About Us

Casablanca is the largest independent music publisher in Canada. We provide both domestic and foreign music publishing administration services to copyright owners around the globe.

In addition to our hands-on knowledge of the music publishing industry, our relationships with film/television producers, record companies and advertising agencies gives us an added advantage in soliciting licenses for your catalogue.

Casablanca has a complete team of personnel to support, administer and exploit all of your music publishing copyrights.

Jennifer Mitchell, President, BComm., LL.B., was an associate at the law firm Gardiner, Roberts LLP and prior to that, Farano Green, where she specialized in entertainment, media and communications law. During her time in private practice, Jennifer represented numerous music publishers, songwriters, recording artists, record companies, distributors, and film and television production companies. Jennifer also assisted clients with respect to the acquisition, sale, financing and distribution of catalogues and intellectual property assets owned or controlled by them. In 2001, Jennifer co-founded Casablanca Media Publishing together with Edmund Glinert, and she has served as its Vice President since its inception. Jennifer is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of Casablanca and also acts as the company’s in-house general legal counsel.

Jana Cleland, Director of Music Publishing, has over 12 years of music publishing experience. Jana came from BMG Music Publishing where she worked in the copyright and royalty department before she became their Creative Manager. She promoted songs to Film, TV and media as well as pitched material to artists. For the past several years, Jana has been actively involved with the songwriter committee for the Juno Awards.

Katharine Perak, Senior Manager, Copyright Administration, brings over a decade of music industry experience and a lifetime of music enthusiasm to Casablanca Media Publishing. Katharine spent eight years at the Nettwerk Music Group, working in publishing, licensing, A&R administration, royalty accounting, and spaces in between. A move to Toronto led Katharine to Casablanca, where, as a Copyright Administration Senior Manager, she is happy to continue doing some of her favourite things: organizing catalogues, sorting out copyright details, maintaining smoothly running systems, and surrounding herself with music.

Amy Eligh, Creative Manager, joined Casablanca Media Publishing in 2005 as a Publishing Coordinator and learned about the copyright administration side of publishing. In 2007, she switched gears and became Creative Manager. In this capacity, she pitches songs for film and TV; organizes showcases for TV networks (ABC and NBC), music supervisors, and advertisers; develops new writers; arranges co-writing sessions; coordinates writing camps and scouts for talent. Amy has secured sync placements on Castle, Body of Proof, Pretty Little Liars, Being Human, Life Unexpected, Flashpoint, Degrassi: The Next Generation, TD Canada Trust, Canadian Tire among many others.

Jeniel Arrubio, Office Manager, joined Casablanca after several years at a fast-paced promotional company. She’s maintained the momentum she was famous for and provides exceptional support to Ed, Jennifer and Controller while keeping the Casablanca group of companies running smoothly. Jeniel (that’s pronounced: Jenelle) is a very cheery presence on the frontline at Casablanca.

Steve Payne, Manager, Copyright & Licensing, is a two time graduate of Fanshawe College, majoring in both Radio Broadcasting and Music Industry Arts. He may be a relatively new face in the music industry, but he is not without experience. Since moving to Toronto in 2005, Steve has built a strong background in the music business, focusing his time on licensing, publishing, editing, engineering and production. On the technical side of things, Steve also enjoys recording and producing fledgling bands as a freelance recording engineer.

Sara Muir, Assistant Manager, Royalties, comes to Casablanca with numerous years experience in varied demanding roles and possesses the skills, determination and enviable buoyant attitude to keep the Casablanca group of companies running at their best. Combine this with a true passion for music and Casablanca is quite obviously the ideal place for her to call home.

Greg Hopper, Publishing Coordinator, a fresh face to the Publishing business, Greg’s encouragement to further his knowledge of the Canadian Music Industry is second to none. A recent graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Greg was heavily involved in his campus radio station, acting as both Music Coordinator and DJ for the station during his time there. He was also involved with the local music scene in Waterloo, putting on multiple concert events through Radio Laurier, in addition to judging Battle of the Bands contests. It was his time with the station where his push to want to work in the Publishing Industry began, and has found a place here at Casablanca.

Dondrea Erauw, Publishing Coordinator, is optimistic, eccentric and undeniably influenced by the music that enters her ears. What inspires her the most is the originality of a song and whether or not it's meaning or intention truly speaks out to someone. She’s a recent graduate of the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College, where she quickly fell in love with the music business, which led her to her own adventure here at Casablanca. Ever since her high school years she has been writing, performing and booking shows of her own both with a band and as a solo artist. She knew at a very young age that music was her passion, and now wants both performing and the music business to be her labor and craft. Now, the freshest face at Casablanca, she’s persistent on learning as much as possible, while challenging herself daily.