S1 E6: Creating Noise with Sam Cox

 Today, we’re talking to someone who is truly a powerhouse in the music industry—Samantha Cox,   Vice President of creative /(Writer/Publisher Relations) NY at Broadcast Music, Inc., better known as BMI.

Sam is one of the most supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely generous people I’ve met in the business. A few years ago, I made the decision to leave ASCAP—an amazing organization in its own right—but I moved over to BMI because I wanted to work more closely with Sam. That’s how impactful she is. The care, insight, and advocacy she gives to organizations, artists and songwriters? Unmatched.

What’s even more impressive is how much she manages to accomplish—she’s only one person, but somehow it feels like there are five of her. And she’s backed by an incredible team especially in New York, L.A., and London—  some of the most important music hubs in the world, and the offices I know best.

If you’re not too familiar with BMI, don’t worry—Sam’s going to break it all down in this episode. In short, BMI is what’s known as a PRO—a performance rights organization. They play a critical role in making sure that songwriters, composers, and music publishers get paid when their music is played publicly.

So whether you’re an up-and-coming artist, a seasoned songwriter, or just curious about the business side of music, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.