Ex-MTV Exec Named as Myspace Music Chief

Former MTV executive Courtney Holt has been named president of MySpace Music.

Holt previously served as executive vice president of digital music for MTV Networks Music and the Logo Group, where he worked to increase consumer interest in the companies' online content.

MySpace Music, which combines audio streaming with download functionality powered by Amazon, made its debut in September. It currently features songs from EMI Music, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and indie rock aggregator The Orchard.