AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST DON NEWMAN JOINS BLUESKY STRATEGY GROUP

OTTAWA, Sept. 16 /CNW/ - Don Newman, award-winning veteran journalist formerly of CBC Television, is joining the team at Bluesky Strategy Group (www.blueskystrategygroup.com), an Ottawa-based firm specializing in strategic communications and public affairs.

Mr. Newman, a recipient of the Order of Canada, whose celebrated career has spanned more than 40 years in broadcast as well as print journalism, will become Bluesky's Senior Strategic Advisor.

"I am delighted to join the strategic team at Bluesky Strategy Group, and I look forward to contributing to the smart and creative public affairs solutions that Bluesky is known for delivering to its clients," said Mr. Newman.

Bluesky Principal Tim Barber said, "Don Newman is well-known as the face and voice of experience in Canadian political broadcasting, and he is widely sought out for his insights. For decades he has been telling the story directly to Canadians and now he will help Bluesky's clients best tell their stories to audiences across Canada.  We are thrilled to welcome him to the Bluesky team."

"Don Newman's experience, expertise and vast networks in media, politics and the Canadian business community will enable him to provide valuable strategic advice and media training to Bluesky Strategy Group's clients," said Susan Smith, Principal of Bluesky. "People trust Don, and they trust the advice that he gives - Bluesky is delighted to have him on board."

Bluesky Strategy Group is a leading edge public affairs firm recognized for providing clients with creative communications and strategic public affairs advice and execution that makes a difference. For more information about Bluesky Strategy Group and a full list of our services, please visit www.blueskystrategygroup.com.

For further information:

Susan Smith, Principal, Bluesky Strategy Group
t: 613-241-3512 x. 221, c: 613-371-0624, e:[email protected]