/Dallas, Triton Digital inks deal with Hubbard Radio

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Study: Major labels account for vast majority of music in Europe, Megaupload shut down over piracy charges, SOPA/PIPA: What's still at stake for music?, update on controversial Grooveshark lawsuits, USA Today interviews Pandora's Westergren

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Complaints over Billboard chart changes, Lex & Terry sue Jacksonville station over exit, UMG exec lobbies for controversial SOPA bill, Fred Jacobs on "reading between the lines" of John Hogan

The Week In Review: 1/16 - 1/20

The Week In Review: 1/9 - 1/13

The Week In Review: 1/2 - 1/6

The Year In Review - 2011
Music News

Jack White, Beck Top Sasquatch Festival
Bon Iver, The Shins and more also will be on the bill for the annual Memorial Day Weekend event in George, WA. [more]


The Week In Review: 1/30 - 2/3

FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Goes Back In Time With Van Halen, Queen and Blue Oyster Cult

Quick Hits: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Dave Grohl, Beyonce, Bon Iver, Justin Bieber, Eddie Vedder, Tenacious D, Rush, Neil Young, Adam Lambert / Queen

Springsteen Playing Grammys, Special SiriusXM Concert
The Boss will perform at the Grammys this month, then help celebrate 10 years of satellite radio at New York's Apollo Theater in March.

Black Sabbath Drummer Ward Threatens To Quit Over Contract
Bill Ward releases a letter stating he wants a new, "signable" contract.

Quick Hits: Kelly Clarkson, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown, SXSW, The Fray, Carrie Underwood, Macy Gray, DragonForce, Leslie Carter

Incubus, Rob Zombie Top Rock On The Range
Festival reveals massive lineup, also including Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash and many more.

New Debuts Crowd The Top 10
Seven new albums bow on the sales chart this week, including Lamb Of God and Ingrid Michaelson.

Adele Tops 2011 RIAA Gold & Platinum Certifications
Adele's 21 went 5X Platinum last year, while Eminem and Lady Gaga also received multiple certifications.

Quick Hits: The Black Keys, Death Cab For Cutie, Katy Perry, R. Kelly, The Darkness, The Used, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Don Cornelius, Leslie Carter, Pitbull

Will.I.Am Enlists Britney Spears, LMFAO And More
The rapper will feature a ton of guest stars on his new solo album, #willpower.

The Darkness Roll Out New Song Tomorrow
The band's first new song in six years, "Nothin's Gonna Stop Us," hits the web on Wednesday.

Quick Hits: Adele, Madonna, M.I.A., Van Halen, Justin Bieber, The X Factor, NME Awards, Mastodon / Opeth, Feist, The Cult, Eve 6, The Parlor Mob

Madonna Sets March 26 Release Date
Her new album, MDNA, will drop March 26 while the first single and video premiere this week.

Shinedown To Top Avalanche Tour
The band's small-venue trek runs from March 27 to April 25.

Quick Hits: Jack White, Garbage, Guns N' Roses, Beyonce, Happy Mondays

Lady Gaga Launching Her Own Social Network
Pop superstar launches new website, littlemonsters.com, in beta.

The Week In Review: 1/23 - 1/27

Train Frontman Monahan Talks New Album
Train's new single "Drive By" was released this month, with a new record on the way in the spring.

Quick Hits: Fiona Apple, Drake, Trey Songz, Lenny Kravitz, Mountain Jam, SnowBall Festival

Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" Reaches #1 On iTunes
Clarkson says "Thank y'all so much!!" on Twitter to her fans for sending "Stronger" to #1.

Quick Hits: Madonna, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Theory Of A Deadman, Slipknot, Carrie Underwood, Coldplay / Mumford & Sons / My Morning Jacket, Ben Folds Five

FEATURED MUSIC NEWS CONTENT

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Corgan Talks About Smashing Pumpkins Gish & Siamese Dream Reissues
Billy Corgan sits down with Matt Pinfield for an exclusive FMQB Productions interview about the Pumpkins' first two albums.

Staind: The Whole Story
In Staind: The Whole Story, Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushock, and Johnny April sit down with Mike Karolyi to give an inside look at the rockers' eponymous, seventh album.

Inside Tom Morello's The Nightwatchman
Morello sits down with Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell to discuss his new album in an FMQB radio special.

Inside Sick Puppies: Polar Opposite
In this exclusive interview, Sick Puppies discuss their new release Polar Opposite, which finds the band reworking many of their hits in new arrangements.

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