EMI re-jig strategic marketing plans
EMI is restructuring its global marketing team into frontline marketing, DVD, and catalogue and commercial marketing, based at its new London offices.…
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What does Warner share sale mean for any EMI Warner merger?
Analysis suggests Warner's disappointing share sale could strengthen EMI's hand in any merger talks, though neither major has formally expressed interest.…
Martin not interested in EMI's fortunes
Coldplay's Chris Martin has said he does not care about EMI or its shareholders, despite the label's hopes that the band's album will boost its finances.…
Happy birthday us
CMU marks its seventh birthday and launches a search function for its CMU Daily archive, while issuing cheeky requests to label contacts.…
Island Def Jam looking to end Gotti partnership
Universal division Island Def Jam is reportedly trying to end its joint venture with Irv Gotti after he and his brother were indicted over alleged drug money laundering.…
SnoCap sign EMI for P2P tracking service
SnoCap, set up by Napster founder Shawn Fanning, has signed EMI to its P2P tracking service, leaving only Warner outside the scheme that tracks shared tracks for possible legitimate subscriptions.…
BPI appoints Jon Webster as independents director
The BPI has appointed Jon Webster, former head of Virgin Records, as Director Of Independent Member Services to represent smaller record companies.…
Megadeth confirm tracklisting for greatest hits set
Megadeth have confirmed the tracklisting for their greatest hits CD/DVD package, due for release on EMI in June, with 17 tracks on the CD and a bonus DVD.…
EMI's Tony Wadsworth defends Gorillaz single chart tactics
EMI boss Tony Wadsworth responds to criticism that Parlophone cheated the chart rules with a limited Gorillaz physical release, saying it was a one-off.…
Labour pledges copyright and creative industry support
The Labour Party's Business Manifesto pledges tougher copyright enforcement and support for the creative industries, which EMI boss Eric Nicoli welcomed.…
Brakes release dates set
Turin Brakes' single 'Fishing For A Dream' is out on 16 May with a live AC/DC cover on the B-side, their album JackInABox arrives on 30 May, and a June mini-tour follows.…
City types look to Coldplay to lift EMI shares
Investors are linking EMI's share price to the success of the new Coldplay album, after the major blamed delayed Gorillaz and Coldplay releases for disappointing profits earlier this year.…