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Back by popular demand, the WCBS Bank of New York Working Women's Luncheon is set to take place Wednesday, February 15 at the Rainbow Room high above Rockefeller Center with acclaimed food author Rachael Ray and Reader's Digest's Vice President/Publishing Director Laura McEwen as the guest speakers.

DATE:
Wednesday, February 15, 2006

PLACE:
The Rainbow Room
New York, NY

TIME:
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

HOST:
Pat Carroll
WCBS-AM Morning Anchor

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray managed pubs and restaurants at the famed Sagamore Resort on Lake George and was then recruited by Cowan & Lobel, a large gourmet market in Albany, to be their food buyer.

Eventually, Ray turned the job into a dual position as food buyer and chef, jobs that she loved. As a way to increase grocery sales during the holidays, Ray began a series of cooking classes, which quickly became a happening. The cooking course promising to teach thirty "30-Minute Mediterranean Meals" became so popular that the local media sent a feature reporter to cover the phenomenon.

The following week, WRGB-TV/CBS Albany-Schenectady approached Ray about doing a weekly "30-Minute Meals" segment for the evening news. Nominated for two regional Emmy's the first year, the show was a major success; a companion cookbook sold 10,000 copies locally during the holidays.

Ray's television work grew to include a series of lifestyle and travel segments following the same theme: You do not have to be wealthy to live a rich life. Today Ray's work in food and travel continues with her popular on the Food Network shows; "30-Minute Meals" and "$40 a Day."

Her successful series of ten cookbooks, all based on the "30-Minute Meal" concept, include "30-Minute Meals," "30-Minute Meals 2," "30-Minute Meals: Get Togethers, Comfort Foods, Veggie Meals," "The Open House Cookbook" and her most recent introductions -- "Cooking 'Round The Clock Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals," "Cooking Rocks! Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals for Kids" and "Rachael Ray Best Eats In Town on $40 A Day."

The new Rachael Ray 30-Minute Get Real Meals was launched on March 29, 2005. During the 2004 holiday season, Ray had five books on the New York Times Best-Sellers List at once!

Barnes & Noble, Inc. announced that Every Day with Rachael Ray set a new sales record at the chain, selling more than 20,000 copies in the first two weeks -- the strongest launch of any food magazine. Every Day with Rachael Ray is expected to be among Barnes & Noble's top ten bestselling food magazines.

Laura McEwen
Vice President/Publishing Director
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

Laura McEwen is the Vice President and Publishing Director of Reader's Digest. In her role she oversees advertising sales, marketing and research for Reader's Digest Magazine in the United States, U.S. Selecciones, RD Specials, Reader's Digest Large Print Edition, advertising for Taste of Home properties and the new food lifestyle magazine Everyday with Rachael Ray – launching October 25, 2005. Her years of dedication demonstrate her commitment to her industry, community and now, to the mission of Reader's Digest. Laura is a recognized publishing executive with extraordinary leadership abilities.

Before joining Reader's Digest, Laura held top publishing positions as vice president/publisher at The New York Times Company Magazine Group, Associate Publisher of Hearst's Harper's Bazaar and New York manager of Family Circle. In addition, Laura held the position of Publisher of Gruner & Jahr's YM, and Publisher of Rodale's New Woman.

Laura serves on the Board of Directors of the Ad Council, as well as Cosmetic Executive Women and the President's Council of Fashion Group International. She belongs to the Advertising Women of New York, the New York Ad Club and New York Women in Communications. Laura is also active with the Magazine Publishers of America.

Laura is a graduate of Fordham University. She resides in Wilton, Connecticut with her husband Jim and son Sean.

As the most widely read magazine and trusted brand in the world, Reader's Digest is the pulse of American thought, connecting with 41 million Americans each month.

PROGRAM:
11:30 AM - Networking Reception
12:15 PM - Lunch
12:25 PM - Opening Remarks
12:30 PM - Program Begins
Pat Carroll interviews Speakers
1:15 PM - Questions and Answers
1:45 PM - Program Ends
2:00 PM - Networking Reception

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email: events@wcbs880.com or call (212) 975-3441.