Ex-Napster Executive Killed By A Cop Gets $11.75 Million

Former Napster Executive, Milton Olin Jr., who was struck by a sheriffs deputy while riding a bicycle on Mulholland in Calabasas in December 2013, will receive $11.75 million from the county as part of a wrongful death settlement. According to county o…

Executive Shuffle: CAA, Warner Music Group, A Million Ads, Spirit Music Group

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… CAA has promoted Sabrina Butera and Sam Forbet to Music Agents, as part of a wider executive shuffle that saw 5 trainees being elevated to Agent positions. Last week, CAA announced a joint venture with licensing giants Global Brands Group, and these appointments are thought to be the […]

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Executive Shuffle: WIN, AIM, Universal Music UK, CÜR Media…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has hired Alison Wenham as Chief Executive.  Wenham came from the Association of independent Music (AIM), where she worked for over 17 years.  Wenham says, ”I am extraordinarily proud of our achievements at AIM, which I know will continue to effectively represent and help the UK’s independent music companies, […]

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Executive Shuffle: Universal Music UK, Republic Records…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Universal Music UK has hired Brian Celler as Executive Vice President, Head of International. Celler comes from serving seven years as Managing Director of U2 management house Principle/Maverick. Celler will report to David Joseph, CEO and Chairman. Republic Records has elevated Donna Gryn to Vice President of Marketing. Bryn has worked […]

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Executive Shuffles: Sony/ATV, UMG, Maverick Music…

The latest executive shuffles… Sony/ATV Music Publishing has elevated Jorge Mejía to President of Latin America and U.S. Latin. Mejía has been working with Sony/ATV Publishing for over 19 years. Universal Music Group is letting Francis Keeling go.  Keeling was UMG’s Global Head of Digital Business and has worked for the label for 10 and a half years. Keeling’s […]

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