EPISODE SUMMARY: Adam Taylor, President and CEO of APM Music, shares his non-linear career path from chemist and perfumer to producing landmark TV for Lifetime and PBS, co-founding a direct marketing enterprise, and becoming the driving force behind APM Music. He explains how he champions composers, shapes production-music strategy, and builds longevity in media. Expect behind-the-scenes TV stories, leadership lessons for broadcasters and creatives, and actionable career takeaways.

On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Adam about:

Becoming the head of his family business, Caswell-Massey, and its legacy as the oldest chemist and perfumer in America
What he learned about marketing top-shelf intellectual property
His pivot into the entertainment industry and how he started Goldman Taylor, producing movies and TV
Working with scientists to market their ideas as the founder of Taylor Fox
Getting hired as the head of APM, how he modernized the company, and what a day in his life is like
The impact of AI on the world of production music and his vision for the future
Chairing the Production Music Association and how he creates community, educates, and advocates for the production music industry
How he gives back through community engagement and philanthropy
His advice for aspiring composers

And More!

ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:
With over three decades of experience in the music and intellectual property sectors, Adam Taylor has been instrumental in helping companies, organizations, and individuals harness the value of their copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

For the past twenty-two years, he has led APM Music, the world’s premier production music company, renowned for delivering high-quality scores, themes, and background music across various media platforms. Since its inception in 1983, APM has provided an extensive catalog that spans genres from contemporary urban and rock to classical and archival recordings, shaping the soundtracks of countless TV shows, films, commercials, and video games.

Before his tenure at APM Music, Adam co-founded Taylor/Fox Enterprises, collaborating with innovators to market unique, patent-protected inventions. He also played a key role as a co-founding partner at Goldman/Taylor Entertainment, where he developed significant television properties, including the Lifetime series “Confessions of Crime” and the acclaimed PBS series “Joseph Campbell – Mythos,” featuring Academy Award® winner Susan Sarandon.

Adam’s career began at Caswell-Massey, the oldest chemists and perfumers in the U.S., where he served as President/CEO for a decade.

In addition to his leadership in the music industry, Adam is dedicated to humanitarian efforts. He serves on the Board of Advisors for IsraAid, focusing on crisis response and community recovery, and is involved with the Council of Advisors for the Zelikow School for Jewish Non-Profit Management and the Advisory Board of Creative Community for Peace. His commitment to both the arts and social impact underscores his influential role in today’s cultural landscape.

LINKS:

Brightlight Kenya

https://www.brightlightkenya.org/

Tomfoolery SpongeBob Remix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXVIbs4CR0

Sosh and Mosh

https://www.instagram.com/soshmosh?igsh=MWF1OGl6cGQ3ZmdrYw==

Groove Factory

https://www.groovefactory.group/

Somebody Call Sean Penn

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sean-penn-battle-jacob-ostreicher-bolivia-prison.html

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