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BMI adds diversity and inclusion officer to staff

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  New York, NY (February 24, 2021) -  BM I  (Broadcast Music, Inc.)   today announced that  Sandye Taylor  is joining the company as  Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer .  She will report to BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and will be a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.  Taylor’s first day at BMI will be March 8.  Taylor will be responsible for leading BMI’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.  She will work closely with the company’s senior management team to support BMI’s Core Values, build on BMI’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, and guide an equitable approach to attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent.  She will also spearhead BMI’s community engagement initiatives. Said O’Neill, “I am excited to welcome Sandye to BMI and to work closely with her as we continue to further our efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion and incorporate them into all aspec...

BeBe Winans to Serve as Consultant to BMI

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New York, NY (November 19, 2020)  – Today,  BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)  announced that renowned Gospel music luminary and longtime BMI-affiliated songwriter  BeBe Winans  has agreed to serve as a consultant and personal advisor to BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill. Winans will lend his guidance and perspective to help the Company navigate these changing times and continue BMI’s efforts to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Regarding his new role, Winans stated, “I’m proud to be a partner and guide for BMI and Mike O’Neill as President and CEO at this pivotal moment in our country and our industry. I know BMI is committed to doing the hard work that’s needed and has already taken important steps to drive change, and I’m excited to take this on to advance their progress. I also know Mike as a business leader, and more importantly, I know him as a friend, and I very much look forward to being a partner to him on this moving forward.” O’Neill ad...

BMI ANNOUNCES ITS SUPPORT OF MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO THE FIGHT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

$275,000 in Monetary Contributions will be Spread Across Various Groups at the National and Local Level July 21, 2020 (New York, NY) –  BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)  has announced the organizations that will receive support from its increased pledge of $275,000 to foundations dedicated to advancing social equality and racial justice. As part of the company’s commitment to driving meaningful and impactful change, donations will be made at both the national and local level to organizations at the forefront of the fight for equality. BMI will give $25,000 to nine different groups specializing in voting rights, underserved communities and social justice reform.  An additional $25,000 will be divided among a group of smaller, locally focused organizations in the cities where BMI has offices.  In keeping with the spirit of BMI and its mission, the remaining $25,000 will be donated for the creation of the Black American Music   Walk of Fame in ...