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Fri, 17 May 2013 03:40:08 GMT

In this week's Cover Story we catch up with Tias Schuster, Entercom OM/PD at WFBC and WSPA in Greenville, SC. Life has come full circle for Tias who's returned home to where his career began, at the same radio station, and he couldn't be any happier programming great radio stations with an emphasis on having fun! In Programming To Win, Ruth Presslaff offers her top ten ways to effectively create appointment listening with your audience. Presslaff offers a number of helpful hints for contesting, social media and more. Question of the Week asks: What have been your most rewarding industry experiences? Plus, Hot Shots and the FMQB History Page.

RAB: Radio Revenue Flat In Q1 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:57 GMT

Radio's overall revenue in the first quarter remained the same at $3.5 billion.

Britney Spears To Hit The Studio Next Week

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:38:43 GMT

Executive Producer will.i.am says the pair is finally ready to record the singer's eighth album.

Jacobs Media Release Techsurvey 9 Data On Christian Radio

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:02:09 GMT

Drew & Mike Say Goodbye At WRIF/Detroit

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:41 GMT

CHR Innovator Paul Drew Passes Away

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:04:29 GMT

Quick Hits: American Idol / Candice Glover, Madonna, Emeli Sandé, PSY, Cody Simpson, Nine Inch Nails, Summerfest, The Pogues

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:12:37 GMT

In Brief - May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:52:15 GMT

Ticketmaster settles lawsuit consumer rewards program for $23 million

The CW & Clear Channel Ink Long-Term Programming Agreement

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:58:33 GMT

The CW network and CCM+E announce a multi-year partnership, covering the iHeartRadio Music Festival and other events.

BMG Boosts Bertelsmann's First Quarter Finances

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:05 GMT

Beck, Frank Ocean Among Nominees For MTV's Eclectic O Awards

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:04 GMT

Justin Bieber, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Demi Lovato and more are up for the diverse awards show, set for June 19.

Steve Sinicropi Named VP/Market Manager For Entercom-Greenville

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:21:25 GMT

Nick Cannon Ending Syndicated Countdown Show

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:59:23 GMT

CCM+E Announces Revenue Deal With Zojak World Wide

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:52:49 GMT

Q1 2013 Radio Revenue Roundup

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:26 GMT

SBS reports 22% increase in first quarter net revenue

Adam Schraf Named PD At CHR WVRT (V97)/Williamsport, PA

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:20:41 GMT

Quick Hits: The Voice, Riot Fest, Drake, One Direction, Franz Ferdinand, Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen & Dropkick Murphys, Slayer, Killswitch Engage, Mayhem Festival

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:02:27 GMT

In Brief - May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:33:29 GMT

Christina Albee joins Dial Global as Chief Marketing Officer, Robert McDowell announces last day at the FCC

Google Announces Streaming Music Service

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24:16 GMT

UMG and Sony Music sign on for Google Music's new streaming service, dubbed "All Access."

Universal Music Revenue Up 13.5% In Q1

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:31 GMT

European Commission Approves WMG Acquisition Of Parlophone

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:13:20 GMT

Lady Antebellum, Great Gatsby Top Sales Chart

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:48:54 GMT

NOW 46 compilation, Pistol Annies and Rod Stewart all debut in the top ten as well.

Shawn "Pecas" Costner Named EVP Of Def Jam Recordings

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:57:21 GMT

Saturday Night Online With Romeo Hits 100 Affiliates

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:17:26 GMT

Quick Hits: Drake, Beyoncé, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Rock The Bells, The Rolling Stones

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:59:43 GMT

In Brief - May 15, 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:02 GMT

Nokia reportedly set to activate FM chip in Windows Phone 8, JVC Media buying five Florida stations from Asterisk Communications, Edgar Bronfman Jr. exits WMG Board Of Directors

Warner Music Revenue Up 8.3% In Fiscal Q2

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:40:57 GMT

WMG revenue up to $675 million, with digital revenue growing 20 percent in the fiscal second quarter.

Hedge Fund Manager Loeb Suggests Sony Music Spin Off

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:42:14 GMT

RAB Study: Auto Radio Ads Have Greatest Influence Closest To Purchase

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:51:21 GMT

Rick Thomas Named PD At KRTH & KTWV/Los Angeles

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:25:09 GMT

Stitcher Study: Americans Prefer On Demand Radio

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:54:55 GMT

ThinkSay Records & Wyclef Jean Hosting Fundraiser For Boston Bombing Victim

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:03:14 GMT

Quick Hits: Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Alice In Chains, twenty one pilots, FYF Festival

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:54:56 GMT

In Brief - May 14, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:20:31 GMT

Coca-Cola teams with iHeartRadio for summer concerts

Moody's Concerned Over Clear Channel Loan, Issues Caa1 Rating

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:19:43 GMT

Moody's Investors Service gives a Caa1 rating to CC's proposed $1.5 billion loan.

iHeartRadio Passes 30 Million Registered Users

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:59 GMT

Cee Lo's Life Coming To TBS

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:39:29 GMT

The singer/songwriter is the latest to get a reality television show.

Quick Hits: Five Finger Death Punch, Backstreet Boys, Grammys, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Rock Allegiance Tour, 2 Chainz, Atoms For Peace, Laneway Festival

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:31:51 GMT

In Brief - May 13, 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:42:34 GMT

WPGC/Washington, D.C. adds Tati to The Pablo Show, Triton Digital joins NARM and digitalmusic.org

FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:06:18 GMT

Genachowski's FCC exit interview with the New Yorker, CNN feature on WWCD (CD102.5)/Columbus & the state of radio, CNet reviews Google Music's new "all access" streaming service, Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine donate $70 million to USC