Terra Firma execs leave EMI
Three Terra Firma executives who took roles at EMI have left both companies, and more Terra Firma staff are expected to depart as Elio Leoni-Sceti builds his own team, The Telegraph reports.…
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Beatles won't be on iTunes for a while, and it's all EMI's fault
Paul McCartney says the Beatles' digital release is stalled in negotiations between EMI and Apple Corps, and EMI says it hopes progress can be made soon.…
EMI chief supports ISP file sharing action
EMI Music CEO Elio Leoni-Sceti has backed ISP action against illegal file sharing and the UK government's OfCom-led process for new codes of practice.…
Sid McCain promoted at EMI
Sidney McCain, daughter of John McCain, has been promoted at EMI to VP of Label Services for North America, with responsibility for offering services to indie labels distributed by Caroline.…
Peter Ikin dies
Former Warner Music International executive Peter Ikin, who helped build the major's Australian business, has died aged 62, reportedly of a heart attack.…
Former Mycokemusic man Rafael McDonnell joins EMI as brands VP
Rafael McDonnell, previously in senior marketing roles at Pepsi and Coke, has joined EMI as VP Brand Partnerships, Licensing and Sync for the UK and Ireland.…
Former Virgin MD Ferdy Unger-Hamilton to lead Polydor
Universal Music UK has appointed former Virgin UK boss Ferdy Unger-Hamilton as President of Polydor, a return to the Universal family he left in 2006.…
Live Nation's artist website company to sell major label MP3s
Three majors have licensed DRM-free MP3 catalogues to Live Nation's Musictoday, letting artists sell downloads directly through their official websites.…
Music Week get social - new bands showcase
Music Week is turning its Unearthed feature into a live showcase at Rough Trade East on 9 December, featuring new EMI signings Hockey.…
HMV launch MP3 store
HMV has launched an MP3 store with DRM-free content from EMI, Universal and indie labels, pricing tracks at 69p.…
More EMI nonsense
EMI Music CEO Elio Leoni-Sceti is expected to outline restructuring plans, as recorded music made £59 million in the first half of the year.…
EMI planning to outsource US distribution
According to Billboard, EMI Music is considering outsourcing the pick, pack and ship part of its US CD distribution to a third party.…