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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Breaking News

Cumulus Expands Country NASH FM Brand To More Stations
As expected, NASH goes national with five more Cumulus stations re-branded with the name. [more]

The Week In Review: 5/20-5/24

Pandora Reports Record Revenue In Fiscal Q1

Study: Pandora Not A Major Threat To Radio Ad Dollars

In Brief - May 24, 2013
Adult Hits WNTR/Indy flips to Hot AC "107.9 The Mix"

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
CNN's list of the all-time great DJs, Award shows help boost digital music sales

May 23, 2013

More Delays, Frustrations For Apple's iRadio Service
Reports of publishers holding back the proposed service, as record labels are frustrated with its delay.

Latest "Infinite Dial" Data Released Focuses On Urban P1s

Industry Vet Jimmy de Castro Named President/GM Of WGN-AM

CMG Stations Aid In Oklahoma Tornado Relief

ATO Records Signs Distribution Deal With Caroline

In Brief - May 23, 2013
Radio stations around the country offer help to Oklahoma tornado victims

May 22, 2013

Mat Mitchell Named PD For KZZP & KYOT/Phoenix
Veteran programmer named PD at CCM+E-Phoenix of CHR KZZP (104.7 KISS FM) and Rhythmic Oldies KYOT.

Kirdis Postelle Named SVP Of Marketing For Capitol Music Group

Cox Enterprises Donates $1 Million For Oklahoma Relief

SiriusXM CEO Meyer Touts "Superior Revenue Model"

Monte & Avery Lipman Deliver Commencement Speech At University Of Albany

In Brief - May 22, 2013
Report: Sony considering Loeb's spin-off plan for Entertainment division, Slacker names John Hayase as Chief Product Officer

May 21, 2013

Arbitron & Edison Release More Infinite Dial Data On AC P1s
AC P1s are more likely to listen to AM/FM radio in the car than the average radio listener.

Rob Wells Joins Universal Music Group's Executive Board

Spotify Launching Top 50 Charts

Pandora To Preview New Releases With "Pandora Premieres"

Bill Pugh Named PD Of KFOG & KSAN/San Francisco, Dennis Constantine Exits

Jacobs Media Releases Techsurvey 9 Data On News/Talk Format

Duke Professor Connolly Rumored As Next FCC Nominee

NAB Commends Broadcasters On Oklahoma Tornado Coverage

In Brief - May 21, 2013
Hubbard Radio's Ginny Hubbard Morris to be honored at NAB/RAB Radio Show

May 20, 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Quarter In Review: Q1 2013

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Music News

Josh Homme Talks New QOTSA Album, Elton John
Also, Queens Of The Stone Age will stream their concert tonight via NPR. [more]

The Week In Review: 5/20-5/24

Quick Hits: Muse, Kanye West, Queens Of The Stone Age, American Idol / Jennifer Hudson, Eminem

Quick Hits: Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Teen Choice Awards, Paul McCartney, MuchMusic Video Awards, CBGB Music & Film Festival

Vampire Weekend Notches Best Sales Week Yet
The band's new album, Modern Vampires of the City, debuts at #1 with 134,000 copies sold.

Metallica Writing New Tunes, But Focused On Film
The band is working hard on their upcoming 3D movie, but they have plenty of riffs in the can.

Quick Hits: One Direction, Daft Punk, Trevor Bolder, Interlocken Music Festival

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

Johnny Marr: Don’t Shoot The Messenger
The former Smiths guitarist on his solo career, his many collaborations and being a fan of American comedy.

Quick Hits: Prince, Cee-Lo Green, Thirty Seconds To Mars, The X Factor, The Transplants, Sick Puppies, Cage The Elephant, First City Festival, The Clash

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!