CMRRA

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

PROFILE – UMPG’s Stephen Dallas on songwriter-first culture and the rebirth of music publishing

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By Isabelle Spearin You could say that Stephen Dallas, Senior VP of Universal Music Publishing Group’s business, legal and digital business development division, has seen it all. Fronting the legal departments of three of the world’s largest music publishers over the last 15 years, he’s witnessed first-hand the industry’s darkest moments and ultimately, its rebirth. […]

In House – Manpreet Jhass

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You’re back at CMRRA for a second time! Right now you’re working with the CSI Trust. Can you tell me about your job working with royalties and claims?  It is my second time at CMRRA and I’m happy I made the decision to come back. Even better, I couldn’t be happier to be on Joy’s […]

PROFILE Kobalt EVP Bob Bruderman navigates music publishing’s digital disruption

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Kobalt’s Executive Vice President of Global Digital Partnerships Bob Bruderman knew the tide was turning. After eleven years at Sony Music Entertainment, mostly spent in publishing and navigating complex digital deals, it was clear the industry was on the brink of disruption.

In House – Julie Dix

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Julie Dix – Mechanical Licensing and Tariff Coordinator, CMRRA You work in licensing, specifically with the major labels, I’ve heard that your day-to-day could be described as a bridge – could you explain what your week looks like at CMRRA? I definitely do feel like a bridge between the major labels and our publisher clients. […]

PROFILE Songtrust President Molly Neuman on Access, Education, and Empowerment in the Digital Age

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From Riot Grrrl to royalty advocate, Songtrust President, Molly Neuman, speaks her mind. By Isabelle Speerin Some may know Songtrust President, Molly Neuman, as a pioneer of the 90s riot grrrl feminist movement, but she didn’t stop there. Decades later, she’s still advocating for creators. Aside from a stint in California, Neuman was born and […]

In House – Pamela Nichol

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We spoke with Pamela Nichol, Supervisor, Royalty Processing & Distribution at CMRRA about her vital role in the CMRRA ecosystem and how she finds satisfaction in her job. Tell us about your role in royalties at CMRRA? I oversee some of the royalty processing aspects of our quarterly distributions related to areas like Independent Label, […]

PROFILE Warner Chappell Music’s VP of Digital Licensing Natalie Madaj is at the forefront

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By Jonathan Dekel There is no doubt that the current pandemic has forced the majority of the workforce to shift how they do business, but for Natalie Madaj, Warner Chappell’s Vice President, Digital Licensing, North America, little has changed. “I have been extremely lucky to work remotely fairly often during my time with Warner Chappell,” […]

In House – Andrew Hunter

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This month we reached out to Andrew Hunter, Legal Counsel for CMRRA, to give us his worldview. Give us a snapshot of what you do at CMRRA!I’m Legal Counsel in the Legal and Business Affairs department here at CMRRA, with a focus on licensing CMRRA’s repertoire for all the different uses of our clients’ musical […]

PROFILE Rell Lafargue: on music publishing, his road to Reservoir and building a complete music company

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President and Chief Operating Officer of Reservoir, Rell Lafargue, has come a long way from his days in the orchestra pit. Lafargue hails from Louisiana, where music enjoys a rich history and is deeply woven into the fabric of society, from sidewalks to front porches to performance halls. “I come from a musical family,” Lafargue […]

Reminder – The Unclaimed Works Portal Is Live

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On February 26, 2019, CMRRA unveiled a new, free online Unclaimed Works Portal powered by CMRRA Direct to give publishers and songwriters the ability to search for unpaid digital uses of their repertoire in Canada. The portal provides easy access to sound recording data aggregated from multiple digital services by the International Standard Recording Code […]