Erica Ehm joins Casablanca Media Acquisitions TORONTO, Canada – Casablanca Media Acquisitions Inc. today announced that television personality Erica Ehm has joined Casablanca as a songplugger to promote and solicit Casablanca’s extensive music catalogue. In this newly created position Erica will focus on film, television and advertising placement and will also be involved in assessing potential catalogue acquisitions. The Casablanca catalogue includes songs and master recordings from Canadian acts like Chilliwack, Toronto, the Headpins, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, The Good Brothers, and Michael Pickett as well as children’s recording artists Sharon, Lois & Bram, Fred Penner, Al Simmons, and Norman Foote. Casablanca also administers publishing for a number of significant foreign music publishers. "I’ve always been a champion of Canadian musicians, and believe so strongly in the wealth of talent this country has produced. I was thrilled when Casablanca contacted me" says Ehm. "They are home to so many quality recordings, and remarkable artists that deserve a second look. I know that there is a place for this music in current productions, and am committed to working with my friends in the television, film and advertising communities to make this happen." "We are very excited to have Erica joining our team" commented Casablanca’s President Ed Glinert. "She was the voice of her generation across Canada, and with a career that has touched every spectrum of our industry, there is no doubt that Erica is the ideal choice for this position. She understands the marketplace, and has an affinity for music -- a combination that will be a great asset to our organization. Casablanca is committed to aggressively marketing songs that we own or administer for third parties". Erica, who is notably the first female MuchMusic host, has had a multi-faceted career. She is also an award-winning songwriter who has penned songs for a host of notable performers including Cassandra Vasik, Joel Feeney, Tim Thorney, Tom Jackson, Van Morrison, and Eleanor McCain among others. Erica’s songwriter talents have been recognized by her peers. She has garnered SOCAN, CCMA and Juno awards for her contributions to the Canadian music community. She has also earned kudos for her work in television, radio, film, theater, and journalism. Erica is a renaissance woman and is exited to add music publishing to her resume. Casablanca Media Acquisitions Inc. is a privately held company, with offices based in Toronto. The company operates a number of subsidiaries, including Casablanca Media Publishing Inc. and Casablanca Kids Inc. The company controls 50 percent of Solid Gold Records, which includes major Canadian rock performers from the 1970s and 1980s. Its president, Ed Glinert, has more that 35 years of experience in the entertainment business, as an agent, concert promoter, and, for the last 25 years, as one of the principal entertainment business lawyers in Canada. For further information contact; Victoria Lord Phone: 416-484-9047/Email: victoria.lord@sympatico.ca |
