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Obringer, Lee Ann. "How Top 40 Radio Works." 29 July 2003. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/top-40.htm> 17 May 2008.
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Lee Ann Obringer
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1.
Introduction to How Top 40 Radio Works
2.
How Does a Song Make it to the Top 40?
3.
How is Music Promoted?
4.
Independent Promoters and Radio Play
5.
How do Radio Stations Decide What to Play?
6.
How Does a Top 40 Hit Affect a New Artist?
7.
Can a Recording Artist Make it Without a Top 40 Hit?
8.
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Introduction to How Top 40 Radio Works
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How Does a Song Make it to the Top 40?
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How is Music Promoted?
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Independent Promoters and Radio Play
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How do Radio Stations Decide What to Play?
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How Does a Top 40 Hit Affect a New Artist?
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Can a Recording Artist Make it Without a Top 40 Hit?
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