That's enough MIDEM announcements for now, more tomorrow. But let's stay with music publishing, and publishing major Sony/ATV has announced the appointment of former EMI Publishing VP Jody Gerson to the role of Co-President of its US division.
She will sit alongside existing President Danny Strick, with LA based Gerson specifically coordinating the major's West Coast operations, while Strick will head up East Coast, including the pubbery's Nashville operations.
Sony/ATV big cheese Marty Bandier says this: "Jody is an incredibly talented executive who has discovered and signed many of the music industry's biggest stars. I worked with her for many years, and couldn't believe she actually became available. With the growing opportunities in music publishing presented by both traditional as well as digital media, this appointment allows us to strengthen our overall capabilities while accelerating our top-line growth".