Rising Star(fish): Former UMG/Nashville VP/Marketing & Artist Development
Rachel Fontenot has launched
Starfish Marketing & Creative, with offices on 16th Ave. S. in Nashville. The firm offers artist development, branding and content strategy, digital marketing and release planning services. Fontenot most recently was Co-Head/Marketing & Operations of startup label Leo33, departing after just a few months in the role (
CAT 6/5). Prior to UMG, she spent 15 years with Sony before leaving in 2016 and launching her own consulting firm. Her new company's website is
here. Reach Fontenot
here.
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