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This week’s eQB features WKQX (Q87.7)/Chicago PD PJ & APD/MD Walt Flakus. Over the past two years, the Modern Rock format has left the Windy City and returned again via Q87.7, and PJ & Walt tell us about the response to the new station, as well as the challenges involved. In Programming To Win, In Programming To Win, Jacobs Media's Keith Cunningham has created a list of tips on how to conduct a productive aircheck session. Question of the Week asks: What will be the must-see concert events of this spring/summer? Plus, Hot Shots and the FMQB History Page. [more]

The Week In Review: 4/22 - 4/26

Jeff Hurley Named CCM+E RPM/Harrisburg OM
WAEB PD Hurley is promoted to OM for Clear Channel's Harrisburg cluster, as well as Regional Program Manager for the Harrisburg, Lancaster/Reading, Williamsport and Allentown markets.

Experts: FTC Considering Advertising Implications Of Arbitron-Nielsen Merger

AOL Closes AOL Music, Reportedly Lays Off Staff

Beasley Q1 Net Revenue Up 6.5 Percent

Republic Records Promotes Nate Albert To SVP Of A&R;

In Brief - April 26, 2013
Joey Boy joins Rhythmic KZON/Phoenix as afternoon host/AMD, Nielsen CEO gives update on FTC review of Arbitron deal

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
CNet looks at iTunes' 10th anniversary, Ortiz's F-word didn't air on FCC-controlled airwaves, LA Times on KCRW's programming changes, Consultant Tom Kelly gets local online with iRadioPhilly

April 25, 2013

Arbitron/Edison "Infinity Dial" Study Looks At P1s
Arbitron & Edison Research have released data from the "Infinite Dial" study, examining the opinions of format P1s.

Nick Raphael Named Head Of Capitol Records UK

Record Store Day Reaches New Sales Heights

The Media Audit Study Examines Social Media Growth

In Brief - April 25, 2013
Nielsen revenue up 3% in Q1

April 24, 2013

Keith Cunningham Named VP Of Programming For CCM+E-Seattle
Cunningham exits Jacobs Media to join Clear Channel's Seattle cluster.

Michael Martin Inks Extension With CBS Radio

iTunes Store Reports Record Sales In Apple Fiscal Q2

NY Court Rules Against Grooveshark In UMG Case

In Brief - April 24, 2013
DJ Ennis named VP of Pop Promotion at Hollywood Records, Univision Radio revenue up 2.4 percent in Q1, New West Records names Joel Habbeshaw VP of National Radio Promotions

April 23, 2013

Executive Changes At Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises President/CEO Jimmy Hayes to retire next year, as Bill Hoffman is elevated to President of Cox Media Group.

Analyst Ryvicker Optimistic About Radio In 2013

Rob, Arnie & Dawn Apologize For Boston Comments

CEA Head Gary Shapiro Says Broadcasters Impede Innovation

In Brief - April 23, 2013
Entercom donates $25,000 to Boston's One Fund, The Shareholders Foundation sues over Fisher-Sinclair sale

April 22, 2013

FCC's Genachowski OK With David Ortiz's F-Word
Julius Genachowski tweets that he had no issue with Ortiz's on-air explitive at Red Sox ceremony.

Study: Hispanic Listenership To Internet Radio Increases In Top 10 Markets

In Brief - April 22, 2013
Rob Arnie & Dawn still off air at KRXQ/Sacramento, Watertown police chief talks to WEEI/Boston's Dennis & Callahan

April 19, 2013

eQB NOW
This week’s eQB features WDOD/Chattanooga MD Sean Stewart. The New York native has the station focused on the big picture, and it's making for a bright future for WDOD. In Programming To Win, Pat Welsh takes a look at the results of Arbitron & Edison Research’s latest “Infinite Dial” report, and gives his own analysis of the report’s findings. Question of the Week asks: What was the first record you know you had an integral part in breaking and where were you at the time? Plus, Hot Shots and the FMQB History Page.

The Week In Review: 4/15 - 4/19

CCM+E-Albany Announces Two New Appointments
Shanna joins Hot AC WRVE (99.5 The River) as morning co-host, while D Scott is named APD for CHR WKKF (KISS 102.3).

In Brief - April 19, 2013
Seven more members of Congress support Local Radio Freedom Act

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
89X's Jay Hudson recaps experience at Boston Marathon, CNet looks at Twitter #Music, Fred Jacobs: media personalities should #GetWithIt, Greater Media's Peter Smyth & Entercom's David Field commend Boston stations on bombing coverage

April 18, 2013

Rob Williams Promoted To VP Of Greater Media-Boston
Greater Media-Boston Market Manager Williams upped to VP for the five station cluster.

KRXQ/Sacramento Pulls Morning Team Off-Air After Mocking Boston

Twitter Music App Debuts

Wired 96.5/Philly Gets "Hooked On Bonics" At Night

Temkin Group Study Finds Daily Radio Use Up Slightly

Bipartisan Congressional Group Pens Letter Opposing Local Radio Freedom Act

Brandon Schmidt Named VP Of Acquisitions For Caroline

MTV/VH1/CMT Launch "Artist Opportunity" Hub Online

In Brief - April 18, 2013
Maybach Music Group names Kendall Freeman as VP, Samsung removes FM radio from Galaxy S4

April 17, 2013

Arbitron Shareholders Approve Nielsen Acquisition
Arbitron's shareholders have voted to approve the ratings company's acquisition by Nielsen.

