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This week’s eQB Cover Story features an in-depth conversation with KCSN/Los Angeles PD Sky Daniels. The industry veteran discusses his love of radio, the station’s unique musical mix and more. In Programming to Win, Richard Harker applies social Darwinism to the radio business and looks at the historical evolution of radio. Question of the Week asks: What If you were to change to another media job what field would it be in and what would the job be? Plus Hot Shots and This Week in FMQB History. [more]


The Week In Review: 5/14 - 5/18

RAB: Radio Revenue Up 1% In First Quarter Of 2012
According to the Radio Advertising Bureau, radio's Q1 revenue reached $3.814 billion.

Questions Raised Over Arbitron's Online Ratings Plans

Report: Spotify Now Worth $4 Billion

Facebook Launches IPO, Raises $16 Billion

In Brief - May 18, 2012
KDMX/Dallas rebrands as "102.9 Now," WFNX simulcast frequency in New Hampshire also sold, Conclave/Jacobs Media webinar set for May 23

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Bloomberg feature on Cumulus and Mike Huckabee, Washington Post: NPR faces fiscal woes, The String Cheese Incident takes on Ticketmaster fees, LA Times feature on Lucian Grainge & Scooter Braun partnership
May 17, 2012

Y100/Miami Names Chad Valentine APD/MD
WiLD 95.5/West Palm Beach PD Chad Valentine joins Y100/Miami as APD/MD.

John Candelaria Named PD At KVGS & KOAS/Las Vegas

Facebook Launches IPO At $38/Share

iHeartRadio Touts 10 Million Registered Users In Eight Months

Kassof Study: Pandora Listeners Say AM/FM Is Superior In Vehicles

In Brief - May 17, 2012
Mark Stewart named EVP/Chief Strategy Officer of Townsquare Media, KLQT/Albuquerque flips to CHR as Channel 95.1, more fallout from WFNX-Clear Channel sale
May 16, 2012

WFNX/Boston Sold To Clear Channel
Pending FCC approval, the venerable Modern Rocker has been sold by its parent company Phoenix Media/Communications Group to Clear Channel. Layoffs have reportedly already begun.

Universal Music Group Revenue Up 9.1% In First Quarter
Meanwhile, Reuters analyzes the issues surrounding the UMG-EMI deal.

Pandora Inks Deal With Triton Digital For Measurement Metrics

Radio Revenue Roundup: Q1 2012
SBS radio revenue up five percent to $27.8 million.

In Brief - May 16, 2012
Albert Rodriguez named COO of SBS, KFOG/San Francisco announces new morning show, Liberty Media increases share of Live Nation
May 15, 2012

Warner Music Group Revenue Down In Fiscal Q2
WMG revenue is off 8% in its fiscal second quarter, but digital revenue increased by 7%.

UMG & Bieber Manager Scooter Braun's Label Expand Strategic Partnership

New FCC Commissioners Rosenworcel & Pai Sworn In

In Brief - May 15, 2012
The RAB launches "Why Radio" website
May 14, 2012

Senate Planning Antitrust Hearing For UMG-EMI Sale
A Senate Judiciary Committee antitrust panel is expected to hold hearings this summer on the Universal-EMI deal.

RMLC Announces New Licensing Agreement With BMI

In Brief - May 14, 2012
Jim Richards named OM of Merlin-Chicago Rock stations, Yahoo! CEO Thompson exits amid executive changes
May 11, 2012

eQB NOW
This week’s eQB Cover Story features a look at the world of syndicated network radio with United Stations Radio Networks EVP of Programming Andy Denemark. Denemark discusses what makes for successful network programming and how to stand out in this competitive industry. In Programming to Win, Bridges finds a silver lining in the media’s occasional doom-and-gloom about radio. Question of the Week asks: What do you think the next music trend is based on your own opinion and reaction your feeling from your audience? Plus Hot Shots and This Week in FMQB History.

The Week In Review: 5/7 - 5/11

Radio Advisory Council Asks Arbitron For Bigger Sample Sizes
The RAC met with Arbitron Thursday to discuss a number of issues surrounding the ratings company.

Emmis Reports Profit In Fiscal 2012

In Brief - May 11, 2012
Brett Andrews promoted to PD of KKRZ (Z100)/Portland, Seacrest co-host Ellen K gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Will MP3tunes bankruptcy affect EMI lawsuit?, Mark Ramsey critiques NAB/FM-on-mobile study, Matt Pinfield and Lyor Cohen remember Adam Yauch, Controversy over RIAA shutdown of music blog Dajaz1.com, Media buyers' increased interest in radio
May 10, 2012

Sony Music Posts Profit In Fiscal 2012
While Sony Corp. reported a $5.74 billion net loss last year, Sony Music turned a profit.

Liberty Media Buys More Shares Of SiriusXM

Clear Channel Announces New Regional Management For Las Vegas, Tucson & El Paso

Live Nation Revenue Up 2.2% In Q1

Triton Digital Adds AQH By Market To Online Audio Metrics

In Brief - May 10, 2012
Concertgoer sues Clear Channel & KBZT/Houston over festival injuries
May 9, 2012

Brian Thomas Named VP Of Programming At CBS Radio-Tampa
Current WCBS/New York PD Thomas also serves as CBS' VP of Classic Hits Programming.

