CMRRA

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

PROFILE: Disney Music Group’s Peter Jansson approaches music publishing from a global perspective

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By Isabelle Speerin When Peter Jansson played Disney’s most popular songs on his piano as a child, he never imagined that one day he would be on Disney Music Publishing’s management team. “I loved those songs so much, I memorized them back to front and at the end of every practice session my mother would […]

In House: Sandra Nettleton

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We spoke with Sandra Nettleton, our Director of Licensing and Royalties at CMRRA, about reaching the 30 year milestone working at CMRRA and the changes she’s witnessed along the way. Congratulations on your 30 year milestone! You’ve witnessed the transition from paper statements to electronic files, what is the most significant development that you’ve been […]

PROFILE – Abby North: advocacy, allyship and the legacy of Unchained Melody

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by Jonathan Dekel As the founder of Unchained Melody Publishing LLC, Abby North has unique insight into the value of one of the most popular entries in the American songbook. Written by noted film composer Alex North (Abby’s father-in-law) and Tin Pan Alley lyricist Hy Zaret for an otherwise unremarkable 1955 prison film, “Unchained Melody” […]

In House – Karola Kinkel

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This month, we spoke with Karola Kinkel, our Senior Royalty Administrator at CMRRA.  Your hard work helps the royalties team process money for clients. Could describe the different things you do in your job at CMRRA? Having worked in almost every department in the last 27 years, CMRRA is part of my DNA. I thrive on dealing […]

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, […]