Elyssa Macri

Director of Communications & Industry Relations

CMRRA
Elyssa Macri

Proudest 2025 Achievement:

After coming back from maternity leave in September 2024, I’m most proud of how I jumped back in and hit the ground running on CMRRA’s 50th anniversary. 2025 is a milestone year for the organization with new branding, marketing campaigns, sponsorship activations, signature events and more, which I shaped and carried forward with my team. It was also an opportunity to spotlight the essential contributions of music publishers and the community we serve. Balancing all of that with life as a toddler mom has been equal parts challenging and rewarding, and I’m proud of the impact I’ve been able to make for CMRRA and the industry during such a significant year.

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One Thing I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career:

One thing I know now is that the work happening behind the scenes is just as important as what happens in the spotlight. Early in my career, I thought the industry was mostly about the people in front of the camera or on stage, the ones whose stories were being told. Over time, I’ve seen how strategy, communications, and relationship building make those big moments possible. The ideas, planning, and execution that often go unseen are what carry a project or an organization forward. It’s given me a deep appreciation for the teams working off stage whose contributions are every bit as vital. Recognizing that has shaped the way I approach my career and the value I place on collaboration across the industry.