(June 3, 2013 – New York, NY)  Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) further strengthens its Marketing force with the promotion of Jennifer Hirsch-Davis to Vice President, Marketing Administration, it was announced today by Joe Schmidt, CFO, UMG East Coast Labels. 

Based in New York, Ms. Hirsch-Davis will oversee the quarterly and annual Marketing/Promotion budgets for the Island Def Jam Music Group, including Motown Records.  This comprises all domestic and international spending within the Marketing Administration/ Finance area.  Ms. Hirsch-Davis, who is based in New York, will report directly to Mr. Schmidt.

"I am thrilled to announce this well-deserved promotion," said Mr. Schmidt.  "Jenn is a tenacious go-getter and rising star, which has made her an invaluable member of our team. I am excited to see her continued growth at IDJ." 

“Having been with Island Def Jam for 16 years,” said Ms. Hirsch-Davis, “I have been a part of its history, growth and success.  My continued commitment to the brand, artists and staff is what motivates me every day.  I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the best people this business has to offer and I look forward to continued years of success with IDJ.”

An Island Def Jam veteran, Ms. Hirsch-Davis joined the company in 1996, as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Marketing.  She was promoted to Coordinator  on New Year’s Day, 2000, and was named Manager later that same year.  Ms. Hirsch-Davis moved to the Finance Department as a Director in 2006, and was promoted to Senior Director in 2010, which position she held until now.  

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