{"id":249658,"date":"2026-04-08T06:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=249658"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:23:48","slug":"rene-brea-named-production-director-at-cdn-aims-to-revolutionize-news-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2026\/04\/08\/rene-brea-named-production-director-at-cdn-aims-to-revolutionize-news-format\/","title":{"rendered":"Rene Brea named production director at CDN, aims to revolutionize news format"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ren\u00e9 Brea \/ Ensegundos Do<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Renowned television producer Ren\u00e9 Brea has officially taken the helm as the General Production Director at CDN (Channel 37), marking a strategic shift in his career from entertainment to broadcast news. Brea, who recently resigned as programming director for the Telemicro Media Group, joins the CDN executive team with a mandate to modernize the station\u2019s content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent interview with veteran host Jochi Santos on the show Es Temprano Todav\u00eda (Color Visi\u00f3n), Brea revealed what may be plans to take a creative approach to journalism. He spoke of his long-standing ambition to reinvent the news cycle. “I am aching to do a news program. I want to take the news and turn it on its head,” Brea stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brea argued that while the facts of a story remain constant, the delivery has become stagnant in the face of digital competition. He emphasized that the industry\u2019s challenge is how to “repackage” information to engage a fragmented audience that increasingly relies on social media and streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brea\u2019s new role comes at a time of reflection for Dominican media. He echoed sentiments shared by Jochi Santos during the 2026 Soberano Awards, where Santos, upon winning the top prize, remarked that “communication needs to be improved.” Brea has publicly backed this call, suggesting that traditional media must move out of its “comfort zone” and adopt more rigorous data-driven metrics to compete with platforms like YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career milestones
Brea brings over 25 years of production experience to CDN. He is best known for:
\u2022 The Soberano Awards: He served as executive producer for six consecutive years, overseeing some of the highest-rated broadcasts in the ceremony\u2019s history, including the 2015 historic musical reunion of Olga Lara and Vickiana.
\u2022 Primetime Success: He was the creative force behind Ch\u00e9vere Nights, hosted by Milagros Germ\u00e1n, and the Freddy and Milagros Show.
\u2022 Mentorship: Brea often credits the late Freddy Beras Goico as his primary mentor in television production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As he transitions into news leadership, industry analysts are watching closely to see if Brea\u2019s “concept-creator” approach can breathe new life into the Dominican Republic\u2019s 24-hour news cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CDN (Cadena de Noticias) is owned by Multimedios del Caribe, one of the most influential media conglomerates in the Dominican Republic. The group is led by Santiago-based businessmen — Manuel Estrella, president and Felix Garcia, vice president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The acquisition of the group by Estrella and Garc\u00eda in 2005 marked a significant shift in the Dominican media landscape. In addition to CDN (Channel 37), Multimedios del Caribe also owns the historic daily newspaper El Caribe and CDN Radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of early April 2026, the corporation has implemented a structural reorganization to integrate its various platforms into what Manuel Estrella describes as an “information turbine.” These changes include:
\u2022 Nelson Rodr\u00edguez: Appointed as the director of both elCaribe and CDN.
\u2022 Ren\u00e9 Brea: Named General Production Director for the television channel.
\u2022 Marino Berig\u00fcete: Appointed to lead the radio division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more:
En Segundos <\/a>
Es Temprano Todav\u00eda \/ Jochi Santos Interview <\/a>
CDN (Canal 37) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 April 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Renowned television producer Ren\u00e9 Brea has officially taken the helm as the General Production Director at CDN (Channel 37), marking a strategic shift in his career from entertainment to broadcast news. Brea, who recently resigned as programming director for the Telemicro Media Group, joins the CDN executive team with a mandate to modernize the station\u2019s … <\/p>\n

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