Eason Named SVP/Marketing, Capitol Music Group
• Capitol Music Group announced the elevation of longtime marketing executive Jessica Eason to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Eason’s promotion solidifies a potent Urban Marketing leadership team which includes Dante Smith, who has been promoted to SVP/Head of Motown Digital, and Justin Grant, who joined Capitol last fall as SVP/Head of Urban Digital.
“Jessica has had a huge impact at Capitol, playing a pivotal role in a number of very successful artist projects,” said Tom March, Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group. “I’m excited to see her step into this important role and make even greater contributions to our roster of artists. Together, Jessica, Dante and Justin form a team of marketing all stars that can help us to supercharge our campaigns and help to build and brand true career artists.”
Eason joined Capitol Records more than seven years ago, rising through the ranks of the marketing department. She has also played a pivotal role leading a number of special projects at the label. Eason began her career as a publicist, most notably at PMK*BNC.
“Working alongside this incredible team of executives, partners and artists at Capitol during my time at the label has been hugely gratifying,” said Eason. “I look forward to collaborating with Justin, Dante and the entire marketing team to launch the next generation of artists at Capitol.”
Smith, who was named head of Motown Digital last year, has also added a Senior Vice President title to his role at the label. Over the past four years, Smith has been integral part of the digital marketing team at Capitol Music Group.
A veteran marketing executive with more than a decade of experience, Justin Grant joined Capitol last fall after serving as VP of Digital Marketing & Sports Partnerships at Atlantic Records. superstars. Pictured, (l-r): Grant, Eason, & Smith. [Eason Photo: Kaye McCoy • Group Photo: Jordan Strauss]
