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Lisa Ling lends voice to latest PSA from AWM and the Dove Movement for Self-Esteem AWM Share    
In 2010, the Alliance for Women in Media and the Dove Movement for Self-Esteem launched a radio public service announcement campaign to inspire parents and mentors to help girls reach their full potential. We are pleased to announce that the fourth in the series of PSAs, narrated by Lisa Ling, is now available to download. More  Davis Institute tackles gender gaps in media Variety Share
It's no coincidence that Geena Davis, star of "Thelma & Louise," has become a public advocate for gender equality in today's entertainment. Twenty years after that road trip film became an instant feminist manifesto of empowerment, Davis champions a change in female media portrayals with her organization, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. And, the institute's research has shown that gender disparity in today's media is undeniable. More Meg Whitman, HP's new CEO: Leading with a 'bias for action' Forbes Share
Meg Whitman was recently named Hewlett-Packard's new CEO, tasked with turning around America's largest high-tech company — with all eyes watching. Whitman is no stranger to taking massive and unexpected career leaps, most often amidst intense skepticism. In 2010, she shared her core leadership principals and career insights with Forbes. More  Study: Most Americans still turn to local TV news Los Angeles Times Share
Americans still turn most often to television and, especially, newspapers to learn about a variety of topics, but they are grazers who also venture to the websites and radio — with not much loyalty to any particular kind of platform, according to a new study. A Pew Research Center survey found a complex ecosystem, in which the most of the public goes to multiple outlets to find out what's happening in their communities. The results deliver both good and bad news to traditional media. More Women dominate men at social networking Mashable Share
Women use social networks to connect with their friends, family and colleagues more than men, finds a new survey. Men, however, are more likely to use voice/phone communication than women. "Our findings show that men tend to lag behind women when it comes to communicating with others through social media, which debunks other recent studies that suggest that men are more savvy networkers between the sexes," says Rebtel CEO Andreas Bernstrom. More Glam Media to pay $150 million for Ning Bloomberg Businessweek Share
Glam Media Inc., a provider of Internet advertising services targeting women, will pay about $150 million to acquire social-networking site Ning Inc. With the acquisition, Glam will gain Ning's software tools that let people build their own social networks for a monthly fee. Ning's social software may be valuable to the thousands of bloggers and other online publishers who are part of Glam's network. More Female boxing coach keeps fighting CNN Share
It's hard to see now among the clubs, competitions and champions that Gloria Peek has influenced over the years, but the USA Boxing coach wasn't always welcome in the ring. She's a woman, and women didn't box. These days, she's a head coach for the 2011 Pan American Games in October. The 60-year-old coach also has a new goal: coaching the U.S. team at the 2012 Olympics. For the first time, women's boxing will be part of the games. More  AWM commemorates 60th anniversary with release of 'Sixty@60' list of inspiring women AWM Share
In celebration of the organization's 60th anniversary, the Alliance for Women in Media announces its list of the 60 most inspiring women in media today. Selected from nominations submitted by a national poll of AWM community members, the "Sixty@60" women were chosen based on their achievements, dedication, authenticity and commitment to advancing their professions. AWM will celebrate its lasting legacy and honor the "Sixty@60" at AWM's 60th Anniversary Luncheon on Nov. 3 in New York City. More AWM Foundation and Ford Motor Company announce release of new Empowering America video AWM Share
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and the Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, announced that University of Massachusetts student Amanda Shapiro is winner of the Empowering America video contest. Shapiro will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship and her winning video "Steering Their Own Course: Celebrating the Women of Empowering America" can now be viewed on AWM's website. More  Celebrate AWM's 60th anniversary Nov. 3 in New York City AWM Share
In 1951, a group of progressive women launched what is today the Alliance for Women in Media, nearly 10,000 members strong and looking ahead to our seventh decade. With so much to celebrate — and even more strides to be made for women media professionals — we hope you will join us for an elegant luncheon which will celebrate some of the many women who have made a significant contribution to media over the past 60 years. We look forward to toasting our 60th in style at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York City, on Nov. 3. Tickets now available. More |
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