Former Virgin MD Ferdy Unger-Hamilton to lead Polydor
Universal Music UK has appointed former Virgin UK boss Ferdy Unger-Hamilton as President of Polydor, a return to the Universal family he left in 2006.…
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Guillemots manager joins Connected Artists
London management firm Connected Artists has recruited Ed Millett, who manages Guillemots and Laura Groves, alongside former Virgin Records MD David Boyd.…
Yahoo! boss steps down
Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang is stepping down as CEO once a successor is found, after shareholder criticism over a rejected Microsoft takeover approach.…
Universal Classics & Jazz expands sync and brand operations
Universal Classics & Jazz has expanded its sync rights and brand partnership operations, headed by Marketing Manager Buffie Du Pon, and will stage showcase nights.…
Lostprophets drummer joins Nine Inch Nails
Lostprophets drummer Ilan Rubin will become a permanent member of Nine Inch Nails from January, replacing Josh Freese, Trent Reznor has announced.…
Entertainment priority number one at Five
Channel 5 is shifting from factual programming to entertainment after appointing former Sky One chief Richard Woolfe as controller.…
Former Warner man launches broadcast talent agency
Andy Hipkiss has launched Triple A Media, a London talent management company specialising in broadcast talent with a roster including several radio and Sky presenters.…
Metropolis get new MD
London studios Metropolis have appointed Universal Music's Director Of Audiovisual Ian Brenchley as their new managing director.…
Will MTV digital chief run MySpace Music?
C-Net reports MTV's Chief Of Digital Music Courtney Holt has told friends he has accepted the top job at MySpace Music, though he is yet to sign.…
KT Tunstall joins fellow Scots on homelessness campaign
KT Tunstall has nominated a track for Shelter's campaign to find the song that reminds Scots of home, joining Calvin Harris and Colin Newton.…
Marr delivers lecture
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr gave his first public lecture at Salford University, criticising the music industry for not creating anything of value.…
Leading broadcasting names touted for Radio 2 top job
Bob Shennan, Andy Parfitt, John Myers and Mark Story are reportedly being considered for BBC Radio 2's top job after Lesley Douglas resigned.…