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Healthy MEdia Commission releases 'Elements of Healthy Media' report AWM Share    
AWM applauds the Healthy MEdia: Commission for Positive Images of Women and Girls commission co-chairs Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning actor and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and Deborah Taylor Tate, former FCC commissioner on the release of the commission's first report. The Elements of Healthy Media defines what comprises positive and healthy media — from onscreen images, to increased and diverse roles for women, to healthy and meaningful relationships. These definitions lay the groundwork for the commission's final recommendations, scheduled for release this fall. More 
Pat Summitt to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom Chicago Tribune Share
Pat Summitt, the former head coach of the University of Tennessee's women's basketball team, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced. Summitt, the winningest coach in basketball history, announced her retirement after coaching the Lady Volunteers for 38 years. Summitt was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. More Women making their mark on craft brew scene The Associated Press via The Washington Post Share
A brew and a bro — it's the classic pairing, right? Not necessarily. From the rise of female brew masters to the growth of women's tasting groups, women are becoming much more than a pint-sized part of the brewing world. The emergence of women as both beer-lovers and brewers happened as the craft beer scene grew overall by leaps and bounds, and that's no coincidence, says Lisa Morrison, Oregon-based writer, blogger and author of "Craft Beers of the Pacific Northwest." More 1st look at Bethenny Frankel's novel 'Skinnydipping' The Hollywood Reporter Share
Bethenny Frankel, the multihyphenate reality star, can now check novelist off her bucket list. Skinnydipping, her first novel, arrives in bookstores soon and The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive preview. Skinnydipping follows the story of Faith Brightstone, an aspiring actress, who moves from New York to Hollywood with big dreams of making it as an actress. More 
Former BlogHer executive now Women's Digital Ad Network head Mediabistro Share
Gina Garrubbo has been named senior vice president of Hearst Magazines International's Global Women's Digital Advertising Network. Garrubbo was most recently a consultant, but from 2007 to 2011 she was Executive Vice President of BlogHer, a large community of blogs. More 'Prevention' names Lori Burgess publisher Adweek Share
Rodale's Prevention has named Lori Burgess as its new publisher, replacing Laura Petasnick, who left for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia after a year and a half in the job. Burgess has had publishing roles at several of the industry's leading titles, including House & Garden, Elle and Seventeen. More Mia Haugen taking executive producer slot at Current TV Media Life Share
Current TV has named Mia Haugen executive producer of its upcoming "Gavin Newsom Show," which stars California's lieutenant governor. Haugen was previously executive producer at The Street. More Messer moves up at 'Bobby Bones Show' Radio Ink Share
Alayna Messer has been upped to executive producer at Premiere Radio Networks' Bobby Bones Show, where she began as an intern in 2005. Messer was most recently network producer of the nationally syndicated morning show. "Alayna has risen from being a hard-working intern to the engine that makes the show go," Bones said. I'm proud to have her on my team, and excited to see where she will lead the show in the future." More 
Project Even offers female entrepreneurs a new way to connect Crain's Chicago Business Share
Calling all female entrepreneurs and business owners. There is a new social network worth checking out. Project Eve is dedicated to furthering women's understanding about business and overcoming hindrances to action. Of the nearly 1,000 members, only a couple are men. Co-founder Kim Oksenberg says the reason for this is to allow women to communicate, collaborate and share actionable solutions minus the "sharp elbows." More 
Study: Moms among earliest adopters of new tech Adweek Share
Capping off what has been a tumultuous moment in the media for motherhood, a new study looks to dismantle any preconceived notions of "the Luddite mom." Working with Nielsen, BabyCenter released a study boasting data indicating that mothers are spending an eye-opening amount of their daily time with media and among the earliest adopters of new technology platforms. More Study: Young women value high-paying careers more than young men Chicago Tribune Share
A growing number of younger women see the importance of a high salary. A new study by the Pew Research Center reports women ages 18 to 34 are more concerned with finding a high-paying career than men of the same age, 66 percent compared with 59 percent. The increased ambition speaks in part to the fact that more women are expecting to remain single for a longer time or never marry, said Kim Parker, associate director of Pew Research Center's Social and Demographic Trends project. More 
Applications accepted for Broadcast Leadership Training Program (BLT) AWM Share
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) provides aspiring business owners and executive professionals with leadership exposures and training they need to own and operate a radio or television station. The Broadcast Leadership Training program (BLT) is targeted to senior-level broadcast managers of proven ability who seek professional advancements as group executives or station owners. The program focuses on the unique process of assessing, purchasing, owning and operating radio and television stations. The program meets one weekend a month for 10 months at NAB headquarters. Deadline: May 31. Scholarships are available to promote diversity in the industry. Click here for more information and to apply today! Increase your managerial skills at NABEF's Executive Development Seminar AWM Share
If you are in broadcast management (GM, sales, programming, news) at a radio or television station, group, cluster or region, with career advancement and development ambitions, you are eligible to attend the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation's Executive Development Seminar (EDS). Join your radio and television broadcast colleagues for an executive management program customized specifically for broadcasters. This program is designed to increase managerial effectiveness and provide additional skills needed to advance your career. The curriculum is tailored to meet the specific needs of broadcast managers and executives from stations, groups and networks. Program Dates: July 23-26. Deadline: April 27 (early-bird registration). Fellowships still available for women and people of color. Click here for more information and to apply today! AWM launches new Career Center; free resume uploads for job seekers AWM Share
The Alliance for Women in Media is pleased to announce the launch of the brand new AWM Career Center. Both members and nonmembers can use the AWM Career center to reach qualified candidates. Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria and create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates daily. They also benefit from online reporting that provides job activity statistics. For job seekers, AWM Career Center is a free service that provides access to employers and jobs in the media industry. In addition to posting their resumes, job seekers can browse and view available jobs based on their criteria and save those jobs for later review if they choose. Job seekers can also create a search agent to provide email notifications of jobs that match their criteria. More |
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