From MIDEM in Cannes, France, Grand Entertainment and Music, proudly announces the appointment of Franco DiMarco to the GEM Family

MONTREAL, Canada (Grand Entertainment & Music/ www.gem-music.com) - From the MIDEM music conference in Cannes, France, Grand Entertainment and Music, Inc. today announced the expansion of its management team with the appointment of Franco DiMarco to head up its new Sales, Marketing and Promotions Department. Mr. DiMarco brings to GENM over 25 years of experience in the distribution, sales and marketing and promotion segments of the music industry; a definite asset to the Company. His employment background includes positions in the sales and promotions departments of several leading firms in the music industry such as B.M.G. Music Canada Inc. and Polygram Canada Inc. His most recent position was in the Audio Sales and Special Markets Department of Zanin CD/DVD (www.zaninmedia.com), formerly Lem media Inc., a leading North American supplier of CD/DVD manufacturing services. His duties included developing and maintaining national and international audio accounts and conducting all events planning and promotion strategies for key audio accounts.

As Head of GENM's Sales, Marketing and Promotions Department, Mr. DiMarco's duties will include the creation and development of new marketing and promotion plans for the existing and new GENM catalogue as well as GENM's new talent roster. Mr. DiMarco will also be sharing responsibilities of the A&R (Artists and Repertoire) and Production Department with CEO Fred Berlin and Vice-President of Production Peter Stocola.
Mr. DiMarco stated: "I am pleased to accept this appointment at MIDEM in front of the entire music industry. I am happy to join the GEM family and I am looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship with the company. Thanks to our healthy repertoire and the new marketing and promotion programs I will institute, I am confident that I will be able to increase the sales and talent roster of GENM dramatically. As well, I am also looking forward to my new A&R and Production responsibilities."

CEO Fred Berlin stated: "I am proud to welcome Franco DiMarco to the GENM family. With the appointment of Mr. DiMarco, we are looking forward to a fresh and dynamic year." VP of Production Mr. Stocola stated: "We have already received accolades on the appointment of Mr. DiMarco to our Company from renowned companies such as Vale Music in Spain and Zanin Media Group."