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Saturn Rises To Epic SVP/Promo
Label President Charlie Walk makes the announcement that Jacqueline Saturn will oversee all aspects of radio promotion for Epic Records. [more]


Rick Rubin Signs On As Sony Czar?

Apple Inc. Inks Agreement With Apple Corps
Could a Beatles/iTunes announcement be next?

EMI Restructures Caroline Division

In Brief - February 5, 2007
Sumner Redstone settles family lawsuit, KTBT/Tulsa names Corbin Pierce PD, Ray Marshall exits Citadel-Lansing OM post

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Indie Music Takes on the Majors

February 2, 2007

In This Week's e-QB
This week's e-QB Cover Story goes Up Close with WDVE/WXDX OM John Moschitta, and features Programming To Win, Question Of The Week, Talent Tips, Hot Shots, and This Week in FMQB History.

The Week In Review: 1/29 - 2/2

CBS Radio Launches "The Globe" On WARW
WARW GM Michael Hughes makes the announcement on air today shortly after noon, telling listeners the "World Class Rock" station will remind them of WHFS circa 1995.

New York Radio Launches Outdoor Campaign

Sony, BMG Refile With EU For Merger

2006 Radio Revenue Up After Q4 Increase

WLUP Ready For Some Football

In Brief - February 2, 2007
Apple given longer deadline for iPhone suit

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
Franken For Senate?, What's Keeping Some Sirius Satellite Radios Silent?, Google Radio NOT a category killer, Radio enters a new golden age as digital use takes off, Radio's top websites

February 1, 2007

FCC Commissioners Talk Ownership Rules With Senate
While payola and indecency were not on the agenda, the FCC commissioners discussed media ownership and more with the Senate Commerce Committee.

Proposed FCC Payola Settlement Could Total $10 Million
Reports say that the FCC's settlement with radio over payola claims could be valued at $10 million.

Virgin Records And Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Present Passionate PSA

Trink, Kempler Upped At Capitol Music Group

Arbitron & Nielsen Form Project Apollo LLC

In Brief - February 1, 2007
Universal Republic announces multiple promo changes, CBS Radio-Portland adds two GSM's, Al Franken to run for Senate

January 31, 2007

Sen. Feingold Calls For Strong Consent Decree On Payola
Senator Feingold asks the Senate Commerce Committee that the upcoming hearing on FCC activities and policy be used to emphasize the need for a strong payola decree.

Universal Music Sales Slip In Q4
Digital music and new releases from U2, Jay-Z and Gwen Stefani keep UMG strong, but the company saw a 1.5% decrease in revenue.

EU Takes Another Look At Sony BMG Merger

XM Fortifies Auto Relationships

In Brief - January 31, 2007
FCC fines WFLZ/Tampa $10,000, PD Max Dugan exits D.C's WJFK and WARW

January 30, 2007

Sony BMG Q3: CDs Down, Digital Up
Income for the label was up by 10.3 percent due to "lower overhead and restructuring costs." Also, the 'rootkit' issue was settled with the Federal Trade Commission.

Analyst: PPM Holdouts Will Do Little

XM On Windows Vista, Expands Deal With Honda

In Brief - January 30, 2007
KZZO/Sacramento taps Shawn Cash for Interim PD duties, OM Dan Kelley exits Citadel-Lansing

The Week In Review: 1/22 - 1/26

The Week In Review: 1/15 - 1/19

The Week In Review: 1/8 - 1/12

The Quarter In Review: Q4 2006

The Quarter In Review: Q3 2006

The Quarter In Review: Q2 2006

The Quarter In Review: Q1 2006
Music News

Van Halen Will Tour With Diamond Dave This Summer
The group has confirmed a 40-city tour with a set list of "iconic hits." [more]


Michael Jackson Brainstorming With Will.I.Am

Quick Hits: My Chemical Romance, Arctic Monkeys, NIN, Alanis Morissette, Snow Patrol, 30 Seconds To Mars, 50 Cent, Macy Gray, "Weird Al" Yankovic, The Distillers

Fabolous Finishing Up New CD
As the Rapper completes his next album, he looks back on his October shooting incident.

Morello: Political Reasons Behind Rage Reunion
Rage Against The Machine guitarist hopes their Coachella performance will be "a knockout blow to the Bush administration."

Davis Talks KoRn Unplugged And "Prog Drums"
KoRn frontman delves into the band's new MTV Unplugged performance and working with drummer Terry Bozzio on their next album.

Quick Hits: Nas, Linkin Park, KCRW, Saliva, C-Murder, GNR, Travis, Gerald Levert, Lil Flip, The Academy Is...

Norah Jones Announces Spring Tour Plans
Jones will start a U.S. tour in April in support of Not Too Late.

Quick Hits: Avril Lavigne, Beyoncé, Kurt Cobain, Ozzy Osbourne, The Game, NIN

Fall Out Boy Take "Flight" On One-Day Tour
Band to play shows in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles on February 6, the release date of Infinity On High.

Brandy Sued Over Fatal Car Crash

Quick Hits: Pretty Ricky, Norah Jones, Coldplay, Billy Joel, The Eagles, The Good The Bad & The Queen, The Clash, Kings Of Leon

It's Official! Police To Reunite At Grammys
As expected, The Police will reform and open the Grammys on February 11.

Timbaland Packs "Shock Value" Into Solo CD
The Rapper/producer fuses genres and offers many special guests on new album.

Quick Hits: Brandy, Incubus, Nickelback, U2, Chamillionaire, Stevie Nicks, Lily Allen, NME Awards

Daughtry Basking In #1 Success
Idol alum Chris Daughtry scores a #1 album and owes it all to his work ethic.

Modest Mouse To Launch Ship On March 20
Band annouces 14-song tracklisting for new album.

Quick Hits: Avril Lavigne, Coldplay, Young Buck, Virgin Festival, Afghan Whigs

Radio Report: The Police Rehearsing In Canada
The Police reunion rumors intensify, as the band is reportedly planning to practice in Vancouver.

Jared Leto Discusses Playing A Killer In Chapter 27
The 30 Seconds To Mars singer talks about his role as Mark David Chapman, the man who shot John Lennon.

Quick Hits: Pearl Jam, The Killers, Grammys, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, J.Lo, Snow Patrol

FMQB Retro-Active: A look at the new biography, AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll
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