WHO WE ARE

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

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
  • Music Industry Association of Newfoundland & Labrador



MICHAEL TRENHOLM - President

Atlantic 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.





SEAN KEMP - Senior Associate

Sean Kemp has joined Atlantic Multimedia as a Senior Associate in Halifax. This exceptional violinist released his debut CD in 2007. Moscow Madness was nominated for an East Coast Music Award in 2008. Sean has been the principal violinist for multiple ECMA winner and Juno nominee Lennie Gallant. He recently backed up Ann Murray during her maritime tour. This highly regarded industry professional has performed with numerous other groups on professionally acclaimed recordings.

2008 was also a busy year for Sean in the studio preparing sound tracks for television program and National Film Board of Canada documentaries.

Originally from London, England, Sean took up permanent residence in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2002. He started playing the violin at the age of six and went on to receive his musical training at the Royal College of Music in the UK. He later studied acting at the "State Institute of Cinematography", Moscow, Russia.





BRENDA GATZA MCQUIRE - 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.



EXTENDED FAMILY

Atlantic Multimedia believes in always having the best people for every project, so if there is something required that Michael, Sean or Brenda don't specialize in we will go outside the company and search out the experts in that field to help make it happen.




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