13 Women Behind The Music
Carolyn Williams – Senior Vice President, Urban Marketing, RCA/Sony
In 2009, Carolyn Williams was named Senior Vice President, Urban Marketing, RCA Music. Williams previously held the title of Vice President, Urban Marketing, RCA Music Group. Williams joined the company in 2001 as Director of Marketing, J Records, rising to her current position. In her SVP role, Williams is responsible for overseeing the label’s urban marketing division, with a focus on both superstar artists and developing acts. She creates and implements marketing efforts for artists including Alicia Keys and Jamie Foxx, as well as Mario, Fantasia, Monica and Jazmine Sullivan, among others.