Lisa Chader, previously Sr. VP of Corporate Communications at CMT, has exited the company, and joins the Nashville and LA-based independent PR firm, NPG PR as Executive VP, Strategy and Development. Effective immediately, Chader is charged with managerial oversight of the company and new business development. Cindy Finke, VP of Corporate Communications for CMT, will lead the CMT department moving forward.
Chader exits CMT after nine years, but will consult with the network, adding CMT to NPG PR’s client list.
“Bringing Lisa onboard is like drafting a star quarterback in the first round,” said Nicole Pope Gaia, NPG PR president. “Her leadership and experience elevate the already stellar team at NPG, allowing us to expand our business into all areas of individual, entertainment and brand publicity.”

IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) will award scholarships to 10 students interning in the live entertainment industry this summer. Each student will receive an individual scholarship of $1,500. Applications are available now at ieba.org. The application deadline is March 31.
In order to apply, students must be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university or vocational/technical school. Applicants must have completed 45 hours of academic coursework with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The applicant is responsible for securing and completing an internship for summer 2014, however the internship does not have to be secured at the time the application is submitted. Funds will only be released to students who obtain internships.
IEBA Executive Director Pam Matthews says, “I began my career in the industry at the age of 15 as a runner for Mid-South Concerts. The working knowledge I acquired with a promoter led me to tour accounting, venue management, and artist management. This inside look at the business was truly the first step on my career path.”
The scholarship program is designed to help offset living expenses associated with an internship, and to give students the opportunity to temporarily relocate for the experience of interning with a fair, festival, venue, agency, promoter or other professionals in the live music industry.
The 2014 Summer Internship Scholarships are made possible by IEBA’s 2013 Artist Auction and the support of The Agency Group, Seether, Romeo Entertainment, CAA, Kellie Pickler, The Bazel Group, and Todd Boltin.

Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) has promoted Colleen Taylor to the role of Executive Assistant for President/CEO Scott Borchetta. The Connecticut native and Belmont University grad began her career at the label as an intern in various departments, prior to Borchetta creating an Administrative Assistant position for her.
With the promotion, Taylor fills the seat vacated by long-time Executive Assistant Harry Lyons who has joined G Major Management, working with Big Machine Label Group artists Thomas Rhett and Danielle Bradbery. He can be reached at harry@gmajormgmt.com.
BMLG will fill the Administrative Assistant opening immediately. The role will work closely with Taylor to provide day-to-day scheduling and organizational support while facilitating increased efficiency and effectiveness for Borchetta and the label group. Prospective candidates should submit resumes to hr@bmlg.net.
Taylor can still be reached at colleen.taylor@bigmachinemail.com or via 615-324-7933.