Follow The Leder: Former Big Loud Sr. Dir./Media Jess Anderson has joined The Lede Company as Publicist for its newly launched Nashville division. “With Nashville at the heart of the music industry, we are incredibly excited to be launching this division,” says newly elevated Head/Music Cara Hutchison. Adds Anderson, "Nashville has earned its place at the center of the conversation across entertainment because of the quality of talent and authentic sense of community that’s rooted here." Anderson left Big Loud last month (CAT 10/17). Prior stops include Sweet Talk Publicity, The Press House and Big Machine Label Group. Reach Anderson here.