Smooth FM recruit Prever for breakfast show
Guardian-owned London station Smooth FM has hired LBC presenter David Prever for its breakfast show as it tries to win audiences after dropping the Jazz FM name.…
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SonyBMG board meets today as Andy Lack's future is on the agenda
The SonyBMG board meets in London, with Andy Lack expected to present his 2006 budget, and speculation that his future as chief executive is under discussion.…
Government adviser to run Publishers Association
Stephen Navin, currently an adviser on music to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, will become Chief Executive of the Music Publishers Association at the start of next year.…
EMI Publishing promote media licensing guy
EMI Music Publishing UK has promoted Jonathan Channon to Senior Vice President, Media and Business Development, under new managing director Guy Moot.…
Former Spitz marketing team set up PR firm Seb & Fiona
Seb Emina and Fiona Wootton, previously marketing at London’s Spitz, have launched their own PR firm, Seb & Fiona, with an eclectic initial client list.…
Keith Wozencroft extends remit to take in Virgin Music UK
Keith Wozencroft, president of Capitol Music UK, has had his remit extended to Virgin Music, taking over from Phillip Ascoli, who left earlier this year.…
AOL co-founder quits Time Warner board
Steve Case, AOL co-founder, has resigned from the Time Warner board to focus on his investment company Revolution LLC.…
Low lose bassist Zak Sally
Bassist Zak Sally has left US indie band Low after twelve years, and the remaining members will join with a new third member, Matt Livingston.…
SonyBMG appoint compliance officer to satisfy Spitzer
SonyBMG has named Gil Aronow as Compliance Officer to ensure it meets its agreement with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer over promotional practices.…
Virgin Records US appoints Jeffrey Kempler as Executive Vice President
Virgin Records US has appointed Jeffrey Kempler as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Development, just days after Jason Flom took over as chief.…
Radio 1 appoint new Head Of Music
Radio 1 has appointed George Ergatoudis, currently Music Manager at 1Xtra, as Head Of Music, replacing Alex Jones-Donelly.…
Keaveny to host Xfm breakfast on a Friday
Xfm has confirmed Shaun Keaveny will host the Friday breakfast show, while Lauren Laverne takes weekday breakfast from 4 November.…