Media
Bebo recruits former MTV exec
Published Monday, Apr 30 2007, 09:57 BST | By Joanne Oatts
Social networking site Bebo has hired Angel Gambino to head up its music division, in the new role of vice president, music.
Until January, Gambino was vice president of commercial, strategy and digital media at music channel MTV Networks.
She told The Guardian that Bebo plans to launch a range of new features to help users find, listen to and buy new music, with the aim of "overtaking MySpace."
Last month, the company signed a deal with online store 7Digital to allow users to download songs with a single click.
Until January, Gambino was vice president of commercial, strategy and digital media at music channel MTV Networks.
She told The Guardian that Bebo plans to launch a range of new features to help users find, listen to and buy new music, with the aim of "overtaking MySpace."
Last month, the company signed a deal with online store 7Digital to allow users to download songs with a single click.
More: Media, Broadcasting
More Media News
Satellite TV News
Sky marks Jubilee with Union Jack remoteSky and One For All create universal remote celebrating the landmark UK summer.
Cable News
Pirate Bay blockade begins with VirginBT, Sky, others to follow suit, but rights groups warn it won't tackle piracy.
Freeview News
Freeview+ made easier for blind peopleRNIB develops software to make it easier for blind people to use Freeview+.
Video on Demand
'World first' social VOD service launchesThe studio behind Plan B's iLL Manors offers VOD users rewards for sharing.






