News Media: Former UMG/Nashville Dir./Media Marketing Ailie Birchfield has officially returned as MCA's VP/Media Strategy & Communications. Additionally, Warner Music/NY Dir./Media & Strategic Development Connor Hunt has joined as Sr. Dir./Media. "[Ailie's] expertise, creativity and strategic vision are unmatched, and her impact on our marketing strategies and elevation of our artists' stories are already being felt broadly," says EVP/GM Katie McCartney. "Connor brings incredible experience and talent to the team that will be invaluable as our media efforts continue to evolve.” Birchfield worked at then-UMG from 2014-2021; reach her here. Hunt's prior stops include Anheuser-Busch and Smith & Company; reach him here.