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BIA Ranks KIIS/L.A. #1 Biller, Forecasts Local Ad Growth
The company says local ad revenues for TV and radio will reach $34.3 billion in 2014, while KIIS/Los Angeles earned $55 million in 2009. [more]

Sirius XM Fights Delisting Notice From NASDAQ

In Brief - March 18, 2010
Cumulus signs on current-based Rock station in K.C., Arbitron expands Radio Advisory Council, FCC Chairman Genachowski to deliver keynote at NAB Show, KXJM/Portland jettisons Jammin for Wild.

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Sony places big bet on Michael Jackson, Randy Michaels reportedly meets with staff over WGN memo

March 17, 2010

WorldSpace & Liberty Satellite Radio End Negotiations
Potential deal could have expanded the reach of Sirius XM.

YouTube To Launch Program For Indie Artists

In Brief - March 17, 2010
KDWB's Dave Ryan Morning Show comes to iheartradio

March 16, 2010

Katz Media: Momentum Building In National Spot Market
President/CEO Stu Olds says the national ad business is pacing ahead of the first half of 2009.

City Of Hope Event Sell-Out!

Sirius XM To Fight NASDAQ De-Listing

In Brief - March 16, 2010
Ryan Seacrest adds American Top 5 Countdown to syndicated show, eMusic inks deal with Sub Pop

March 15, 2010

Warner Music Group Eyeing EMI Bid?
Reports from the U.K. say that WMG and investment firm KKR could make a play for troubled EMI.

Citadel Reorganization Approved By Judge

RADAR 104: More Than 239 Million Listen To Radio Weekly

Slacker Planning On-Demand Service?

In Brief - March 15, 2010
UMRG promotes Wayne Chernin to SVP of Sales and Field Marketing, EMI Records Nashville launches

March 12, 2010

e-QB NOW
This week's eQB NOW features an interview with LMA VP of Programming & Operations Jack Evans, Face Off with Cat Collins & Dennis Reese, Richard Harker discusses radio’s connection to Pop culture in Programming To Win, Question Of The Week, Hot Shots and This Week in FMQB History.

The Week In Review: 3/8 - 3/12

Clear Channel Revenue Slips 6% In Q4 '09
CC Media Holdings has released its 2009 Q4 and year-end revenue report.

Blake Patton To Retire From WJJO

In Brief - March 12, 2010
More lawmakers oppose performance royalty

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Seacrest stalker pleads no contest, OK Go singer talks split from EMI, Report: Randy Michaels bans phrases from News/Talk WGN

March 11, 2010

Analyst Boyle Says Entercom Looking Up
Revenue turnaround continues to ramp up, according to Jim Boyle.

Dream Radio Joins iheartradio Lineup

Nikki Sixx To Broadcast From Rock On The Range

Q4 Radio Revenue Roundup
Fisher and SBS announce their Q4 fiscal results.

In Brief - March 11, 2010
WKSC/Chicago names Kenard "K2" Karter MD, Pierre Bouvard elected Chairman of the IRTS Foundation

March 10, 2010

EMI Appoints Charles Allen As New Executive Chairman
He replaces Elio Leoni-Sceti, who will be exiting the company on March 31.

Romeo Goes Live With Saturday Night Syndicated Show

CBS' Moonves Optimistic About Ad Revenue

In Brief - March 10, 2010
Mark Keefe named PD at WYMS/Milwaukee, Arbitron releases PPM report on NFL listening

March 9, 2010

IFPI Report: How Much Are Labels Investing In Music?
Data from the IFPI says that $5 billion is annually invested into artists, with 30 percent of revenue going back into their roster.

