Brunson Upped at IDJ

BRUNSON UPPED: Leesa Brunson is promoted to VP A&R Operations for Island Def Jam Music Group by EVP A&R Karen Kwak. Brunson will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department. She joined IDJMG in 2001 as Manager of A&R Operations after starting her career in the A&R department of Elektra Records. "The past nine years have been a successful and fulfilling journey. Working on Karen Kwak's team, I've been able to continue to expand my career. I feel blessed to work with LA Reid, Steve Bartels and the IDJ family, who are the best in the business. I'm looking forward to the future and our expansion into the digital world," said Brunson. “I can’t wait to Tweet about it.” (8/20p)