Mondo.NYC Speaker
Jamie Dominguez
National Director of Industry Relations, The Mechanical Licensing Collective
Jamie Dominguez is the National Director of Industry Relations at the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), where she creates and maintains relationships with industry organizations and their stakeholders such as songwriters, publishers, business managers and music industry attorneys. With 25 years of experience in the music industry, Jamie collaborates with creators across all genres and specializes in rights management, music publishing, artist development and education initiatives. In her role at The MLC, Jamie is responsible for amplifying the identity and mission of The MLC by communicating critical messages. She actively participates in industry events and conferences strategically positioned to reach key audiences and effectively tell the story of The MLC. Additionally, Jamie follows current and emerging music trends to facilitate a steady influx of new songwriters and partners across all genres and platforms.
Beginning her career in Austin, Texas, Jamie earned a BA in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media Studies from the University of Texas. During college, she gained experience in radio and entertainment PR. After graduating, Jamie moved to New York City to join SESAC, where she spent 19 years growing within the company, identifying, curating and nurturing their extensive roster of songwriters. As Senior Director of Creative Services, she led the New York-based team in supporting and creating opportunities for SESAC-affiliated songwriters and publishers, while also forging alliances with other industry organizations and their stakeholders. Jamie's dedication to building a healthy music industry ecosystem by encouraging fair business practices and empowering creators led her to join Sound Royalties in July 2020 as Regional Director of Business Development & Artist Relations, where she launched the company's New York presence. In this role, she provided music creators with financial insight and alternative funding strategies that allowed them to access capital without sacrificing ownership of their copyrights or independence. A committed mentor and educator, Jamie joined the Berklee NYC faculty in September 2021 to teach Business and Entrepreneurship in the Creative Space as part of their Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program at the Power Station in Manhattan. Passionate about supporting creatives and building community, Jamie volunteers for various non-profit organizations. She is currently serving her third term as Governor of the Recording Academy's New York Chapter and sits on the Board of Directors for Mono Stereo Groove and Filipinos Advancing Creative Education (FACE). She has also previously served on the Library of Congress National Recording Preservation Board and the Education Special Projects Committee for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Breaking Down All the Ways Creators Get Paid and Maximize Revenue in the Streaming Era
10/16/24, 3:00 PM
In today's rapidly evolving music industry, navigating the digital landscape has become paramount for independent artists. This panel brings together industry experts that are on the forefront of royalty collection to dissect the intricate web of royalty streams available and unveil strategies for maximizing earnings in the streaming age, with insights from the creator's perspective.
Join us for an exploration of the diverse revenue streams available to creators. Whether you're an independent artist or someone who works with them, this panel offers industry and creator insights, actionable advice and real-world examples to help you thrive in the modern music industry and maximize earnings in the streaming age
Common Pitfalls in Leveraging Your Music Catalog and How to Maintain Ongoing Cash Flow
10/10/23, 3:00 PM
This panel will explore the common pitfalls a creative can encounter when leveraging their music catalog. There are a growing number of alternative funding options these days, so it’s imperative that musicians and their teams weigh all of the options to fully understand what they’re getting and what they’re giving up.
ARTISTS MUST GET PAID!
10/11/22, 4:00 PM
Great art + good data + powerful technology = increased financial success and value for the artist and the community
We’ve gathered a range of music leaders from multiple industry verticals to share their stories and insight into strategies to maximize opportunities for artists and songwriters to grow their audiences via new business models and cutting-edge tech, resulting in greater transparency, more accurate data, faster payment cycles, and ultimately more money in artists’ pockets.
Join us for a broad-based discussion and AMA with representatives from the label, publishing, DSP, data, booking, and media worlds as they share their vision and experience.