Event Hosting Services

At the heart of McCarthy Media Group is Karen Flanagan McCarthy, a twenty-year veteran of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).  Even after several years at the helm of McCarthy Media Group, she is still approached by CBC Radio listeners, proving that connecting with your audience leaves a strong impression for years to come.

Ms. Flanagan McCarthy has hosted and presented at galas, festivals, and ceremonies including the MASC Gala, Leadership Ottawa, and the City of Ottawa's Civic Appreciation Awards.   She has co-hosted the world-renowned CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival since its inception in 1994.

Let McCarthy Media Group supply your event with a professional and engaging host to connect with your audience -- and make your next event a memorable one!

Our clients say...
"You never fail to please…. despite a false start due to last minute scrambling to assemble Mayor and members of Council, you kept the proceedings moving with dignity, grace and humour. Your overall command of the order of programme allowed us to finish in excellent time. As was the case last year and again this, we could not have found a more suitable and perfect Master of Ceremonies for this function." – Barbara Tiffin, Voluntary Sector Secretariat, Corporate Services, City of Ottawa

"As always, all the extra touches that you put in your presentation made sure that the event was professional, passionate and pure." -- Bart Bakker, Executive Director, Leadership Ottawa