TORONTO – TableRock Media has added veteran music executive Bernie Finkelstein to its Board of Directors as it readies the launch of its first app-based content streaming service this year.
The founder of True North Records, Finkelstein (pictured) has been one of the leading figures in both the Canadian and worldwide music industry. He has been awarded the Order Of Canada and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, was elected to the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame, and received both the SOCAN and Walt Grealis Special Achievement Awards. He has also been influential in shaping the music industry as an active board member with the Ontario Film Development Corporation, SOCAN Foundation, the Canadian Independent Record Production Association (CIRPA) now known as CIMA, and the Canadian Association Of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
“Bernie’s well-respected career as a leader in the music industry will be invaluable to our Board of Directors and executive team as we get ready to launch our first App-based streaming service focused on guitars later this year,” said TableRock Media co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Elliott, in the news release. “His substantial knowledge and expertise will play a significant role in the creation of original, premium content and member experiences.”
“Over the last few years, general entertainment streaming services have seen tremendous growth and TableRock Media’s vision to offer niche content to passionate audiences is truly next generation thinking,” added Finkelstein. “I am thrilled to be part of such a visionary media company that truly appreciates people want authentic and credible content to fuel their passions.”
The TableRock Media Board of Directors is chaired by Ken Murphy, co-founder of High Fidelity, HDTV and former president and general manager at Discovery Channel (Canada). In addition to Finkelstein, the BoD consists of Henry Eaton, president of Eaton Ventures, and Francis MacDougall, founder of GestureTek.
