Island’s new senior director of promotions Steve Pitron has told Music Week he plans to push its combined TV and radio department away from “traditional promo campaigns”.
Pitron, who previously ...
Radio’s power to break songs looks under increasing threat from streaming, with some of the biggest 2016 airplay hits failing to cross over to Singles Chart success.
Music Week research ...
Island Records has announced a trio of key promotions, with Natasha Mann, Olivia Nunn and Guillermo Ramos being appointed to director roles.
Mann and Nunn have been upped from their ...
Spotify co-founder stepping down as chairman
Spotify co-founder and chairman Martin Lorentzon has stepped down from his position at the the music streaming giant, with chief executive Daniel Ek taking ...
Island Records president Darcus Beese became the first winner of the MUSEXPO Europe European Executive of the Year Award at last night’s closing gala dinner ceremony at London's Millennium Hotel. ...
Island Records UK has signed a three-year deal with gaming company Multiplay, which will see music and talent from Island and the broader Universal Music UK rosters integrated into all ...
David Hawkes is to be the new boss of Universal Music UK’s Commercial division following Apple’s hiring of his predecessor, Brian Rose.
Hawkes, who will report to Universal Music UK ...
Grammy Award-winner Sean Paul has signed a new recording contract with Island Records.
With two new tracks set for imminent release (Crick Neck and Trumpets), the agreement will see Island ...
MMF backs ban on streaming exclusives
The Music Managers Forum has reiterated its stance against streaming exclusives in the wake of Universal's reported ban. MMF CEO Annabella Coldrick (pictured ...
Island Records president Darcus Beese has hailed 2016 as a great year for the company, having been revealed as the winner of the all new MUSEXPO Europe European Executive of ...
