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CBC Radio Wins Big at New York Festivals

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The CBC was named “Broadcaster of the Year” and a sizeable number of CBC Radio programs took home medals and other honours at the 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Awards(R) last night in New York City.

“This is truly fantastic. My heartiest congratulations to everyone involved in creating such outstanding radio,” remarked Denise Donlon, general manager of CBC Radio.

“The breadth of programming held up for distinction by these awards is truly remarkable and a wonderful testament to the depth of programming choices that CBC provides to our audiences. We are deeply honoured,” Donlon said.

A total of 17 CBC Radio programs were awarded medals at the 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Awards(R), including the coveted Grand Award gold medal, which went to THE CURRENT for its documentary, “Twice Lost” on a brother and sister’s fractuous relationship. Another six CBC programs received finalist honours.

“With the recent pick up of Q with Jian Ghomeshi on American public radio network PRI and the ongoing success of other CBC Radio programs such as WireTap south of the border, these award wins just further send the message that CBC produces some of the finest programming in the world,” said Kirstine Stewart, interim executive vice-president of CBC. “Our heartfelt thanks to the New York Festivals for the recognition.”

“CBC’s stellar entries impressed our international Grand Jury across the board,” said Rose Anderson, executive director of the New York Festivals. “The breadth and depth of their superior programming is the benchmark for the Broadcaster of the Year Award. Kudos to CBC for being awarded the prestigious title of New York Festivals Broadcaster of the Year for the past four years out of five!”

Laura Da Re appointed as CBC Radio’s director of financial projects

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CBC Radio general manager Denise Donlon today announced the appointment of Laura Da Re, as director, financial projects, CBC Radio.

In this new position, Da Re will focus on financial projects and strategies including revenue opportunities for Radio. She will be part of the radio strategic team and will also work with network finance on various projects.

“CBC Radio is always looking for ways to increase revenue and manage our resources in order to extend the value of our world class content, particularly in an increasingly multi platform universe,” said Donlon. “Laura’s skills and experience as a financial analyst and project manager will be of great value to us as we strive to bring Canadians public radio of the highest quality without compromise. We’re delighted to welcome her back to the CBC family.”

A chartered accountant, Laura Da Re has held several positions with CBC over the past decade—first as director, financial operations, then as director, special projects and most recently assisting with the program inventory project for CBC Television. Prior to this, she held a series of senior accounting, management and controller positions for Clarke, Henning & Co., Ernst & Young, Cayman Airways and Cayman Islands Tourism. She was also financial controller for the e-commerce startup Bizmatica S.p.A. in Milan.

Da Re begins in her new role effective March 1, 2010.