Napster to extend to Europe

Napster, which was relaunched by new owner Roxio, and has announced that the service is to now be extended across to the EU.

Leanne Sharman, the former head of sales and marketing at the former MP3.com is to head up the operation in Europe.

“We’re delighted Leanne has joined us at this time, as we look to further developing the business outside the US,” said Brad Duea, Napster’s head of business development.

“Her background in European sales and marketing leaves her well placed as our person on the ground in Europe,” he added.

Napster has not yet giving a date for the launch in Europe, but insiders are predicting that the service will start in April.

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