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Gayle King voices latest PSA from AWM and Dove Self-Esteem Fund Alliance for Women in Media Share     Alliance for Women in Media has partnered with Dove, the global beauty brand, since in 2004. In 2009, the two organizations worked together to launch a new radio public service announcement (PSA) campaign to inspire parents and mentors to help girls to reach their full potential. The newest PSA is voiced by Oprah Radio host Gayle King and available for download here. The previous two PSAs by CBS News Anchor Katie Couric and film and television star Amy Poehler are also available. More  Casting director Peggy Kennedy dies Deadline Share
Emmy-winning casting director Peggy Kennedy died last Friday only a week after being diagnosed with cancer. She started off as a talent agent and segued into casting as associate on "Reservoir Dogs," "L.A. Law" and "Chicago Hope" before joining Debi Manwiller as a casting director on "Level 9," "Wolf Lake," "24" and, most recently, "Human Target." In 2004, the two won an Emmy for their work on "24." More Making movies with Aline Brosh McKenna Working Mother Share
The first thing Aline Brosh McKenna mentions about writing the screenplay for "The Devil Wears Prada" isn't her time on the set with Meryl Streep. Nor is it her Writers Guild of America nomination for the script. Instead, she confides that traveling for the film meant she had to miss her son Leo's first day at preschool. More Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters get comic book treatment The Hollywood Reporter Share
You've seen the programs, now buy the graphic novel. The collected life stories of four female media superstars — Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira and Ellen DeGeneres — are now in graphic novel form. "Female Force: Women in the Media" lands in bookstores this week. More  Martha Nelson takes Time Inc.'s No. 2 editorial post Advertising Age Share
Time Inc. has promoted Martha Nelson to editorial director, the company's No. 2 editorial position, setting the stage for her to eventually become Time Inc.'s first female editor-in-chief. Ms. Nelson had been editor at the style and entertainment group, which houses titles such as People and InStyle, since 2008. More It's try, try again for CBS' 'The Early Show' Chicago Tribune Share
You know that location where — regardless of the chef, the cuisine, the price range or even the quality of the food — there has been one failed restaurant after another? The TV equivalent is weekday mornings at 7 a.m. on CBS. CBS announced that Erica Hill and Chris Wragge will take over as anchors of the "The Early Show" for Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez. Additionally, Marysol Castro will take over weather duties. More  FCC adds Internet regulation to agenda MediaWeek Share
As expected and despite protestations from Congressional Republicans, the Federal Communications Commission has officially added Internet traffic regulation to its agenda. The monthly agenda calls for the commission to consider "an order adopting basic rules of the road to preserve the open Internet as a platform for innovation, investment, competition and free expression." The FCC has been trying to tackle what has become known as "net neutrality," since earlier this year when a federal court ruled that the FCC lacked the authority to regulate the Internet. More Mobile ad boom: $2.9 billion in 2014 MediaDailyNews Share
Ad revenues on mobile devices are set to soar over the next five years as smartphones spread and consumer attachment only grows. BIA/Kelsey projects that revenues came in at $491 million last year, and are headed toward $2.9 billion in 2014. The projections include ad dollars generated from advertising attached to search queries, display advertising and messages slotted into text messaging. More  Study: Ads on local TV news drives greater awareness RBR-TVBR Share
A new survey with 2,500 local TV news viewers in Hearst Television markets finds local television news more effective in engaging viewers' attention to advertising than most TV program genres and competitive television media. The local TV news viewers were defined as those who watch local TV news twice or more per week. The largest number of respondents cited local TV newscasts as being the most effective medium for delivering awareness of products and services advertised during the programming. More  Alliance for Women in Media mourns passing of Honorary Trustee Stu Olds, Katz Media CEO Alliance for Women in Media Share
The Alliance for Women in Media is saddened at the recent passing of Stu Olds, Katz Media CEO and Honorary Trustee of the Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation. An Honorary Trustee since 2002, Olds was a proud supporter of AWM’s many signature programs, including the AWM Women’s Media Forum and the Gracie Awards. More AWM releases special report on diversity Alliance for Women in Media Share
The Alliance for Women in Media is happy to announce the release of AWM's Special Report on Diversity. The issue features articles all about diversity, with a cover article that explains why media organizations are finding that embracing diversity isn't just good business – it's a natural part of natural evolution. The report also features an FAQ with the FCC. The issue can be found here. More 2011 Gracies call for entries announced Alliance for Women in Media Share
For 35 years, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has been honoring the best in programming for, by and about women. Check out this year's entry form at www.thegracies.org. More |
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