Merlin board nominations open
Global independent digital rights agency Merlin has opened nominations for its first board, with a deadline of 27 July and voting from 6-10 August.…
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RIAA exec moves to web TV
John Henkel is leaving the RIAA after 12 years to join internet TV start-up For Your Imagination in an artist and industry relations role.…
Copeland backs Kathy Schenker as Police manager
Police drummer Stewart Copeland has cast the deciding vote to hire Kathy Schenker, Sting's solo manager, as the band's manager rather than keeping it in the family.…
Warner hire adviser to assess last-minute EMI bid
Warner Music has reportedly hired Wall Street banker Alan Mnuchin to assess a possible last-minute bid for EMI, which has backed Terra Firma's takeover offer.…
AIM promotes Remi Harris to new General Manager role
The Association Of Independent Music has created a General Manager role for Remi Harris and promoted Ellie Mules and Lara Baker to new positions.…
Kissy Sell Out on Radio 1
DJ Kissy Sell Out gets his own late-night Radio 1 show from 21 July, just before his debut single 'Her' is released on Lavolta Records.…
C4 digital chief joins Virgin Radio
Andy Gumbridge has left his role as Channel 4's MD of Digital Content to become Director of Digital Media at Virgin Radio.…
Hodge takes on music remit in government
Margaret Hodge becomes the UK government minister for the creative industries, including music, taking over from Shaun Woodward and reporting to James Purnell.…
New Impala board
Pan-European indie trade body IMPALA has named its new board, with Helen Smith appointed Secretary General, succeeding Philippe Kern.…
Merlin putting board into place
Merlin, the global indie licensing agency, is finalising a fifteen-member board to be announced in August, with nominations open until the end of the month.…
Warner appointments
Warner Music International has promoted Rachel Evers to Senior VP For Business Affairs, while Warner/Chappell has appointed former Sony Music executive Glen Brunman as Exec VP/Head Of Creative US.…
Kylie for Dr Who
Kylie Minogue will take a significant role in a Dr Who Christmas special, according to writer and executive producer Russell T Davies, with filming starting in Cardiff next month.…