UMGN's Malleus Rises:
Universal Music Group/Nashville Dir./Media Marketing Leigh Parr Malleus has been promoted to VP/Media Marketing succeeding Lori Christian, who was elevated to SVP/Marketing yesterday (CAT 6/8). "Leigh has been an integral part of the publicity and overall marketing team for the last seven years," says Christian. "Her diverse career experience, ability to always look at the big picture and calm presence make her an incredible publicist and a great leader." Malleus joined the company in 2013 following stops at Essential Broadcast Media, McGhee Entertainment and WME. Reach her here.
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