The Sony Music Label Group bit of SonyBMG US, now run by former SonyBMG UK chief Rob Stringer, of course, has announced it is promoting Lisa Ellis, the head of Sony Urban, to the new role of Executive Vice President. The promotion means that Ellis will stay with SonyBMG even though Sony Urban is being rolled into the major's Columbia division (rumour had it other majors were head hunting her after it became clear her division would be restructured in that way).
In an internal memo published by HitsDailyDouble, Stringer confirmed the promotion, saying: "It is a pleasure to announce that Lisa Ellis has been named Executive Vice President, Sony Music Label Group, reporting directly to me. Lisa will work closely with me and be involved in all aspects of the Sony Music Label Group's activities, with particular emphasis on broadening our growth as an entertainment company in the digital era. She will be a key executive in helping map out our future".