Industry veterans Shirley Eikhard and Julian Taylor discover a long and rewarding path to success [Editorial note: CMRRA’s clients include music publishers who help guide and add tangible trusted value to songwriter careers as well as self-published songwriters who do the work directly. This month’s feature focuses on two stories from our self-published clients whose […]
In House: Kristen Hunkin
We spoke with Kristen Hunkin, Online SODRAC Coordinator & Counterclaims Administrator who self-describes her role at CMRRA as our resident “claims detective.” We spoke with her about her work, her pets and hobbies and her relationship with music. Tell us about your path to CMRRA and about your focus at CMRRA? After graduating from the […]
In House: Steve Quinney & Jason Corrigan
When the pandemic forced everyone to work from home in March 2020, our IT department did some very heavy lifting; transitioning all of us online at home and adapting to our needs in our new working environments. One year later, we check in with Steve Quinney and Jason Corrigan, stewards of our IT department at […]
PROFILE: Melanie Santa Rosa
by Isabelle Speerin “I could be wrong, but I think I just saw a commercial without a Who song in it,” joked comedian Conan O’Brien to his 28 million followers back in 2015.It wasn’t far from the truth. Six commercials with The Who songs were in rotation on US prime-time television at the time. Most […]
PROFILE: Vivian Barclay
par Erin Lowers There are many reasons why music professionals end up in the music industry — sometimes it’s because they themselves are artists, and sometimes it’s because, in one way or another, music saved their lives, and sometimes, it’s because of the soundtracks they hear when thinking about life-changing moments. In 2020, it’s safe […]
In House: Desmond Marshall
We wanted some get-off-the-couch-even-though-we-are-all-working-from-home inspiration for the new year, so, naturally, we spoke with Desmond Marshall, an Online Administrator at CMRRA and our resident fitness motivator! You’re a graduate of Trebas in Audio Engineering and a longtime member of our Online Licensing team at CMRRA and joined us initially as part of the Gracenote lyrics […]
PROFILE: Jennifer Mitchell’s wonderful world begins with songs and looks to the future
par Jon Dekel When Jennifer Mitchell first heard “What a Wonderful World,” she could never have imagined that one day she would be working to represent the timeless anthem (that was written in 1968 by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss and recorded by Louis Armstrong), alongside other classics like “My Way,” “YMCA,” and the […]
In House: Shari Segal
This month, we spoke with Shari Segal, CMRRA’s Supervisor, Data Exchange. You are often described as the bridge builder at CMRRA. Can you tell us about your role and how you landed at CMRRA? After working a few years maintaining systems at an insurance company, I got my dream job. I was hired in 1990 […]
PROFILE : Anthem Entertainment Group’s Helen Murphy’s creative-first publishing philosophy
by Jon Dekel In a perfect world, Helen Murphy would be celebrating 2020 by spearheading José Feliciano’s long-awaited comeback. The Chief Executive Officer of Anthem Entertainment Group, Murphy spent the better part of 2019 setting the stage for a comeback by the legendary guitarist and singer. She directed and co-wrote a new documentary titled Behind […]
In House: Sagelee Dinnall Archer
We spoke with Sagelee Dinnall Archer about her role as an Online Licensing Administrator at CMRRA and her love of music. What was your path to CMRRA? My path to CMRRA was quite simple. In the summer of 2017, I’d just finished studying Music Performance and Technology (majoring in guitar) with the Metalworks Institute in […]
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