Guy Hands hopes EMI is as bad as he thinks
Guy Hands says Terra Firma will keep EMI Music and make it viable, but signals major restructuring, comments that implied job cuts.…
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Radiohead's back catalogue goes DRM-free, but not on iTunes
Radiohead's back catalogue is on sale DRM-free via London download store 7Digital, but not iTunes, because the band want albums sold complete.…
What are Bronfman's plans after Terra Firma's EMI takeover?
Speculation continues that Terra Firma may later sell EMI to Warner Music, and Warner chief Edgar Bronfman Jr may comment at a Goldman Sachs conference.…
Former BBC boss John Birt joins EMI board
John Birt, former BBC Director General, has joined EMI's supervisory board, led by Terra Firma chief Guy Hands, to review whether EMI meets artists' needs.…
Apple and majors due to attend EC hearing
Apple and the major labels are due to attend European Commission hearings on 19-20 September into whether iTunes geographical restrictions within Europe are anti-competitive.…
What now for EMI US as Terra Firma takes charge?
With Eric Nicoli out and Roger Faxon in, questions remain over the future of EMI North America chief Roger Ames following Terra Firma's takeover.…
EMI lobbyist Ayesha Hazarika moves to advisor role for Harriet Harman
EMI's VP Government and Industry Affairs Ayesha Hazarika is leaving the major to become a Special Advisor to Labour's Harriet Harman MP.…
Departing Eric Nicoli optimistic about EMI's future under Terra Firma
Outgoing EMI chief Eric Nicoli has told staff the company is in safe hands under new owners Terra Firma, and will stay on as an adviser.…
Eric Nicoli to step down from EMI as Terra Firma tightens grip
EMI chief Eric Nicoli is to step down as Terra Firma appoints Chris Roling and Ashley Unwin to the EMI board, with CFO Martin Stewart also leaving and Roger Faxon remaining.…
Kobalt appoints Nick Robinson from BMI as Senior VP Business Development
Music publisher Kobalt has appointed Nick Robinson, formerly of BMI, as Senior VP Business Development, based in London to find new writers and artists.…
Amazon and Yahoo! plan DRM-free MP3 download services
Amazon and Yahoo! reportedly plan MP3 download platforms including Universal's catalogue within six months, with Amazon launching next month.…
EMI to de-list from London Stock Exchange after Terra Firma takeover
EMI expects to de-list from the London Stock Exchange on 18 Sep after Terra Firma's takeover became unconditional, with four board members resigning.…