Downsizing Hits Def Jam
• Tough day for the Def Jam family as a 4th quarter company reorganization has resulted in an unfortunate round downsizing in the promotion department. Among those adversely affected: SVP of Promotion Keith Rothschild, Executive Assistant Raven Hecht and Regional Promotion Managers Brittany Jurick and Scott Backer.
> Keith Rothschild (left) had been with Def Jam since 2013; before that he famously spent 15 years with Warner Bros. Records. He can now be reached at 718-570-3325 or keithrothschild@gmail.com.
> Raven Hecht (second from left) joined Def Jam last summer after successful internships at Universal Music Group, Atlantic/Roadrunner Promotions, Epic and Interscope. She is reachable at 201-286-1453 or hechticraven@gmail.com.
> Brittany Jurick (second from right) joined Def Jam in July 2015; before that she spent seven years with Atlantic Records. Find her at 516-233-8339 or Brittanyjurick@gmail.com.
> Orlando-based Scott Backer (right) was just short of 20 years with Def Jam. His earlier stops include Sony and Columbia. Let him put his years of valuable experience to work for you today — call him at 612-396-5234 or email Backdaddyent@gmail.com.
