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March 06, 2006


Anne-Marie Petrie Named Business Development Director For CBS Radio's California Stations


Anne-Marie Petrie has been named Business Development Director for CBS RADIO stations in the state of California. She will focus on creating, implementing and managing sales strategies for government initiatives and political candidates. The appointment was made by Lisa Decker, Senior Vice President, Western Region, CBS RADIO, and is effective immediately.

 

CBS RADIO owns and operates 33 stations throughout Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, and Fresno. Petrie will be based in Sacramento.

"Activity in this category has always played an important role at CBS RADIO stations." said Decker. "Having Anne-Marie on board creates an immediate efficiency and expands what we can offer our clients. We are in an ideal position as the elections heat up in California."

 

Petrie has an extensive professional background in non-profit fundraising, political public relations, radio sales, and distribution in the broadcast and entertainment industries. During her almost 10 year stint 1985-1994 as an account executive at the award-winning KINK-FM in Portland, Petrie posted record local sales achievements. As the Director of Distribution, and Development Team Leader with Will Vinton Studios, she managed domestic and international distribution of Vinton Library. Here she initiated negotiations and co-production relationships for new animated projects.

 

Additionally, Petrie served as Director of Client Relations for Nelson Communications Group/Porter Novelli, where she formed strong relationships with a wide variety of California businesses to encourage grass roots political participation and fundraising.

 

Petrie's public service includes board memberships of WEAVE (Women Escaping A Violent Environment), B Street Theatre (Fundraising Chair), Sacramento Kings Women's Organization and Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue. She was graduated from Boston University with a degree in English language and literature.

 

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