Join AWM SoCal in the PurpleStride fight against pancreatic cancer

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

Be part of a day of inspiration and hope, and help support the fight against pancreatic cancer. Join AWM SoCal for PurpleStride Los Angeles 2012, taking place at Plaza El Segundo! This is the perfect event to bring the whole family, meet others and create memories. There are great incentives for fundraising and all proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Stride with others who are just as passionate about finding a cure for pancreatic cancer.

Enjoy a family-friendly awareness walk to honor and remember loved ones, as well as kids’ activities, music and much more. Join Team AWM either by walking with us or making a donation. Please click here for more details, and thank you!

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Silent auction, free green screen photos, choco tasting at the Geniis

Posted on April 15, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

The Geniis will be held on Tuesday, April 24 at the Skirball Cultural Center as AWM SoCal honors some of the finest women in media!

Actress Rita Moreno will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Eva La Rue will receive the Inspiration Award; Amy Powell will be recognized for Excellence in New Media; Sandra Mitchell — Excellence in Television; Charese Fruge — Excellence in Radio Management; Talaya Trigueros — Excellence in Radio; and Kathy Begley — Excellence in Advertising.

The evening’s festivities will be hosted by actor Sean Kanan.

There will be a silent auction, complimentary green screen photography, and a chocolate tasting. Each guest will also receive a parting gift from OPI and PONG. 

For more information about the Geniis, including tickets and media inquiries, please click here.

 

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The Role of Mentorship for Women in Tech

Posted on March 29, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

One reason for the lack of women in the technology industry — and in leadership positions in general — is that there is not enough mentoring going on, writes Ekaterina Walter. “Without women in high places, younger women lack the role models and mentors to help them succeed.” It’s up to women to ask for help from mentors, she writes in the Huffington Post.

Read her full article.

 

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Eva La Rue To Receive Genii Award

Posted on March 19, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment
Eva LaRue

Eva La Rue

 

The Alliance for Women in Media, Southern California Chapter, is pleased to announce that Eva La Rue has been named as the recipient of the organization’s 2012 Inspiration Award.

La Rue is a Southern California native, and is currently an actress on CSI Miami. The Inspiration Award acknowledges her role as spokesperson for Beckstrand Cancer Foundation.

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Other honorees of the 2012 Genii Awards include:

Actress Rita Moreno, for Lifetime Achievement
Kathy Begley, VP, Managing Director, Local Audio and Promotions at Horizon Media for Excellence in Advertising

Amy Powell

Amy Powell, President, Insurge Pictures; President, Paramount Digital Entertainment; Executive VP Interactive Marketing, Paramount Pictures for Excellence in New Media

Charese Fruge

Charese Fruge, Program Director for CBS Radio’s Energy 103.7 in San Diego and Mix 94.1 and X107.5  in Las Vegas for Excellence in Radio Management

Talaya Trigueros

Talaya Trigueros, Midday On Air Host for 94.7 “The Wave” KTWV in Los Angeles for Excellence in Radio

Sandra Mitchell

Sandra Mitchell, News Anchor for CBS2 & KCAL 9 for Excellence in Television

Sean Kanan

Sean Kanan

The 2012 Genii Awards celebration will be hosted by actor Sean Kanan.

For more information about the Geniis, including tickets and media inquiries, please click here.

 

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Pinterest’s Fast Growth Driven By Women

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that while Facebook has found monumental success as a general social network based on building a network of friends, Pinterest has quickly carved a niche as a social network based on finding and sharing topics users are passionate about. Women are driving the site’s explosion.

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Marilou McFarlane Joins CBS Radio Altitude Group

Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

Radio Ink reports that Marilou McFarlane joins Altitude Group as vice president of strategic partnerships for the West Coast. She’ll be responsible for creating unique advertising programs to help grow client brands and customer engagement.

McFarlane has developed media campaigns for brands including American Airlines, Bank of America and GlaxoSmithKline. She’s worked for CBS before at the company’s all-news station in San Francisco. She began her career as a regional sales and marketing manager for Turner Broadcasting.

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