Def Jam Ups Courtni Asbury To VP/Media And Artist Relations

Courtni Asbury

DEF JAM RECORDINGS has promoted Sr. Dir./Media and Artist Relations COURTNI ASBURY to VP/Media and Artist Relations. She will continue to oversee media activities for DEF JAM’s artist roster and its family of labels, as well as have exclusive oversight for DEF JAM’s publicity activities on the WEST COAST, where she has been instrumental in the development of BIG SEAN, VINCE STAPLES, YG, JHENÉ AIKO, KACY HILL, IGGY AZALEA and others.

"COURTNI is one of the brightest, most energetic people I know,” EVP/Media and Artist Relations GABE TESORIERO said. “Over our many years working together, COURTNI has shown through her tenacity, positivity, tireless energy and relentless drive that she is a leading young executive in our industry. She shows up and proves it every day and our artists love her for it; it’s extremely rare to see the fierce loyalty and admiration COURTNI inspires in both artists and colleagues. It’s an honor and a personal delight to congratulate her on this well-deserved promotion. I’m proud of her and our entire team."

“DEF JAM is an iconic label and an important cultural brand, and it’s been a huge part of my life and my personal development for over ten years,” ASBURY said. “Our amazing artists and our dedicated, passionate executive team are second to none. I’m extremely grateful to GABE and to STEVE BARTELS for all of their support and mentorship, and I’m looking forward to meeting the new challenges and seizing the great opportunities that lie ahead."

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