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Sony BMG Masterworks Virtually Disassembled In Effort to Cut Costs, Better Reach Classical Consumers
After nearly two years on the job, Gilbert Hetherwick, the president of Sony BMG Masterworks, has been made redundant as part of an large-scale overhaul, the New York Times has reported. During his time as president, Hetherwick — who previously served as vice president and general manager of BMG Classics — spearheaded the restructuring and subsequent merger of Sony and BMG's classical divisions. (24/11) Read
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