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Wilson Rejoins Columbia Promo, Friedman Gets New Role

December 14, 2009/by Sarah Skates

Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson

Jimmy Rector, Vice President, National Promotion, for Columbia Nashville today announces the return of Mike Wilson to the Sony Music Nashville family as Director, National Promotion, for Columbia Nashville. Most recently National Director of Promotion for Universal Records South, Wilson had previously worked in promotion for Sony Music Nashville’s RCA Nashville imprint for more than 17 years. Based in Nashville, Wilson will report directly to Rector. Wilson will be on the job in January.

Concurrently, David Friedman segues from Director, National Promotion, to the newly created role of Director of Field Promotion, Columbia Nashville, where he will also assume responsibility for a regional territory. Friedman will officially begin his new role on December 15.

David Friedman

David Friedman

With the announcement, Rector commented, “I am excited about someone of Mike’s experience and pedigree joining our team. His experience, enthusiasm and love for music will be a great addition to Big Red. Mike, welcome home, we have missed you.”

On joining the Columbia Nashville team, Wilson remarked, “It’s very exciting to me to be going home! This is the place where I cut my teeth in promotion and enjoyed several years of success with the great artists and people there. I look forward to joining Joe Galante and being a part of this winning team.”

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Sarah Skates has been a writer and editor in the music business since 2004. She is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
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