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JazzWeek Radio Chart: March 21, 2016

Source: JazzWeek
March 18, 2016

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Renee Rosnes Written In The Rocks (Smoke Sessions) 229 252 -23 0 56 1 7 2 3 2 Herlin Riley New Direction (Mack Avenue) 198 224 -26 0 50 2 7 3 5 3 Jae Sinnett Zero To ...

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End Of An Era? CBS To Sell All 117 Radio Stations

Source: HypeBot
March 17, 2016

Broadcast radio may still engage more people every day than any other media, but a major player has decided they've had enough. Media giant CBS has announced that it plans to sell off its radio business, long a cornerstone of the CBS empire. According to the Los Angeles Times, CBS Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves revealed CBS's intent to sell its 117 radio stations in 27 markets including Los Angeles during the company's Investor Day presentation in New York. ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: March 14, 2016

Source: JazzWeek
March 11, 2016

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 3 1 Renee Rosnes Written In The Rocks (Smoke Sessions) 252 226 +26 2 57 1 6 2 1 2 Dr. Lonnie Smith Evolution (Blue Note) 231 243 -12 1 61 1 6 3 4 3 Herlin Riley ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: March 7, 2016

Source: JazzWeek
March 3, 2016

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Dr. Lonnie Smith Evolution (Blue Note) 243 219 +24 0 57 1 5 2 5 2 Jeremy Pelt #JIVECULTURE (HighNote) 230 191 +39 3 58 2 6 3 3 3 Renee Rosnes Written In The Rocks (Smoke ...

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Why I’m Turning Off The Radio [Tracy Maddux]

Source: HypeBot
March 1, 2016

At present, the U.S. does not pay royalties to performers when their music is played on the radio, instead compensating only the songwriters. This article looks at how this antiquated legislation came about, and how it needs to change moving forward so that performing artists are properly paid for their presence on the airwaves. Guest Post by CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux on The DIY Musician The United States is among only four countries in the world that do not pay artists for radio airplay. ...

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iHeartMedia Reports Results for 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year

Source: HypeBot
February 28, 2016

iHeartMedia reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2015 showing no revenue growth on a constant currency basis. In addition to it's radio and digital properties, including iHeartRadio, the company owns old school billboard and outdoor ad providers; and they offered a bright spot in the earnings report. “We continue to be pleased with our progress in transforming the company into a multi-platform, data-rich powerhouse, with our investments driving strong operating results,” said Bob ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 29, 2016

Source: JazzWeek
February 26, 2016

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Ken Fowser Standing Tall (Posi-Tone) 221 238 -17 3 52 1 5 2 2 2 Dr. Lonnie Smith Evolution (Blue Note) 219 234 -15 2 52 2 4 3 5 3 Renee Rosnes Written In The ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 22, 2016

Source: JazzWeek
February 19, 2016

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Ken Fowser Standing Tall (Posi-Tone) 238 217 +21 6 51 1 4 2 5 2 Dr. Lonnie Smith Evolution (Blue Note) 234 212 +22 6 52 2 3 3 4 3 Stryker / Slagle Band Expanded ...

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