Former EMAP man joins new media investment outfit
Former EMAP Radio boss Tim Schoonmaker joins Credit Suisse's private equity arm as a founding partner of a new European media investment team, alongside Nigel Walmsley and Rupert Shaw.…
Industry People
2233 posts
Streaming media association launches
A new UK trade body, the Association Of Streaming Media Companies, has launched to represent online-only broadcasters, with Last FM and others as founder members.…
BPI appoint new lobbying man
The BPI has appointed former political consultant Richard Mollet as Director Of Public Affairs to coordinate its government relations, with priorities including the Gowers Review.…
Liberation opens London office
US distributor Liberation Entertainment is opening a London office to distribute its film, TV and concert catalogue in Europe, led by former Sanctuary executive Spencer Pollard.…
Sanctuary announce staff departures and board appointments
Sanctuary's Mike Miller and US boss Tom Lipsky are leaving, while Bob Ayling becomes Chairman and James Wallace joins the board as a non-executive director.…
Warner Music International recruits former MTV executive
Warner Music International has appointed former MTV communications VP Mel Fox as VP Corporate Communications, reporting to Patrick Vien and Will Tanous.…
Kym Marsh joins Coronation Street
Former Hear'Say singer Kym Marsh will appear in four episodes of Coronation Street from Monday, before producers decide whether she becomes a regular character.…
Paula Abdul signs for three more seasons of American Idol
Paula Abdul has signed up for three more seasons as a judge on American Idol, a deal that suggests Fox has accepted her denials after a tabloid affair story.…
EMI appoint James Hopkins as Senior Press Officer
EMI Records has appointed James Hopkins as Senior Press Officer from May, after nine years at PR firm 9PR, with media director Rebecca Coates confirming the move.…
IFPI appoint new director for Asia
The IFPI has appointed Leong May-Seey as Regional Director for Asia, where she will co-ordinate operations including efforts to develop China's music business.…
Nordoff-Robbins launch LA division
Music therapy charity Nordoff-Robbins has launched an LA division with a reception at House Of Blues, and confirmed an executive committee of industry figures.…
Virgin Records UK appoint new A&R
Virgin Records UK has appointed Lincoln Elias, formerly of SonyBMG imprint S2, as A&R Executive.…