Taylor Vaughn has been promoted to Vice President, Media at Universal Music Group’s Republic Records in New York.
Executive Vice President of Media and Artist Relations Joseph Carozza made the announcement today.
Vaughn works out of the Republic Records office in Los Angeles.
The executive “enacts 360-degree media and publicity campaigns” for artists such as Glass Animals, BoyWithUke, Conan Gray, James Bay, Lord Huron, BENEE, Stephen Sanchez, and Greta Van Fleet, according to the announcement about Vaughn’s promotion.
Vaughn has also collaborated with Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder, John Mellencamp, and Jack Johnson.
Vaughn spent three years at Epic Records before joining the Republic Records team in 2014.
She is a mentor for She Is The Music and a member of the Republic Records Action Committee (R2AC).
Vaughn’s promotion comes after Chris Blackwell was promoted to EVP of A&R and Content Strategy at Republic Records in May, and Glenn Mendlinger was recently named EVP of Republic Records and President of Imperial Music, which Republic will launch in September 2021.
Republic Records debuted in China in 2021, making it the record company’s first international label division to go global.
“I’VE BEEN WORKING WITH TAYLOR FOR OVER A DECADE, AND SHE’S BEEN MORE THAN IMPRESSIVE FROM THE START.” REPUBLIC RECORDS, JOSEPH CAROZZA
“I’ve worked with Taylor for over a decade, and she’s been beyond impressive from day one,” said Joseph Carozza, Executive Vice President of Media and Artist Relations.
“Her love of music is unrivaled.” It’s a big part of her success as a publicist because she wears her admiration for every artist on her sleeve.”
“ALL OF THE NEW MUSIC WE’RE WORKING ON EXCITES OUR WHOLE DEPARTMENT.” VAUGHN, TAYLOR
“Our entire department gets excited about all of the new music we’re working on,” Taylor Vaughn added.
“I’m grateful to be a part of a team that truly lives, breathes, and enjoys entertainment culture.”
“You won’t find this much energy and enthusiasm anywhere else.”
“Joe has created an environment in which this passion is encouraged.”
“He gives us the space to give our all to each project.” I’m grateful to Joe, Monte, and Avery Lipman for their encouragement, belief, and this opportunity.”