December 06, 2007

By By Mike Boyle, Keith Berman R&R

Columbia made staff cuts today in its promotion department. The confirmed exits at press time include CeCe McClendon, senior VP of urban and rhythmic promotion; VP of rock and alternative promo JJ Grossman; national director Julie Kaufman, who also was New York regional and also known by her maiden name, Julie Stillman; and senior director of promotion, adult formats Diane Monk.

Additionally, at the corporate level, Ron Wilcox executive VP and chief business and legal affairs officer of Sony BMG Music Entertainment is exiting. Sony BMG declined comment.

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