Telegraph appoint podcast editor
The Daily Telegraph has appointed former Radio 5 presenter Guy Ruddle as its podcast editor, believed to be the first such role at a mainstream UK paper.…
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Heart announce rejig
Heart 106.2 will move Emma B into a drive time co-host role with Greg Burns in the New Year, replacing Erika North, and Simon Beale takes over the late night slot.…
Posh to be X-Factor judge
Victoria Beckham is reported to be replacing Louis Walsh as a judge on the third series of the X-Factor next year, Simon Cowell says.…
Shazam appoint new biz development man
Mobile music company Shazam has appointed Jonathan Symons as Business Development Director to expand its service into new territories and develop sell-on opportunities.…
Kara Noble returns to radio for one day
Former Heart presenter Kara Noble will co-present Tony Blackburn's breakfast show on Classic Gold for one day, with the station suggesting a more regular role could follow.…
BBC3 appoint new controller
The BBC has appointed E4 Controller Julian Bellamy as BBC Three controller, replacing Stuart Murphy, who left for RDF, with Bellamy joining in the New Year.…
Elton John's intent to wed
Legal notice of Elton John's civil partnership to David Furnish has been displayed at Maidenhead town hall, with the ceremony set for 21 December at Windsor's Guildhall.…
DA appoint new man to head licensing division
Birmingham-based DA Recordings has appointed Rod Thomson, formerly of Rough Trade, to head its new DA Licensing division.…
Cullum is young ambassador
Jamie Cullum has become a Young Ambassador for the Samaritans, having already raised around £12,000 for the charity.…
Soma stage more Skool events
Soma Records is staging another Soma Skool event in Clydebank on 28 November, offering young Scots sessions on careers in the music business, from law and copyright to starting a label.…
Job shifts at Universal Music
Paul Connolly has been promoted to President of Europe and MD of UK for Universal Music Publishing, and former MTV Russia executive Dmitry Konnov has been appointed General Manager of Universal Music Russia.…
Rock Sound appoint Andy Kelham as web editor
Independent rock magazine Rock Sound has appointed Andy Kelham as web editor to head up its website, a new position reflecting the site's fast growth.…