Laurie Gelbloom, CMRRA’s Legal Counsel shared with us her passion and proudest accomplishments while fighting for fair representation for creators and songwriters in the music industry and the importance that music plays in her life. You are Legal Counsel at CMRRA, tell us a little more about what that means! As Counsel, I handle a […]
Unlock access to royalty payment details (and more!) in the CMRRA Direct client portal
The CMRRA Direct client portal is a powerful tool that provides secure access to our clients’ personal data. Once you are a client of CMRRA, make sure that you register so that you can access your account details. The portal gives you access to your registered repertoire, CMRRA communications, licensing, and royalty details so that […]
PROFILE – Abby North: advocacy, allyship and the legacy of Unchained Melody
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” […]
PROFILE – UMPG’s Stephen Dallas on songwriter-first culture and the rebirth of music publishing
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. […]
PROFILE Kobalt EVP Bob Bruderman navigates music publishing’s digital disruption
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.
