Music Industry Moves: UMe Promotes Tim Plumley to VP of Media and Artist Relations
variety.comThania Garcia UMe, the catalog division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Tim Plumley to vice president of media and artist relations.
He is based in the company’s Santa Monica headquarters and reports to the executive VP of media and artist relations, Sujata Murthy. “Tim is a key member of my communications team, where he continues to develop innovative new ways to promote our artists and their projects across a wide range of media outlets,” Murthy said. “Tim not only has the trust and respect of our executives and members of the press, but crucially he is viewed as a true partner by our artists and their management teams.” His roster at Ume includes the Band/Robbie Robertson, the Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Zappa, George Harrison, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, John Coltrane, John Lennon, Louis Armstrong, Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones and others.
Prior to joining Ume in 2016, Plumley held PR roles at New West Records, Shaker Maker PR, Ink Tank and Bridenthal & Associates. + Mel Carter‘s freshly launched Second Estate Records has named Katie Kay its general manager, and Adise Bellille its president.
Kay and Bellille will work together to spearhead releases from rising Philadelphia rapper 2Rare and more in partnership with Warner Records via Second Estate’s worldwide joint venture. “Katie’s experience has given her a unique perspective on artist marketing and development, while Adise has a strong foundation in live music and entertainment,” said Steve Carless, president of A&R for Warner Records. “They are both incredible additions to Mel Carter’s creative executive team.
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