NPD Group: iTunes Continues To Dominate Music Downloading

Buster Satterfield Adds MD Stripes At Wired 96.5/Philly

Greater Media-Boston Suspends On-Air Contests, Donates Money To Bombing Victims' Families

Boston Radio Stations To Hold Moment Of Silence For Marathon Victims

Kassof Study: Radio Tied With TV As Second-Most Important Media

In Brief - April 17, 2013
Harry Shearer's Le Show ending nearly 30 year run on KCRW

April 16, 2013

SoundExchange Announces Largest Q1 Royalty Payment Yet
SoundExchange paid out $117.5 million in royalties in the first quarter of 2013 to artists and labels.

Genachowski To Join Aspen Institute After FCC

SiriusXM Launches Personalized MySXM

In Brief - April 16, 2013
K-EARTH 101/L.A.'s "Shotgun Tom" Kelly joining Hollywood Walk Of Fame, NAB supports foreign investment in broadcast ownership

April 15, 2013

Milt McConnell Named SVP/Market Manager For Alpha Broadcasting
Former Cumulus-Albuquerque Market Manager McConnell will oversee Alpha's six-station cluster in Portland, OR.

Robbie McIntosh Named Capitol Music Group EVP, International

Arbitron Settles Copyright And Trademark Infringement Suit With WKYC-TV

FCC Releases Report On 2011 National EAS Test

In Brief - April 15, 2013
CBS CEO Leslie Moonves made $62.2 million in 2012

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
New SiriusXM Chairman Maffei interviewed on CNBC, Grantland says goodbye to KDAY/L.A., Animated GIF shows 40 years of music industry change

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Mark Ramsey on the importance of "unnecessary," Ad Age looks at growth of sports on radio, PTC weighs in on potential FCC indecency changes, Clear Channel Outdoor settles shareholder lawsuit, OnMilwaukee features FM 102.1 MD Michelle Rutkowski

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Music News

Country Great George Jones Dies At 81
The famed singer/songwriter was in the middle of his farewell tour at the time of his passing. [more]

The Week In Review: 4/22 - 4/26

Quick Hits: Black Sabbath, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Saturday Night Live, Yahoo! On The Road, Serj Tankian

Fall Out Boy Save Rock And Roll With A #1 Debut
Fall Out Boy's comeback album debuts atop the SoundScan chart, with Kid Cudi at #2.

Quick Hits: Billboard Music Awards, Beyoncé, Amy Winehouse, 3 Doors Down, Parliament-Funkadelic

Quick Hits: Metallica, The Rolling Stones, will.i.am, Lauryn Hill, The Postal Service, Splendour in the Grass festival

Rolling Stones Talk Tour Preparations
Mick Jagger says he practices his dance moves for months before getting on the road.

Quick Hits: Richie Havens, 3 Doors Down, Backstreet Boys, Portugal. The Man

Carly Rae Jepsen Scores Big At Juno Awards
The singer took home three trophies, while Justin Bieber and Drake also won awards.

Taylor Swift, fun., Maroon 5 Top Billboard Music Award Finalists
Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 are all nominated in 11 different categories, while Rihanna is in 10.

Quick Hits: Rihanna, Uproar Festival, Robert Plant, will.i.am, Wiz Khalifa, Sublime With Rome, 3 Doors Down, Bob Dylan, The Divinyls / Chrissy Amphlett

Rush, Public Enemy Enter The Hall Of Fame
The bands were inducted to the Rock Hall alongside Heart, Randy Newman, Donna Summer and more.

The Week In Review: 4/15 - 4/19

Katy Perry Is Halfway Done New Album
Speaking at ASCAP's "I Create Music" Expo, Perry gives an updating on her next album.

Quick Hits: Thirty Seconds To Mars, No Doubt, American Idol tour, Storm Thorgerson / Pink Floyd, Roskilde Festival

RIAA Hands Out Digital Platinum Awards To will.i.am, Of Monsters And Men & More
Ten first-time digital RIAA certification award recipients are announced for March.

Quick Hits: Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Beady Eye

Paramore Earns First #1 Album
Tyga, Volbeat and Stone Sour also scored Top 10 albums this week.

Quick Hits: Mumford and Sons, The Wanted, Jay-Z & Beyonce, 3 Doors Down & Daughtry, Billboard Music Awards

Black Sabbath Sets Four Tour Dates
With the band prepping a new album and tour, Ozzy admits to falling off the wagon in recent months.

Quick Hits: Outside Lands Festival, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Uproar Festival, Ciara, Moby & Mark Lanegan

Chili Peppers, Phoenix Rock Coachella
The festival's first weekend welcomed Wu-Tang Clan, Blur, Modest Mouse and so many more.

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Passes Away
Cheng passes away at the age of 42, due to a 2008 car accident.

FMQB Photo Pass: Alicia Keys

Quick Hits: Voodoo Music Experience, Daft Punk, Janelle Monae, The Dirty Heads

Quick Hits: Jay-Z, Paul McCartney, Wu-Tang Clan

The Week In Review: 4/8 - 4/12

Jay-Z Releases "Open Letter" Track, Comments On Recent Events
First new solo Jay-Z track in over a year references his trip to Cuba, move into representing athletes.

Quick Hits: Black Sabbath, Jimmy Eat World, Kelly Clarkson