Clive Davis' new office soundproofed
Fox News' Roger Friedman reports that Clive Davis, now SonyBMG's Chief Creative Officer, is moving into a soundproofed office at Sony Corp's New York HQ.…
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Woolies hire new CFO
Struggling retailer Woolworths has appointed Robert McDonald, formerly Group Finance Director at Punch Taverns, as its new CFO following a £99.7 million half-year loss.…
EMI appoint new CFO for North America
EMI have promoted their Senior VP Finance in the US to CFO of EMI Music North America, reporting to North America president Colin Finkelstein.…
Universal launches Geffen UK with Colin Barlow at the helm
Universal Music is launching a UK division under the Geffen Records name, headed by Colin Barlow, currently co-President of Polydor, reporting to David Joseph.…
UK Music appoints Jo Dipple as policy advisor
UK Music has appointed former 10 Downing Street special comms adviser Jo Dipple as policy advisor ahead of its official launch on 27 October.…
Former SonyBMG boss goes to Bloomberg
Former SonyBMG chief Andy Lack has been hired to lead the multimedia division of Bloomberg, with company president Dan Doctoroff praising his news and entertainment record.…
CMU Unsigned Month approaches
CMU and MUZU are teaming up to champion unsigned talent throughout November, with a different band tipped each day, and nominations are being accepted now.…
Led Zep to replace Plant
Following Robert Plant's decision not to join future reunion tours, Led Zeppelin have recruited Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy, who is reportedly already rehearsing with the band.…
New PD at Magic
Bauer Radio has appointed former Capital and Chrysalis Radio executive Pete Simmons as Programme Director of Magic London, replacing Adrian Stewart who left for Heart 106.2.…
Pinnacle appoint new MD
Former Sanctuary Records MD Joe Cokell is taking over as Managing Director of distributor Pinnacle from Chris Maskery, while continuing to run his Vibrant label.…
Popkomm plan move back to September in 2009
Popkomm organisers will move the German music convention back to September in 2009 after a 9% fall in attendees this year.…
Universal renew Morris contract
Universal Music chief Doug Morris has signed a new long-term deal, and Universal confirmed Jason Flom is negotiating a deal to launch his own imprint.…