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: 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 […]
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 […]
Music Publisher With Impact: Randall Wixen
by Isabelle Speerin Casting a forensic eye to his clients’ statements is one way that Wixen Music Publishing founder, Randall Wixen, sets himself apart in an increasingly competitive publishing industry. “Most publishers are just collecting and processing through automatic exchange of electronic files,” he explained. “We actually look for missing money and incorrect rates. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
