Brown's Bag: As reported in this morning's Breaking News, Sony Music Nashville VP/Media & Corporate Communications Allen Brown has been promoted to SVP. He will continue to report to EVP/Marketing & New Business John Zarling. "Allen has proven to be one of Nashville’s most consistent players in an always evolving business," says Zarling. "Having someone lead our corporate publicity efforts who is one step ahead of the situation is essential." Adds Brown, "I am so proud of and inspired by our roster of artists and each one's distinctive sound and message. Who could question why I consider myself one of the most fortunate persons in the music industry and most privileged to convey their music to the world through the media." Brown has overseen corporate communication for the Nashville office for more than 17 years. He's the CMA's 1990 Founding President's Award recipient and, since 2010, has served the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy as a two-term Governor, two-term Secretary, and one-year Advocacy Committee co-chair. Reach Brown here.