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 […]
In House: Caroline Ives
Our November In House profile focuses on our Membership Services Administrator, Caroline Ives! Caroline shared with us her journey with CMRRA, her passion for music, and her fond memories of PEI’s music scene. You’re currently CMRRA’s Membership Services Administrator, what does your day-to-day work life entail? For me, a typical day involves answering emails from […]
Show Me The Money workshop lays down the basics about rights and royalties
In case you missed it, CMRRA and a host of other music industry professionals gathered on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, to provide guidance to songwriters and publishers navigating music rights and royalties. The colourfully titled “Show Me The Money! – A music royalties 101 workshop” was a free-to-attend virtual event with a focus on CMRRA’s […]
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 […]
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 – 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. […]
