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Tickets still available for AWM's 60th Anniversary Luncheon featuring Vanessa Carlton AWM Share    
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. The Alliance for Women in Media recently announced 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. Tickets are still available here. More  NAB promotes Cole to EVP, government relations Radio Share
Kelly Cole, National Association of Broadcasters senior vice president of government relations, has been promoted to executive vice president where she will oversee all advocacy efforts of the department. Cole joined the NAB in 2006 after serving six years as telecommunications counsel to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where she was an advisor on legal and policy issues relating to communications and the Internet. More Julie Drizin named director of the Journalism Center on Children and Families Journalism Center on Children and Families Share
Julie Drizin, an award-winning public radio producer, has been named director of the Journalism Center on Children and Families, a program of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. Most recently, she served as editor for the World Vision Report and a consultant to the Association of Independents in Radio. More WTA signs Allaster up for 5 more years USA Today Share
Stacey Allaster will lead the Women's Tennis Association another five years to 2017, putting her in line to become the longest-serving female chief executive in women's tour history. Under her leadership, the tour has increased prize money, TV viewership and attendance at its biggest events. It has also secured new revenues of $80 million via new and old sponsors, such as Sony Ericsson and sportswear company Peak. More Cineflix hires Lisa Levenson to launch Los Angeles arm The Hollywood Reporter Share
Cineflix Media has hired veteran reality TV producer Lisa Levenson to launch a Los Angeles office for the Canadian producer and distributor. Levenson, whose credits include "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," will serve as executive vice president of programming, pulling together the varied international production strands of Cineflix, and bringing Hollywood talent and partners into the mix. More  Tablet owners spend more time online BtoB Share
Owners of tablet computers spend 48 percent more time online than the population as a whole, according to a new study. The report found that tablet users spend four hours, 19 minutes each day on the Internet, compared with two hours, 55 minutes for all others. In addition, tablet ownership is a marker for other tech characteristics: 92 percent of tablet owners also have a smartphone. More Women entering executive suites, boardrooms at halting pace AdvisorOne Share
Women have surfaced among the top ranks of large companies in recent years, but for more robust growth to occur, both women themselves and companies must step up their commitment to change, according to the 11th annual Women on Boards report. Research for the report showed that the proportion of women in executive suites at the Philadelphia region's 100 largest companies increased by 17 percent from 2005 to 2010, while the proportion of women directors increased by 4 percent. More women also joined the ranks of the companies' top earners. More  In a gloomy economy, TV sitcoms are making a comeback The New York Times Share
In television, funny is money again. For the better part of a decade, while drama became more ambitious, and reality shows became more outrageous, comedy had the worst track record in prime time. As recently as 2008, only two comedies ranked among the top 10 shows at this point in a new television season. Two years earlier, the total was zero. But comedy has surged back this fall, elbowing past those other genres to reclaim supremacy among viewers. More  Join AWM for a screening of 'Miss Representation' in Washington, DC, on Nov. 10 AWM Share
On Nov. 10, AWM will host a free screening of the documentary "Miss Representation" in partnership with American University's Women & Politics Institute and Common Sense Media 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 pick! 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  AWM recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month AWM Share
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? AWM is proud to support our Loreen Arbus Foundation Focus on Disability Scholarship, whose winning videos showcase the amazing contributions made by persons with disabilities, both in the workforce and beyond. In honor of NDEAM, we encourage you to view these videos at our website here. 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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