Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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WMG Takes Loss In Fiscal First Quarter
Warner Music Group sees revenue increase in Q1, but overall had a $17 million net loss. [more]


Katz: National Spot Radio Remains Strong

In Brief - February 9, 2010
Clear Channel Radio promotes Greg Glenday, MySpace inks ad deal with TargetSpot, MTV drops 'music' from its branding

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
FCC exec visits Haiti, unusual case of file-sharing crackdown, Madonna's manager a candidate to replace Simon Cowell?

February 8, 2010

EMI Eyeing More Cuts?
A plan for more restructuring is expected to be finalized in the next six weeks, according to reports.

Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx Debuts Tonight

In Brief - February 8, 2010
Promotion In Motion: Matisyahu, Jay Towers back on the air in Philly, iBiquity introduces 2010 station pricing for HD Radio technology, Heftel Broadcasting's Cecil Heftel passes away

February 5, 2010

e-QB NOW
This week's eQB NOW features an interview with (A2IM) President Rich Bengloff, along with Programming To Win, Question Of The Week, Hot Shots and This Week in FMQB History.

The Week In Review: 2/1 - 2/5

Green Day, Chili Peppers Back Radio Royalties
During Grammy week, over 20 artists signed a statement telling Congress to pass the Performance Rights Act.

Sony Music Revenue Up 2% In Fiscal Third Quarter

In Brief - February 5, 2010
Arbitron reissuing three markets' Fall 2009 data

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Does Idol want to add Howard Stern?, Australian music industry sees sales increase

February 4, 2010

Citadel Files Reorganization Plan To Lower Debt
Citadel Broadcasting plans to wipe out $1.4 billion in debt with its new plan.

Karmazin & Stern Keep Posturing In Advance Of Negotiations

Terra Firma Seeking Cash To Cover EMI Debt

Media Institute Opposes Performance Rights Act

In Brief - February 4, 2010
Sirius XM app for BlackBerry launches, WAAF/Boston hosts beer summit with Sen. Scott Brown

February 3, 2010

StreamTheWorld To Unveil iPad Radio App
StreamTheWorld will launch its iPad radio app at the 2010 NAB Show in April.

In Brief - February 3, 2010
Ed Green exits as Capitol Records SVP/Promotion

February 2, 2010

FCC Commissioners Will Speak At 2010 NAB Show
Commissioners Copps, Clyburn and Baker will speak during "The Washington Face-Off" session on April 13 in Las Vegas.

Pandora Launches New Ad Revenue Initiative

In Brief - February 2, 2010
Citadel bankruptcy hearing set for tomorrow

February 1, 2010

Bridge Ratings: Over 60 Million Americans Listen To Internet Radio
A new study examines trends in streaming radio listenership.

Vevo Launches Grammy Video Channel

J.P. Morgan: Radio Revenue To Grow In 2010

In Brief - February 1, 2010
Mark Remington named President/Market Manager for CCR-Colorado Springs

January 29, 2010

e-QB NOW
This week’s e-QB previews FMQB’s February monthly magazine with excerpts from key features including the Cover Story with CBS Radio VP/CHR Programming Dom Theodore, KHTS/KMYI PD Jimmy Steele, Z100’s Jagger, KQKS PD John E. Kage, KINB Owner/PD Ferris O’Brien, and WXQR PD Wes Styles.

The Week In Review: 1/25 - 1/29

Study: Podcasts Can Reach "Unreachable" Consumers
Edison Research & ADM reveal results of survey examining the habits of podcast subscribers.

FCC Approves FM Digital Power Increase

Radio Must Cast Wider Net With Online Research

In Brief - January 29, 2010
92.3 NOW's Nick Cannon to cover Grammy Red Carpet

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Wall Street Journal profiles Lady Gaga, How will the iPad affect Sirius XM?, "Son of MP3" format coming soon

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
MP3: the next generation, MTV Games Exec talks Green Day: Rock Band & more, how well did independent artists sell in 2009?

