Ailie Up: Slate PR/Los Angeles publicist Ailie Birchfield has joined UMG/Nashville as Dir./Media Marketing, a position formerly held by Fount Lynch, who recently joined Sony/Nashville as VP/Media (CAT 11/3). "I am so impressed with Ailie's work ethic and professionalism," says VP/Media Marketing Lori Christian. "She carved an impressive publicity career for herself in Los Angeles and we are thrilled to have her enthusiasm and expertise for our UMG/Nashville roster of artists." Reach Birchfield here.