Rolling Up Out The Welcome Mat: Former Stone Country Records VP/Promotion & Marketing Jim Malito has joined Black River as Dir./Radio Promotion West Coast. He succeeds Dave Dame, who exits after more than seven years at the company (CAT 6/12/17). "[Jim's] years of experience in regional and national promotion, plus his 'let’s get it done' work ethic, makes him an excellent addition to our staff," says VP/National Promotion Bill Macky. Malito joined Stone Country in 2022 from 19th & Grand (CAT 6/22/22). Previous stops include BBR and Warner Music Nashville. He will continue to be based in Phoenix and can be reached here beginning Monday (10/28).