R&R is Shutting Down, Ceasing Publication on June 5

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Industry trade Radio & Records is closing its doors and ceasing publication immediately. Parent Nielsen Business Media is ousting about 40 staffers and will also discontinue the company's web site. The trade publication's music charts will move to sister publication Billboard.

"The current state of affairs has left The Nielsen Company with no other alternative but to immediately cease all services, products and events related to Radio & Records," said the company. "The magazine's final edition is the June 5 issue. Electronic products end today, the web site will be taken offline soon."

R&R Editorial Director/Associate Publisher Cyndee Maxwell stated, "Everyone on this team has worked extremely hard to fulfill the vision of Radio & Records, and everyone can hold their heads high on this very sad day. We had a highly talented group of people that always worked hard and gave it their best -- especially in the recent past. I deeply regret that this day has come."

Longtime R&R Publisher/President, Erica Farber left the trade publication in January.