FEBRUARY CONNECTION
February Luncheon Wednesday, February 13, 2019 1130a – 1p Chez Zee 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731 For the LOVE of Women-Owned Businesses Let’s celebrate women-owned businesses in Austin and hear from a panel of Local Women Business Owners on their challenges, success, and how they balance it all.
Alissa Bayer, Owner/Founder: Milk & Honey Spa
Elizabeth Gibson, Owner: Eliza Page
Jen Strickland, Owner: Home Slice Pizza
Leslie Wingo, President & CEO: Sanders\Wingo
Reserve your seat at AWMAustin.org $30 for AWM Members, $35 for non-members, $40 for late registration NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED
A.W.M. Austin Publication, Vol. 224 February 2019 Edition EVENT CONNECTION
IMPORTANT NOTES:
For those of you nominated or submitting nominees, please remember that you must be registered with our newsletter database in order to vote by February 23rd. Please encourage everyone to do so by this deadline. Here’s the link: AWM Newsletter Database
This year, creative submissions are limited to one (1) per category. If you have not received a voting packet with information on creative submissions and other voting procedures, please reach out to [email protected] to request one.
For additional information or questions, please contact the AWM Gala Committee Co-Chairs:
Jillian Pedersen Alicia Scherr SPIRIT 105.9 KSM South 512-329-4415 845-598-4799 [email protected] [email protected] EVENT CONNECTION
We are looking forward to this year’s AWM Trailblazer & Excellence in Media Awards and would love for you to participate. Please send in your nominations this week if you have not already done so. If you would like to nominate someone outside of your industry, we encourage you to do so! All submissions are welcome at [email protected].
Blog TV •Local Blogger of the Year • TV Marketing & Promotions Employee of the Year • TV Sales Manager of the Year • TV On-Air Personality of the Year Podcast • TV AE of the Year •Best Local Podcast • TV Rookie of the Year (Employed 1 Year or Less Within the Industry) Agency • TV Traffic Department Employee of the Year •Local Agency of the Year • TV Support Staff of the Year •Local Agency Community Service Promotion/Event of • TV Production Staff of the Year the Year • TV Unsung Hero •Local Agency Marketing & Promotions Employee of the Year •Local Agency Buyer of the Year Radio •Local Agency Planner of the Year • Radio Marketing & Promotions Employee of the Year •Local Agency Media Director/Manager • Radio Sales Manager of the Year •Local Agency Support Staff of the Year • Radio On-Air Personality of the Year •Local Agency Production Staff of the Year • Radio AE of the Year •Local Agency Rookie of the Year (Employed 1 Year or • Radio Rookie of the Year (Employed 1 Year or Less Less Within the Industry) Within the Industry) •Local Agency Unsung Hero • Radio Traffic Department Employee of the Year • Radio Support Staff of the Year Digital • Radio Production Staff of the Year •Digital Sales Manager of the Year • Radio Unsung Hero •Digital AE of the Year •Digital Rookie of the Year (Employed 1 Year or Less Print Within the Industry) • Print Marketing & Promotions Employee of the Year •Digital Support Staff of the Year • Print Sales Manager of the Year •Digital Production Staff of the Year • Print AE of the Year •Digital Unsung Hero • Print Rookie of the Year (Employed 1 Year or Less Within the Industry) Out of Home • Print Support Staff of the Year •OOH Sales Manager of the Year • Print Production Staff of the Year •OOH AE of the Year • Print Unsung Hero •OOH Rookie of the Year (Employed 1 Year or Less Within the Industry) Journalism •OOH Support Staff of the Year • Local Journalist of the Year •OOH Production Staff of the Year •OOH Unsung Hero SCHOLARSHIP CONNECTION
AWM Austin is proud to award scholarships to college students studying media (or related field) at a university in the Austin area.
Please encourage the outstanding. college students among your families, friends and colleagues to apply.
One $5000 scholarship will be awarded in 2019 to be used for undergraduate tuition and will be administered by the respective Financial Aid Office of the recipient. Student must be present at the 2019 Trailblazers and Awards of Excellence Gala on April 25 to accept award.
Your support of AWM Austin helps make this scholarship possible. Thank you! The application deadline is March 1, 2019!
For more information regarding qualifications and to apply online visit www.awmaustin.org/scholarships LOCAL CONNECTION CONGRATULATIONS to Austin’s iHeartMedia nominees for the 2019 CRS/Country Aircheck Awards! Matt Martin-Large Market Manager/GM KVET FM-Large market station of the year The AntMan-Large Market OM/PD Bama Rob and Heather-Large Market Personality/Show Bob Pickett-Large Market Personality/Show CountryHouse Party with The AntMan-National/Syndicated Personality/Show
CRS 2019 takes place February 13-15, 2019 at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
96.7 KISS FM, in conjunction with Central Texas Food Bank, hosted a food drive to benefit federal workers during the government shut down on Friday, January 18th at the Wal-Mart on Anderson Lane. On-air personalities Anne Hudson, Pooh, and Trevor were onsite from 7am to 7pm.
