Basden Veep Leaps: Big Machine Label Group Dir./Publicity Jake Basden has been named VP/Publicity & Corporate Communications. Basden oversees a department that represents labels Big Machine, Valory, Republic Nashville and Dot. He joined the company four years ago (CAT 6/15/2011). "Jake's ability to understand and develop the narrative is a sign of a great publicist and communicator," says BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta. "He’s also a great team leader and he continues to guide his ‘Killer B’s’ to new heights in breaking important stories, expanding the BMLG corporate brand, and knocking down doors for all of our artists and executives.” Congratulate Basden here.