Atlanta - uVuMobile, a provider of technology for delivering video and audio content to mobile handsets, has named Scott Hughes as its president and CEO. Prior to joining uVuMobile in 2001, Hughes was director of network and security consulting services at RTP, a Seattle-based consulting group.

San Francisco - Linden Lab, the developer of 3D virtual world Second Life, has named Mark Kingdon as its new CEO, replacing company founder Philip Rosedale, who will remain chairman. Since 2001, Kingdon has served as the CEO of Organic Inc., a digital communications agency. Prior to that, he had been a partner with the consulting division of PricewaterhouseCoopers. "Our search for the leader of Linden Lab demanded both tremendous business skills and a deep understanding and passion for Second Life and where it is going," said Rosedale. Kingdon will officially assume the role on May 15.

Arlington, Va. - Caroline Little has resigned as the publisher and CEO of Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive (WPNI), the online publishing arm of The Washington Post, the Post reported. The news comes two months after Katharine Weymouth was named the CEO of Washington Post Media, a new unit of the company that oversees both the newspaper and washingtonpost.com. WPNI operates washingtonpost.com, newsweek.com, Slate and Budget Travel Online, as well as other sites.

Los Angeles - News Corp.'s (NYSE: NWS) Fox Interactive Media unit, which houses MySpace, IGN, Photobucket and other Web entertainment properties, this week announced a restructuring that saw the departure of chief revenue officer Michael Barrett, and the launch of a new Audience Network for its ad technology, to be headed up by Adam Bain. The moves come as Fox Interactive Media is expected to fall short of its $1 billion revenue target for its fiscal year ended June 30, TechCrunch reported, citing multiple unnamed sources.

London - Major record label EMI announced on Wednesday that it has named former Google (NASD: GOOG) chief information officer Douglas Merrill to lead its digital music business. Merrill will oversee EMI's digital strategy, innovation, business development, supply chain and global technology activities. Prior to joining Google in 2003, Merrill was a SVP at Charles Schwab, and before that worked stints at Price Waterhouse and the RAND Corporation.

New York - Video game publisher Atari (NASD: ATAR) announced that it has named Jim Wilson as its CEO. He replaces Curtis G. Solsvig III, who has served as "chief restructuring officer" since October. Wilson has more than 15 years of executive management experience with video game and entertainment companies, including Vivendi Universal Games, Universal Interactive Studios, and Sony Wonder/Sony BMG.

Los Angeles - PaidContent, an online publisher of business and technology news, announced this week that it has hired Nathan Richardson as the new chief executive of parent company ContentNext Media. Founding CEO Rafat Ali will step aside, while retaining his roles as chairman, editor and publisher. Richardson was most recently head of Dow Jones Online, and before that led Yahoo Finance. "I am stepping out of my position as CEO (something I was never comfortable with, as people who know me can attest...I always liked the Editor and Publisher title better); but will keep the role of Chairman," Ali wrote on PaidContent.org.

Redwood City, Calif. - After having its $2 billion buyout bid rejected, video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) said on Friday that it has extended the expiration date on its offer for Take-Two Interactive (NASD: TTWO) until April 18. Take-Two has said the deal undervalues the company, and called EA's advances opportunistic, in light of the looming release of the fourth installment of its top-selling "Grand Theft Auto" franchise.

Redwood City, Calif. - In the wake of the company's hostile takeover bid for rival Take-Two Interactive (NASD: TTWO), Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) said on Monday that Warren Jenson is stepping down as its chief financial officer. The company did not disclose a reason for the move. "It's time for me to write the next chapter in my career," said Jenson, who has served as EA's CFO since 2002 and will stay with the company to help his replacement transition into the role. The company said that it will name a successor "shortly."

Chicago - Video game developer and publisher Midway Games (NASD: MWY) announced on Thursday that chief executive David Zucker is leaving the company, and will be replaced by interim CEO and president Matthew V. Booty until a replacement can be found. Midway veteran Booty was most recently SVP of worldwide studios. "Dynamic new leadership is needed to bring Midway to its full potential," said Midway chair Shari Redstone. "Our new leader must have the proven capabilities and track record to lead Midway and to reclaim its place in the forefront of the fast growing videogame industry," added Sumner Redstone, chairman and CEO of Midway parent National Amusements.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) announced on Monday that it has named John Pleasants as president, global publishing and chief operating officer. Pleasants previously served as the president and CEO at both Revolution Health Group and Ticketmaster, and has been an investor in and advisor to various privately-held companies. The appointment comes as EA launched a hostile takeover bid for rival Take-Two Interactive, developers of the "Grand Theft Auto" series.

Washington - National Public Radio (NPR) announced on Friday that CEO Ken Stern will leave the network by "mutual agreement," abruptly ending his 10-year stint as a top executive at NPR.

Palo Alto, Calif. - Online social network Facebook on Tuesday named former Google (NASD: GOOG) executive Sheryl Sandberg as its new COO, effective March 24. Sandberg for the past six years served as Google's vice president of global online sales and operations, building and managing the company's online sales channels for both AdWords and AdSense. At Facebook, she will attempt to scale the company's operations and expand its presence globally. Earlier in her career, Sandberg was the chief of staff to the U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Clinton.

Lyon, France - French video game publisher Infogrames, also the parent company of U.S.-based Atari (NASD: ATAR), has announced the appointment of Phil Harrison, former president of worldwide studios for Sony Corp.'s (NYSE: SNE) Sony Computer Entertainment , as its new president. Harrison, who will also take a seat on the company's board, was hired to lead group publishing and game development into the network era, and oversee the Atari brand in the U.S. and abroad.

New York - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive (NASD: TTWO) has named Ben Feder as its CEO through 2012. Feder was previously CEO of MessageClick and has been serving as Take-Two's acting CEO since last March. On Friday, Take-Two also named Strauss Zelnick to the position of executive chairman. Zelnick has been serving as its non-executive chairman since last March.

New York - Viacom's (NYSE: VIA) MTV Networks on Friday announced that MTV president Christina Norman is stepping down at the end of the month, to pursue new opportunities. MTV Music and Logo Group president Van Toffler will assume her duties until a replacement can be found.

Washington - Katharine Weymouth, a 41-year-old descendent of the family that founded and has since run The Washington Post, on Thursday was named the CEO of Washington Post Media, a new unit of the company that oversees both the newspaper and washingtonpost.com.

Los Angeles - News Corp.'s (NYSE: NWS) MySpace online social network on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amit Kapur as the company's chief operating officer, who among other things will oversee partnerships related to the upcoming Developer Platform the company plans to launch on Feb. 5.

San Jose, Calif. - Days after reports surfaced that she would retire, Meg Whitman, the president and CEO of eBay (NASD: EBAY), made it official, saying that she plans to step down on March 31. She will be replaced by John Donahoe, who joined eBay in 2005 following six years as the worldwide managing director of Bain & Company.