by Jon Dekel CMRRA is examining the future in 2022. With change as a constant in our world right now, we examine the future opportunities in music publishing. We’re asking leaders in the music publishing space what is next. What changes are happening at their companies right now? What are their predictions? Is there a song that […]
In House: Taylor Trudel
We spoke with Taylor Trudel, CMRRA’s Industry Relations & Communications Coordinator, about her path to working in the music industry, her zoo at home and the conversations she’s been involved in with respect to diversity equity and inclusion at CMRRA. Did you always want to work in the music industry? What led you to CMRRA? […]
In House: Dennis Amos
This month’s In House article features CMRRA’s Counterclaims Administrator, Dennis Amos! Dennis shared with us details about the counterclaims process, what inspired him to pursue a career in the music industry, and his proudest accomplishments. What does your day-to-day look like as a Counterclaims Administrator at CMRRA? What’s the process of resolving a counterclaim? As […]
Plan for your Success with CMRRA!
As the snow starts to melt, and the days get longer, those of us in Canada tend to get pretty excited about the return of spring. The warmer weather is upon us and there’s no better time to do a little spring cleaning, CMRRA-style. As much for newcomers to CMRRA, as for those who have […]
In House: Ingrid Crozier
This month, we chatted with CMRRA’S Controller, Ingrid Crozier. Learn about her work at CMRRA, how her accounting background led to working in the music industry, and her love for live events! Can you tell me more about what it means to work as the Controller at CMRRA? Being the Controller means I oversee all […]
In House: Lydia Couture-Comtois
This month we spoke with CMRRA’s Executive Assistant & Lead Office Administrator, Lydia Couture-Comtois. Lydia shared with us the parts of her job that bring her the most excitement, more on her training in paralegal studies and advice to women working in the music industry! You’ve been working at CMRRA for nearly eight years as […]
SPOTLIGHT: Sony Music Publishing Canada’s Mishelle Pack
by Tabassum Siddiqui As the world’s largest music publisher, Sony Music Publishing represents some of the world’s best songwriters and catalogues, from The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones to contemporary hitmakers like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Jay-Z and Ed Sheeran. Despite their powerful presence in the music publishing space, even […]
In House: Ruthie Larbi
Ruthie Larbi, a Royalty Administrator in CMRRA’s distribution team, shared with us details about her work at CMRRA, the importance of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at music events, and recalls strong Black music industry professionals that have inspired her throughout her career in this month’s featured In House article. You began your time at […]
SPOTLIGHT: The Royalty Network’s Frank Liwall
by Jon Dekel In July of 2020, independent publisher The Royalty Network launched a program aimed at enabling people of colour through mentorship. Sporting an advisory council including entertainment attorney Kendall Minter, music executive Laze Elliott, producer Darien Bankhead a.k.a. Boyband, artists stic & M-1 from dead prez, and Harmony Program executive director Anne Fitzgibbon, […]
In House: Angela Fex
This month, we had the opportunity to talk with Angela Fex, our Manager of Mechanical Licensing, at CMRRA. We were fortunate to hear her take on the evolution of mechanical licensing over the next five years, as well as what she considers a heavily impactful moment in her life, inspired by a deep appreciation for […]
