Kobalt Ups Samii To VP, Creative

• Kobalt Music Publishing has promoted Amanda Samii to VP, Creative. Based in Kobalt’s Los Angeles office, Samii was previously a Senior Director, Creative and was instrumental in signing such hitmakers as Marshmello, writers/producers like Finneas O’Connell and other notable names including Syd, Rogét Chahayed, Mike Crossey, Michael Matosic, Peter Thomas and Paul Meany.

Kobalt Chief Creative Officer Sas Metcalfe commented, “I’m very proud to see Amanda become VP, Creative at Kobalt. Having worked with her for a number of years, I have seen her true passion for music and her loyalty to our writers and artists, always giving 100 percent. This promotion is hard earned and well deserved.” Sue Drew, Kobalt’s GM, Creative & Acquisitions added, “It has been a pleasure watching Amanda grow from assistant to Vice President!  Her work ethic is first rate and her prescience in signings has been very thoughtful. She embodies the spirit of Kobalt and is a team player who can be counted on.”

Samii joined Kobalt in 2011 as an assistant on the Creative team and has grown her career building strong relationships, signing big talent and creating valuable opportunities for its clients. “They say if you love what you do it will never feel like a ‘job,'” said Samii. “I can say wholeheartedly that it has been a pleasure to work at Kobalt for the last eight years. For me, publishing started as a curiosity but quickly turned into my greatest passion. I’m excited to step into the role of Vice President, Creative and continue to discover and cultivate great talent.”