Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx appointed president of Eleven Seven
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx has been appointed president of US indie label Eleven Seven Records, founded by Allen Kovac.…
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EMI appoint Google exec to top digital post
EMI has appointed former Google executive Dougle Merrill to a global digital role, reporting directly to chief Guy Hands from its LA headquarters.…
Sony/ATV set up global marketing division
Sony/ATV has created a global marketing division to expand advertising and merchandising licensing of its songs, led by Rob Kaplan.…
BPI add music component to soccer programme
The BPI is supporting the Kickz youth programme, funding music training for young people, while the Premier League funds its sporting component.…
The Enemy promote volunteering
The Enemy swapped guitars for garden tools at the launch of vinvolved, a campaign encouraging young people to take part in volunteering projects.…
Sharkey suggests BMR could take wider representative role
Feargal Sharkey, chairman of British Music Rights, has suggested the publishers' body could widen its remit to represent the wider music industry.…
Mos Def to play Chuck Berry in Chess movie
Mos Def is set to play Chuck Berry in a new film about Chess Records, with Beyonce Knowles reportedly cast as Etta James.…
Jimmy Carr joins GCap's regional network
GCap has signed Jimmy Carr, formerly of Xfm, to host a show networked across its One Network of regional stations, with no launch date yet.…
Last.fm open German office
Last.fm is opening an office in Hamburg, with former Google executive F Scott Woods hired as Senior VP and MD for Germany.…
Five recruit BBC exec to PD role
Five has appointed BBC Commissioning Editor Ben Gale as Director of Programmes, with Lisa Opie saying he will take the channel to greater heights.…
Kiss go green with Branson
Dance station Kiss has appointed Sam Branson as its green ambassador, with him presenting shows and a blog on environmental issues tied to his Arctic dog sled expedition.…
GMG Radio appoint deputy CEO
GMG Radio has promoted Stuart Taylor to Deputy CEO, reporting to CEO John Myers while keeping his roles as Commercial Director and Smooth Radio London MD.…