The Week In Review: 1/18 - 1/22

The Week In Review: 1/11 - 1/15

The Week In Review: 1/4 - 1/8

The Year In Review - 2009
Music News

Reunited Limp Bizkit Tops Rock On The Range
Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Three Days Grace and Slash also will highlight the two-day festival in May. [more]


Bonnaroo Lineup Rolling Out
The full lineup for the annual Tennessee festival is being announced gradually online. Jay-Z and Weezer are among the headliners.

White Stripes Threaten Legal Action Over Super Bowl Ad
The band objects to an Air Force ad that ran Sunday night, featuring music that closely resembles their song "Fell In Love With A Girl."

Quick Hits: Lil Wayne, Drake, Chickenfoot, Ringo Starr, Phoenix, Paramore, MGMT, Fanfarlo

Wyclef, Mary J. Blige Rock SOS Telethon
Friday night's telethon from Miami also featured Justin Bieber, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Keri Hilson and many more.

Quick Hits: Michael Jackson, The Who, Lady Gaga, 30 Seconds To Mars, Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, The Gaslight Anthem

Bon Jovi Switching It Up On Circle Tour
The band will play some long-unheard classics and maybe some full albums in their entirety.

Quick Hits: BET Haiti telethon, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Bruce Springsteen, Slash, Cobra Starship & 3OH!3, Taylor Swift, Pitchfork Festival

Shinedown Eyeing Soundtracks, Live DVD
The band will have new tunes on the soundtracks for Alice In Wonderland and The Expendables.

Quick Hits: Weezer, The Strokes, Jill Scott, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Uncle Cracker, Men At Work, Jay Reatard

Fall Out Boy Fall Apart
All four members of the Pop-Punk band appear to have quit the group, via Twitter and in interviews.

Charges To Be Filed In Michael Jackson Death?
The Los Angeles County District Attorney may file charges against Jackson's doctor this week.

Quick Hits: Album sales, BET's Haiti Telethon, The Who, Them Crooked Vultures, Rob Zombie, Santana, Usher, Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, The Dead Weather, Bonnaroo, The Specials, Jet

"We Are The World" Remake Recorded
P!nk, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Jason Mraz, Akon, Justin Bieber, Carlos Santana and many more appear on new song.

Ozzy, Chris Cornell Rock With Slash
Many singers contributed to Slash's new solo album, also including Fergie, Kid Rock, Lemmy and more.

Quick Hits: Jack Johnson, Oscars, Glastonbury Festival, Flobots, Garbage, Trent Reznor

Beyoncé Scoops Up Six Grammys
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift both set records at the awards show as they won six and four trophies, respectively.

Neil Young, Barbra Streisand Honored At Grammy Galas
The two veteran artists were celebrated at separate pre-Grammy parties with star-studded performances.

Blink-182 Aim To Finish "Weird" New Album
Mark Hoppus hopes to have their comeback record out by the end of 2010.

Quick Hits: "We Are The World" remake, Aerosmith, Slayer & Megadeth, Noel Gallagher, T-Pain, Cage The Elephant, Bad Religion, OMC

Hope For Haiti Now Earns Over $3 Million For Charity
The soundtrack and video from last Friday's telethon brings in big donations via iTunes.

Quick Hits: Paramore, Michael Jackson, Depeche Mode, My Morning Jacket, Rancid, Sly Stone

Taylor Swift's Fairytale Continues
The young singer has set the record for first-week download sales by a female artist with "Today Was a Fairytale."

FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Gets Retro With David Bowie, Paul Revere & The Raiders, and Ace Frehley

Quick Hits: Grammy lineup, Usher, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, No Doubt, Pearl Jam, Jakob Dylan, Joe Walsh

Hope For Haiti Now Digital Album Tops Chart
All-star benefit release makes history as the first digital-only album to debut at #1.

Quick Hits: Dave Matthews Band, Haiti relief, Bob Dylan, Susan Boyle, Puddle of Mudd
FMQB Now

A2IM President
Rich Bengloff

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