Kathryn Waugh Email & Phone Number

Canada

- Launched a multi-divisional creative services company providing consulting, licensing, contracts, and creative development across music, media, and entertainment.- Lead Music Matters Consulting, offering business management, education, and advocacy for creators and underrepresented groups in the creative industries.- Developed MadFly Media Services, focused on creative consulting for media projects in film, TV, games, and publishing, including content creation and collaboration on cross-industry projects.- Provide resources for wellness and performance coaching integrated into services, offering further support for creative professionals.

MadFly Media Services offers consulting services to professionals across film, TV, gaming, and publishing, helping them bring their creative projects to life. As a consultant, I partner with media creators to provide creative direction, music supervision, and content development, ensuring a cohesive and impactful final product.- Work with filmmakers, authors, and game developers to produce collaborative, multimedia projects.- Offer creative consulting services that include storytelling, music supervision, and content creation for cross-media projects.- Develop original content and media projects across multiple platforms, focusing on innovation and collaboration.

Canada

At Music Matters Consulting, I focus on providing artist development, creative direction, and business consulting services for musicians and music entrepreneurs. My work involves guiding clients through all aspects of their creative journey—from branding and project management to understanding industry trends and building sustainable careers.- Lead artist development projects, helping clients define their brand, expand their creative vision, and achieve their professional goals.- Deliver workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions designed to educate artists on the business side of the industry.- Launching advocacy and mentorship programs aimed at fostering empowerment for women and underrepresented groups in the music industry.

- Strategic Leadership: Instrumental in shaping the vision and structure of the music department, driving sustainable objectives and implementing effective business strategies. - Collaborative Relationship Building: Foster collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and industry partners, delivering top-tier digital experiences with a focus on fan engagement, artist integrity, and leveraging emerging technologies.3. Legal and Industry Expertise: Provide expert advice on current entertainment laws, industry practices, and potential future legislation, ensuring compliance and strategic advantage. - Contract Management and Negotiation: Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a wide range of music and entertainment contracts. Assist with contract negotiations and liaise with legal counsel to ensure favorable terms and adherence to legal standards.- Team Support and Advisory: Advise and support team members on various matters including deal terms, intellectual property, deal-flow processes, and best legal and business practices. Act as a resource for general business affairs queries and decision-making processes.

1. Educational Leadership in Music Business: Serve as a Sessional Professor in the Music Business program, specializing in Entertainment Law, Music Business Practicum, Music Royalties, Music Publishing, Networking, Event Planning, Merchandise Retail and Distribution, and Copyright Law.2. Expertise in Communications Education: Act as a Sessional Professor in Communications, focusing on Presentation Techniques, Fundamental Communications, and Media Communications.3. Curriculum Development and Review: Engage in course development, mapping and review, ensuring the relevance and effectiveness of educational content in line with industry standards and academic excellence.

- Program Coordinator, Durham College, Music Business Program (2020 - 2022)- Professor, Centennial College, Music Industry Arts and Performance (2015 - 2018)- Rights Clearance Supervisor, The Discovery Channel (2012 - 2013)- Researcher, The Rights Company (2008 - 2012)- Royalties, Copyright and Licensing Specialist, peermusic Canada (2002 - 2005)- Music Supervisor, Nightingale Music (2000-2002)- Royalties Specialist, Canadian Music Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) (1997-2000)Boards and Associations:- SOCAN Board, Music Publisher Representative - CMRRA Board, Music Publisher Representative - Women in Music Canada - Women in Film and TelevisionTechnical Proficiencies:- Music Rights Management (Vistex) - Digital Audio Workstations (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro) - Music Distribution (DistroKid, CD Baby, TuneCore) - Streaming Analytics (Chartmetric, Soundcharts) - Project Management (Agile, Waterfall) - Digital Marketing (Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Mailchimp) - Financial Management Software (QuickBooks) - Blockchain and Web3 Applications