Arbitron To Meet With Congress About PPM

Citadel Shareholders Expected To Oppose Chapter 11 Reorganization

Jelli & Triton Launch National Syndicated Programs

Kelly Study: Digital Music Testing Delivers Good Results

Public Interest Groups Ask FCC To Make Diversity A Priority

BIA/Kelsey Predicts Local Ad Spending To Grown To $34.3 Billion By 2014

In Brief - March 9, 2010
Changes at WPST/Trenton

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The making of OK Go's new viral video, Dr. Drew stalker threatened KROQ, Wiseguy hackers plead not guilty

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Steve Jobs calls iTunes 10 billionth song winner, Arsonist arrested in Gamble & Huff Philadelphia studios fire, Pandora spurs music sales, Video didn't kill the radio star

The Week In Review: 3/1 - 3/5

The Week In Review: 2/22 - 2/26

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The Year In Review - 2009

Music News

Taylor Swift Takes Top RIAA Certifications
The Fearless album was certified 6x Platinum in February, the highest honor so far this year. [more]

Big Star Frontman Alex Chilton Dies
The cult power-pop hero passed away in New Orleans at the age of 59.

Quick Hits: Michael Jackson, U2, Smashing Pumpkins, Cheap Trick

Ludacris Is King Of The Chart
The Atlanta Rapper opened at #1 this week with The Battle Of The Sexes, narrowly beating out Gorillaz.

Quick Hits: Lilith Fair, Metallica, Chickenfoot, Rolling Stones, Jack White & Jay-Z, Gorillaz, World Cup Concert, Phish, Patti Smith

Michael Jackson Estate Extends Contract With Sony
The deal reportedly calls for 10 projects over the next seven years, including a new album by year's end.

Stooges, Genesis Enter Rock Hall Of Fame
The induction ceremony, held in New York last night, also featured ABBA, The Hollies, Jimmy Cliff and more.

Justin Bieber Set For Summer Headlining Tour
Teen Pop star to head out on his first major North American headlining trek.

FMQB’s Unofficial South By Southwest Music Guide

Quick Hits: Green Day/AFI, KoRn, Them Crooked Vultures, The Eagles, Snoop Dogg, Nas/Damian Marley, Robert Randolph

Interscope Reigns On Chart As Lady Gaga Announces Summer Tour
As Interscope lands the top three singles at Top 40 radio, Lady Gaga sets her "Monster's Ball" arena tour of North America.

Kings Of Leon Return To The Road
Rockers announce their largest-ever tour of North America.

Quick Hits: Jack Johnson, Flyleaf, Guns N' Roses, One eskimO

Lady Gaga Debuts Cinematic "Telephone" Video
Much-anticipated clip for the Gaga/Beyoncé collaboration was unveiled Thursday night.

Quick Hits: Snow Patrol, Black Eyed Peas, Meat Loaf, Phil Spector, Amy Winehouse, ABBA, Diana Ross, Ray Charles

Pearl Jam Announce May Tour Dates
Eleven Midwest and East Coast shows announced in support of last year's Backspacer.

Pink Floyd Wins Battle Over Downloads
EMI is no longer allowed to sell the band's songs individually, but only as full albums.

Quick Hits: Paramore, 311, The Strokes, Kings Of Leon, Hot Hot Heat, Sunny Day Real Estate, Faith No More

Pink Floyd Suing EMI Over Online Dispute
The band is suing in a London court over online royalty payments and the sale of single tracks.

Lady Antebellum Shoots Back To #1
The Country act takes the top sales spot from Sade, who held it for three straight weeks.

Quick Hits: Black Eyed Peas, OK Go, Smashing Pumpkins, John Fogerty, Taio Cruz, Puddle Of Mudd, Phil Collins, Kate Nash, The Doors, Rock Band

Lady Gaga Eyeing 3-D Concert?
A special 3-D concert event and DVD could be on the way, along with her Rock Band game debut.

MCA Says Beastie Boys Album Could Be Pushed To September
Adam "MCA" Yauch continues to recover from cancer treatment, gives update on the status of the B-Boys' delayed album.

Quick Hits: T.I., Skillet, Bullet For My Valentine & Airbourne, Guns N' Roses, Justin Bieber, Goo Goo Dolls, Simon & Garfunkel, Brad