Basden Departs BMLG: BMLG SVP/Communications Jake Basden is departing the label group after almost 12 years to seek new opportunities. “The trouble with working with Scott Borchetta and a company as dynamic as the Big Machine Label Group is, honestly, there is no reason to leave,” he says. "I’ve gone places I once only dreamed of and worked with some of the best media, marketing, and brand people in not just America, but the world. It inspires me, knowing wherever I’m going, it’s going to be a foundation unlike any other to build from.” Adds Chairman Scott Borchetta, “[Jake] has been my communications foil and strategist, and we’ve had an incredible run together. He will always be part of the fabric of Big Machine.” Basden joined the company in 2011 (CAT 6/15/11) and was upped to VP in 2015 (CAT 4/7/15).