Adrian Moreira Upped To RCA Records SVP Of Promotion

TargetSpot Study: Digital Audio Growth Continues

In Brief - May 9, 2012
Jacobs Media announces Techsurvey8 webinar series
May 8, 2012

Cumulus Media Pro Forma Revenue Down 3.5% In Q1
Also, Chairman/CEO Lew Dickey says the boycott of Rush Limbaugh cost the company "a couple million dollars."

Liberty Media To Increase Share Of SiriusXM

Pandora Listening Growth Continued In April

Study Shows Interest In Radio-Capable Mobile Phones

In Brief - May 8, 2012
Justin Bieber added to KIIS/L.A.'s Wango Tango 2012

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Could new SiriusXM app lead to another lawsuit?, SiriusXM ready for Liberty Media showdown, Does Fred Jacobs have "the answer"?, Richard Harker on 'gaming' the PPM system, Rover sidekick apologizes over controversial comments

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Musicians manage their social media "tribes," Broadcasters unhappy with FCC plan for political ad dollar disclosure, WRIF/Detroit imposter charged, Harker criticizes new Arbitron policies

The Week In Review: 4/30 - 5/4

The Week In Review: 4/23 - 4/27

The Week In Review: 4/16 - 4/20

The Quarter In Review: Q1 2012

The Year In Review - 2011
Music News

Adele's 21 Nearing Diamond Award Status
As her album continues to sell handily, Adele also earned two Ivor Novello awards for songwriting. [more]


The Week In Review: 5/14 - 5/18

Quick Hits: Bono, Kanye West, Van Halen, Matchbox Twenty, Jack White, Jennifer Lopez, Pink Floyd, The Afghan Whigs, Essence Music Festival, Billboard Music Awards

Donna Summer Dies At 63
The "Queen of Disco" has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Usher Talks Emotional New Album
Looking 4 Myself reflects on the past three years of the singer's life.

Quick Hits: Beastie Boys, Wiz Khalifa, T.I., John Mayer, H2O Music Festival, MuchMusic Video Awards, Chuck Brown

Bill Ward Officially Out Of Sabbath Reunion
The drummer posted a lengthy message saying he will not participate in any of the band's upcoming shows.

Quick Hits: album sales, Rock The Bells, Whitney Houston, R. Kelly, iTunes Festival, Jennifer Lopez, My Chemical Romance, Hangout Music Festival, O Music Awards, The Cult

It's Official: Britney Spears & Demi Lovato Join The X Factor
As expected, Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are the new judges for The X Factor.

Jay-Z Holding Off On New Music
While the rapper is curating a massive festival in Philadelphia, he will not be recording any time soon.

FMQB Photo Pass: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Quick Hits: Usher, Katy Perry, Black Keys, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Gaslight Anthem, Counting Crows, Riot Fest, Jessica Simpson, CBGB

Pop Duo Megan & Liz Win iHeartRadio Rising Star Campaign
Twin sisters Megan & Liz Mace have won the opportunity to play the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this September.

FMQB Retro-Active: Ken Sharp Chats With Roger Daltrey About His Teen Cancer America Organization

Quick Hits: Jay-Z, Kid Rock, Black Keys, Coachella, AC/DC, Whitney Houston, AWOLNATION, Blur, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Possum Dixon

The Week In Review: 5/7 - 5/11

Quick Hits: Mick Jagger / Foo Fighters / Arcade Fire, Eminem, Adele, H2O Music Festival, Aaron Lewis, 10 Years

Jerry Cantrell Ready To Focus On New Alice In Chains Album
Cantrell says it's "time to get to work" on a new record from the seminal Rock band.

Quick Hits: Blink-182, Britney Spears, Jimi Hendrix, Limp Bizkit

Carrie Underwood & Norah Jones Debut Atop The Sales Chart
New albums from Underwood and Jones debut at #1 and #2 on this week's SoundScan chart, while the Beastie Boys' catalog sells big.

Quick Hits: Against Me!, Whitney Houston, The Voice, Beastie Boys, Jimmy Fallon, Firefly Festival, Stevie Wonder

Serj Tankian On System Of A Down's Future
The rockers are on the road this summer with Deftones, but have no plans to record a new album.

Quick Hits: Bumbershoot Festival, Flo Rida, The Beatles, No Doubt, The Joy Formidable, The Wallflowers

A Weekend Of Reflection And Tribute To Adam "MCA" Yauch
As the news of MCA's passing spread on Friday, so did tributes to the founding member of the Beastie Boys, including touching honors by the New York Mets, Coldplay, Kid Rock and more.

Quick Hits: No Doubt, Usher, Ben Folds Five, Florence + The Machine, Andre 3000, Shakira, Matt Skiba & The Sekrets, Kylie Minogue, Danko Jones

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.

The Law Of The Hives
Swedish garage-rockers The Hives are set to return this spring with Lex Hives. Drummer Chris Dangerous talks to FMQB about the band's first album in five years.

FMQB Photo Pass: Nickelback w/Bush & Seether

FMQB Photo Pass: SXSW 2012
Our annual collection of snapshots from SXSW in Austin, TX.

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