Columbia Records has named Corey "C-Notes" Calder as senior vice president of marketing and head of urban music marketing, part of Billboard's regular round-up of music industry executive moves. The appointment brings an experienced marketing figure with a track record in R&B and hip-hop into a senior role at one of the major labels, reflecting the industry's continued investment in specialised urban music marketing leadership.

Calder previously worked at Warner Records, Apple, Beats Music, Wasserman (now THE•TEAM) and the Los Angeles Clippers, and has collaborated with artists such as YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Kevin Gates. He most recently served as senior vice president of marketing and creative at Artist Partner Group and featured on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list in 2023. The same round-up also covers other appointments, including Eitaro Shibasaki becoming chief business officer of Warner Music Japan from 1 October, and Annie Christensen joining Warner Chappell Music U.K. as vice president of catalog.