WHO WE ARE

Atlantic Multimedia Inc. was founded in Truro, Nova Scotia in 1997. Today the company operates in Ottawa and with associates in Nova Scotia.

Atlantic Multimedia Inc. is proud to hold membership in the following organizations:

  • Council for the Arts in Ottawa
  • Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
  • Music Nova Scotia
  • East Coast Music Association
  • Music Prince Edward Island
  • New Brunswick Music Association 


MICHAEL TRENHOLM - President

Jon Janes of Newfoundland's The Mountain and the Trees chatting with Mike TrenholmAtlantic Mulitmedia founder, Michael Trenholm brings more than 20 years experience in all forms of media. As a long time award winning broadcast journalist, he has a deep understanding of television, radio and print. As an early adopter of the web, Mr. Trenholm was personally responsible for the successful deployment of one the first websites ever actively used in Canada during a political election campaign. He has worked with several large non-profit and non-government agencies including managing communications for the Native Council of Nova Scotia, USC Canada, and the Nova Scotia Emergency Measures Organization.

His private sector work includes several years experience working with a client representing and conducting business intelligence for leading global Government Economic Development Agencies such as: Invest Hong Kong, Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation, Calgary Economic Development, British Midlands, Welsh Development Agency, and The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Atlantic Multimedia has experienced recent growth in providing services to the arts and culture sector and performers . Now the company in the midst of its own content development for the web with the pending launch of an ecommerce site and a multimedia network.







BRENDA GATZA McGUIRE - Senior Associate

Ms. McGuire is a well-rounded business professional with experience in business planning, business development, economic development, and communications. Her achievements have included building and managing a small and successful IT consulting business, tripling the growth of another small IT firm within her sales division, and helping clients achieve their business goals. Ms. McGuire prides herself on her professionalism, integrity and the drive to succeed.

Ms. McGuire adds considerable depth in ensuring the future objectives of Atlantic Multimedia. She received her Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS); Concentration in communications; from the University College of Cape Breton where she went on to gain experience working in the media. Ms. McGuire is also a Coal Miners daughter from New Victoria, Cape Breton . She currently resides in Ottawa.

Brenda is actively involved with our clients on our e-commerce application and in implimenting new sales and marketing intiatives for East Coast Kitchen Party.





LINDA RANKIN - Senior Associate

Linda Rankin of Mabou, Nova Scotia, well known as manager of the Strathspey Place Theatre for many successful years.

 

During her time at the theatre, Linda was very involved with the Atlantic Presenters Association, taking part in panel discussions and workshops, attending numerous industry conferences held by Contact East, Contact Ontario and the East Coast Music Association. Linda served on the Board of Directors for Celtic Colours Association for 6 years and on the Executive in her last year.  Linda also served on the executive of the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia and the Celtic Heart of North America Association.  She is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

 

Linda has been a stage manager for the Stan Rogers Folk Festival for the past few years and a Venue Manager for the ECMA's when they were held in Sydney, NS. Linda has been involved in the music industry for more than a decade. Her experience includes promoting artists, events and programs as well as producing many successful events with her passion for the arts and positive personality. Linda will be working actively in artist development and relations and government/industry relations. 



 




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