Jay-Z becomes co-brand director for Budweiser Select
Def Jam chief Jay-Z has been named co-Brand Director for Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser Select, with co-promotion around his new album 'Kingdom Come'.…
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GCap might turn to football boss to save Capital Radio
GCap is reportedly courting Birmingham City managing director Karren Brady to run Capital Radio, though there has been no official comment from either party.…
Universal appoint new film, TV and ads head
Universal Music UK has promoted Marc Robinson to Head of Film, TV & Advertising, succeeding Tracie London-Rowell, while he continues as music supervisor for Globe Productions.…
BBC Trust now in place
The government has named the remaining eight members of the new BBC Trust, which will replace the Board of Governors from the start of next year, chaired by Michael Grade.…
Hit40 UK announce revamp and new presenter
Capital Radio presenter Lucio will take over hosting the Hit40 UK chart show from Simon Hirst, alongside a format update adding listener interaction features.…
Justin Hawkins quits The Darkness
Justin Hawkins has left The Darkness to focus on recovery and solo and film work, speaking to The Sun, with bassist Richie Edwards taking over as vocalist.…
Boy Kill Boy to release War Child single
Boy Kill Boy will donate part of the sales of their single 'Shoot Me Down' to War Child, with singer Chris Peck citing his past experience in Uganda with The Ruwenzori Project.…
New Xfm PD appointed
Adam Uytman, currently Programme Director at EMAP's Kerrang! radio station in the West Midlands, takes over as Xfm Programme Director following Andy Ashton's departure.…
U2 switch Universal labels
U2 have left Island Records after over 25 years to sign with sister label Mercury Records, which will release their upcoming greatest hits and charity records.…
Universal promote digital man
Universal Music Group International has promoted Rob Wells, formerly Divisional Director for Digital, to Senior Vice President Digital, overseeing its international digital strategy including mobile.…
Label manager at leading independent distributor
An independent distributor is advertising a label management role covering retail marketing, stock control, scheduling and basic production duties.…
XFM programme director stands down
Xfm programme director Andy Ashton is leaving GCap's station after five years, with immediate effect and no replacement yet named.…