ITV steal BBC's top man
Michael Grade is leaving his role as BBC chairman to become ITV's new chairman, replacing Charles Allen, from 1 January 2007.…
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PPL merger completion, new appointments
PPL has completed its merger with PAMRA and AURA, and appointed Keith Harris as Director of Performer Affairs and Sue Carty as Director of Member and Performer Services.…
PRS appoint new deputy chair
The Performing Rights Society has appointed Mute Song general manager Andrew King as Deputy Chairman from 1 Jan 2007, succeeding Nigel Elderton.…
Xfm announce new appointments to London line up
Xfm has appointed Paul Tonkinson to its London afternoon slot, replacing Shaun Keaveny, who moves to BBC 6Music, and Steve Harris from Virgin Radio.…
Fox appoint new Euro mobile chief
Fox Interactive has appointed Jean-Paul Sanchez, formerly of Vodafone, as VP Mobile Europe to develop its digital brands in mobile, starting with MySpace.…
Senior SonyBMG marketer stands down
SonyBMG marketing executive Tim Prescott is standing down from his senior New York role and returning to Australia for a family issue, the major has confirmed.…
Bands line up to busk for the homeless
Carl Barat, Supergrass, Athlete and Bez will busk on London's South Bank for homeless charity Crisis, selling Christmas puddings with a prize-winning gig draw.…
Diddy signs up to Violator
According to the New York Daily News, Diddy has appointed Chris Lighty and Violator Management as his managers, the same team that represents 50 Cent, Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes.…
Girls Aloud singer is new face of Ultimo
Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding has become the new face and body of lingerie brand Ultimo, founded by Glasgow entrepreneur Michelle Mone.…
Radio 1 top team reshuffle completed
The BBC has confirmed the new Radio 1 and 1Xtra management line-up, with Ben Cooper promoted to oversee the day-to-day running of the station.…
Former GCap chief David Mansfield joins Ingenious board
Former GCap chief David Mansfield has been appointed main board director of Ingenious Media, having previously sat on its advisory board for several months.…
Russell Brand moves from 6Music to BBC Radio 2
Russell Brand is leaving his Saturday morning show on BBC 6Music to present a Saturday evening show on BBC Radio 2.…