Federal employees can go to Central Texas Food Bank to get a box of food and a personal hygiene kit between the hours of 9a and 5pm at the facility located at 6500 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744. For more information or to donate money, please visit www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/
Nominations for the 37th Annual Austin Music Awards presented by The Austin Chronicle and SXSW were released last month, which included Radio Station, Radio Music Program, and Radio Personality. A full list of the nominees can be found here: https://www.austinchronicle.com/vote-austin-music-awards/
Radio Station Radio Music Program (show, deejay, station) Radio Persoanlity (show, deejay, station) • Austin City Limits (formerly KGSR) • Blue Monday With Mike Buck, Sun Radio • Laurie Gallardo, KUTX • KLBJ-FM • The Breaks With Confucius & Fresh, KUTX • DJ Hella Yella, The Beat • KOOP • Eklektikos With John Aielli, KUTX • Kevin Connor, Sun Radio • KUTX • Horizontes, KUTX • Jody Denberg, KUTX • Sun Radio • Jamaican Gold, KOOP • Rick McNulty, KUTX
The event is Wednesday, February 27th at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater. LOCAL CONNECTION
Congratulations to AWM President Christina Rinken Fabianich who has joined the KVUE sales team.
Congratulations to Emmis Austin Radio’s Pedro Escalera for his 2019 Medallas de Cortez – Program Director of the Year nomination. Winners will be announced mid-March in Miami during Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference.
Congratulation’s to KXAN’s Amanda Dugan on the birth of her son Remy.
Debbie Hoitt was selected as KUT/KUTX General Manager and Executive Director of Media Operations for UT’s Moody College of Communication. Debbie served the American-Statesman in numerous capacities during a decorated 26-year career.
NewsletterCORPORATE submissions SPONSORS can be sent to [email protected] LOCAL CONNECTION
Congratulations to AWM Board Member and Community Impact General Manager Deeda Lovett. She and her team received Community Impact’s Newspaper of the Year award. In 2018, a winner was recognized from each of their major metropolitan areas where Community Impact Newspaper is based. Awards were given to individuals at the department level as well as overall to the Newspaper of the Year.
Spectrum Reach welcomes Shirley Smith and Katie Cook to their team as Account Executives.
In case you are looking for something awesome for your loved one or client for Valentine’s Day (or if you need a segment for one of your shows *hint*hint*)… This is one of A Cappella Texas’ big fundraisers for the year and is a pretty sweet deal starting at $60. Emmis Austin Radio’s Chuck Loesch also volunteers for the group. Click HERE for more details.
NewsletterCORPORATE submissions SPONSORS can be sent to [email protected] MEMBER CONNECTION
Join the Austin Alliance for Women in Media between February 1 – March 31 to be eligible to win a free year of Individual Membership*
Top 5 reasons to join AWM:
Expand your horizons with insightful monthly Lunch & Learns Find successful mentors Attend annual fundraising events with ATX industry leaders Local newsletter keeps you abreast of industry news Make a commitment to the advancement of women in our industry
Individual Annual AWM Membership There are two types of individual Austin memberships available: $60/Professional and $30/Student. Sign up online at http://awmaustin.org/join.php
*Anyone joining Alliance for Women in Media, Austin Affiliate, during our Membership Drive with be entered to win their 2020 annual membership renewal for free. (Membership not transferrable.) SAVE THE DATE FEB 6 – AWM Board Meeting, 12p-1p Board Members Only Location: Emmis Austin Radio 8309 N IH35
13 – AWM Monthly Luncheon Location: Chez Zee Topic: For The Love of Women-Owned Businesses
MAR 6 – AWM Board Meeting, 12p-1p Board Members Only Location: Entercom 4301 Westbank Dr, Bldg B, 3rd Fl
13 – AWM No Host Mixer Location: TBA
APR 3 – AWM Board Meeting, 12p-1p Board Members Only Location: iHeartMedia 3601 South Congress
25 – AWM Trailblazer & Excellence in Media Awards Gala Location: Westin Hotel at the Domain CAREER CONNECTION
You are able to post your own company’s listing. All postings expire after thirty days. Visit awmaustin.org and click the CAREERS tab. CORPORATE SPONSORS Thank you to our local corporate sponsors!
Interested in becoming an AWM CORPORATE SPONSOR? Check out package levels HERE STAY CONNECTED
Something fantastic going on with your company? Let us know and we will share with our AWM community! Email [email protected]
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