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Don't miss Grammy-winning artist Vanessa Carlton at AWM's 60th Anniversary event AWM Share    
The Alliance for Women in Media is pleased to announce that Grammy-winning BMI singer-songwriter and musician Vanessa Carlton will perform at the AWM's 60th Anniversary Luncheon on Nov. 3, in New York City. AWM will mark its 60th Anniversary at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square with an elegant luncheon celebrating the organization's lasting legacy and its future impact on all forms of media by, for and about women. Tickets are available here. More  Former agent Sue Mengers dies The Hollywood Reporter Share
Sue Mengers, one of Hollywood's most influential and colorful agents, died Oct. 15. Mengers, who at her peak in the 1970s represented such stars as Barbra Streisand, Bob Fosse, Michael Caine, Peter Bogdanovich, Ryan O'Neal and Faye Dunaway, blazed a trail for women agents in Hollywood. "Her name became synonymous with women and what she helped us all to accomplish," said Boarty Boatwright, a talent agent at ICM. More Classic Hollywood: A colorful tribute to Disney's Mary Blair Los Angeles Times Share
There were the Nine Old Men, Walt Disney's famed founding animators, and then there was visual stylist Mary Blair. Along with such legends as Marc Davis, Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas and Wolfgang Reitherman, Blair worked on the studio's animated features for more than 20 years — the only woman to have such a prominent role at Disney. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the late visual stylist at Disney who worked her magic on "Cinderella," "Peter Pan" and other projects. More  Queen Latifah launches film production company BET Share
Is Queen Latifah adding the title "studio boss" to her already impressive resume? The actress-rapper-Cover Girl announced the launch of her new behind-the-scenes venture, Flavor Unit Studios. The Miami-based production company will kick off with the feature film, "Percentage," a crime drama starring Cam'ron, Omar Gooding, Macy Gray and Ving Rhames. More  Mean girls? US study casts light on reality TV's impact AFP via Google News Share
Girls who regularly watch reality television expect — and accept — more bullying and drama in their lives, a just-released study suggested. They also assign more value to physical appearances, and to view themselves as leaders and role models, according to the nationwide survey by the research wing of the Girl Scouts of the United States. More  McDonald's to launch in-store channel Los Angeles Times Share
McDonald's customers will soon be able to have local school sports, movie previews and heartwarming human interest stories to go with their fries — McTV is here and in high definition. In one of the most unusual twists in niche programming, the global fast-food chain is launching the McDonald's Channel, a digital network of exclusive original content targeted at dine-in customers. More Study: Debates sway media coverage The New York Times Share
Presidential candidate debates have a significant impact not just on voter sentiments but on media sentiments, according to a study by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism. The study used computer software and with human judgment to assess the tone of news and opinion coverage of the 2012 presidential race and found that the debates "have coincided with some notable shifts in tone." More What's a typical household look like? Just as likely to be headed by a woman AdAge Share
Marketing executives who are married with kids might be surprised to find that they represent a mere 1 in 5 households nationwide. In fact, the 2010 census found a record low 48 percent of U.S. households were married couples and that iconic American family, married with children, had slipped to a new low of 20 percent of all households. In fact, more than 45 million women are householders (the term used by the U.S. Census Bureau for heads of households of any gender), which is a record high and double the number counted in the 1980 census. More  Join the AWM Foundation for an exclusive screening of 'Miss Representation' in Washington, D.C. AWM Share
On November 10, the AWM Foundation will host a free screening of the documentary "Miss Representation" in partnership with American University’s Women & Politics Institute at AU's Katzen Arts Center. The film explores how the media's misrepresentation of women has led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. Don't miss your chance to see this 2011 Sundance Film Festival official selection — RSVP required. More Celebrate AWM's 60th Anniversary on 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 on Nov. 3. Tickets now available. More  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 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 |
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