Express PR man joins Outside
PR executive Brian MacLaurin, who has handled Richard Desmond for five years, has joined the Outside Organisation to work with Alan Edwards on its showbusiness clients.…
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Xfm recruit Popworld presenter
Xfm has signed Popworld presenter Simon Amstell to cover the Saturday afternoon slot until Adam & Joe return in September, following Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's run.…
AIM appoint new communications consultant
The Association Of Independent Music has appointed Terri Anderson of Big Red Kite Communications as corporate communications consultant.…
ITV looking to recruit Airey
ITV is reportedly looking to recruit Dawn Airey, who quit Iostar after eight days, while Iostar itself has gone into liquidation.…
EMAP CEO departs
EMAP chief executive Tom Moloney has left the company by mutual agreement, with chairman Alun Cathcart taking day-to-day control while a replacement is sought.…
Radio 1 music head Alex Jones-Donelly joins EMI Music Publishing
Radio 1's head of music Alex Jones-Donelly is leaving to become Senior VP A&R at EMI Music Publishing UK, with Radio 1 boss Andy Parfitt saying his shoes will be hard to fill.…
Davenport Lyons publish free music business beginners guide
Entertainment law firm Davenport Lyons has produced a free 33-page guide to the music industry's legal basics, covering management, labels, publishing and copyright.…
David Lee Roth reportedly lined up to replace Howard Stern on radio
Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is reportedly being lined up to host the breakfast show on Infinity stations currently carrying Howard Stern, after Stern moves to Sirius.…
Chris Evans joins BBC Radio 2 with new weekly Saturday show
Chris Evans is joining BBC Radio 2 with a new weekly show in its Saturday line-up, ending speculation that commercial radio was courting him for a syndicated show.…
CMU Daily delayed as central London events unfold
CMU Daily was slightly delayed as central London's events unfolded, with the team continuing the newsletter as normal and sending its thoughts to those affected.…
JK and Joel get early show at Radio 1
JK and Joel will take over Radio 1's 4am to 7am Early Breakfast slot from September, replacing Nemone.…
Church to become radio star, possibly
The Sun reports Charlotte Church may become a Radio 1 DJ after co-presenting a show with Jo Whiley, with bosses reportedly keen to try her in a one-off slot.…