Your Austin December 16th - 23rd, 2012 at Zilker Park Every child that attends receives a free book! http://www.austintrailoflights.org/ An Austin A.W.M. Publication December 2012/VOLUME 116 Please join us for the Austin Alliance for Women in Media 2012 Holiday Mixer! Who: Everyone is welcome! When: Thursday 12/6/12 at 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Where: Easy Tiger 709 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 http://www.easytigeraustin.com/ RSVP: [email protected] NOVEMBER LUNCHEON RECAP: Assistant Appreciation! Thank you to all the Assistants who were able to join us. Thanks to Kalyn Asher of Asher Media (pictured with AWM Austin President McKenna Madget) who shared how simple daily tasks and introductions lead to sensational future opportunity. The key is to be ready and willing! Thanks again to Danny Reed Advertising for sponsoring this extra special luncheon! For more information visit www.awmaustin.org Emmis Radio congratulates Mikela Floyd on her promotion to Digital Content Director! Emmis Radio’s KLZT congratulates Jose Gadea and Armando Ulloa on their promotions to Program Director and Assistant Program Director/Music Director. Clear Channel welcomes Jessica Harris and Jalynn Russell as two of their new Integrated Account Managers! If you have any new hires or recently-promoted employees that you would like listed in the January newsletter, please e-mail [email protected] by Monday, Dec 17th, 2012. Time Warner Cable welcomes Christopher Rometty and Marc Hoenig as General Manager and Account Executive! Clear Channel welcomes Allison Shafir to KVET AM as Integrated Account Manager and Liz Leos to KASE and KVET FM as Promotions Director. Clear Channel’s KHFI & KPEZ welcome Deborah Pickett (not pictured) and Sean Scimeca as two of their new Integrated Account Managers! If you have any new hires or recently-promoted employees that you would like listed in the January newsletter, please e-mail [email protected] by Monday, Dec 17th, 2012. THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE ANNOUNCES http://bit.ly/UpdC7I Best Radio Host/Deejay: Jason & Deb on 101X Best Local News Website: KVUE Best Radio Station: KUT 90.5 FM Best Local Podcast: TIE: The Hodgecast and The House Hookup Best Sportscaster: Mike Barnes, KVUE Best TV Reporter: Quita Culpepper, KVUE Best TV Anchor: TIE: Judy Maggio and Fred Cantu, KEYE Best Weatherperson: Jim Spencer, KXAN Best Local TV News: TIE: KXAN and KVUE Mourning the Loss of Zig Ziglar New Streaming Concert Series On Wednesday, November 28, According to the Austin Business 2012, the sales world lost a dear Journal, AT&T Inc., CBS Interactive friend, talented salesman, and and Austin based Stageside treasured motivational speaker, Productions are bringing a new Zig Ziglar, at the age of 86. He was streaming concert series to ACL an asset to the selling community, Live at Moody Theater called and through motivational speaking, Stageside Live. The first segment he has been helpful to so many will debut on December 5th with the people, both personally and Neon Trees. professionally. He will be missed. If you have any new hires or recently-promoted employees that you would like listed in the January newsletter, please e-mail [email protected] by Monday, Dec 17th, 2012. JOB SHARING PROVIDES BEST OF BOTH WORLDS FOR MOMS BALANCING WORK & FAMILY KXAN’s Layne Bruner and Jaime Lewis, Strategic Marketing Consultants, have cut their work weeks in half and gained twice as much time with their families. Bruner and Lewis have job shared for four years and have been recognized by AWM with the Best TV Rep award, a nomination for Austin Ad Fed’s TV Rep of the Year, and they were KXAN’s quarterly sales winners for quarters 1-3. Clear Channel’s Tiffany Dean, Integrated Account Manger, has been job sharing for the past six years. Time Warner Cable’s Alyson Weaver has been job sharing for the past year. “Job share has been the best experience. It allows me to continue a professional career that I enjoy while giving me time to be with my kids.” Bruner and Lewis compiled some helpful tips for job sharing. The full article can be found here: http://www.statesman.com/news/classifieds/jobs/job-sharing-provides-best-of- both-worlds-for-moms-/nSt7b/ Tiffany Dean and Ryan Layne Bruner and Jaime Lewis If you have any new hires or recently-promoted employees that you would like listed in the January newsletter, please e-mail [email protected] by Monday, Dec 17th, 2012. SAVE THE DATE! Date: February 7th, 2012, Location TBD The Auction Committee is seeking donations for our silent auction. We hope to make this year's auction one of the biggest and best ones yet, so tell your friends! Trailblazer and Awards of Excellence Media Gala April 2013 at Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin For more information visit http://www.awmaustin.org/. OPERATION CALL HOME On Friday, November 9th, News Radio KLBJ and Fox 7 Austin hosted an all day live broadcast and fundraiser from 5:30 am to 7:00 pm. The money raised was used to purchase calling cards for American soldiers stationed overseas. FUN FUN FUN FEST According to the Austin Business Journal, Fun Fun Fun Fest featured more than 160 artists and 55,000 attendees, a new record! The festival is estimated to have drawn in $27 million to the Austin economy. Plus, free tacos were shot out of a cannon. Share your company’s community support at [email protected] by Monday, Dec 17th, 2012. For over 35 years, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has been a leader in celebrating and honoring programming for, by and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the media industry. Entry Site and Categories All entries must be submitted through https://omnicontests4.com/?comp_id=941. Early Bird Rates are available for all categories through 12/1/12. The 2013 Entry Deadline is January 7, 2013. Winning entries will be honored at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards: Gracies Gala: May 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA Gracies Luncheon: June 26, 2013 in New York City, NY www.thegracies.org @thegracies #thegracies For questions, please contact AWM Headquarters at 703.506.3290 or email [email protected] Austin Chapter AWM Corporate Membership Benefits: Public support of our professional organization that has a commitment to the advancement of women and minorities in our industry. Corporate Membership for 6 Includes: AWM National Membership and Austin Chapter Affiliation for 6employees. • Pre-paid luncheon table for 6 at all monthly luncheons (7 luncheons). • Name and Logo in Austin AWM Chapter Newsletter. • Name and logo on all luncheon promotional materials. • Corporate member recognition at all AWM Austin Events. • Complimentary access to AWM Job Bank for posting job openings. • Reserved and pre-paid team for Battle of the Media Stars. • Complimentary link from Austin AWM website to your company. Sponsorship Value: $4820 Sponsorship Package: $2500 Corporate Membership for 3 Includes: • AWM National Membership and Austin Chapter Affiliation for 3employees. • Pre-paid luncheon table for 3 at all monthly luncheons (7 luncheons). • Name and Logo in Austin AWM Chapter Newsletter. • Name and logo on all luncheon promotional materials. • Corporate member recognition at all AWM Austin Events. • Complimentary access to AWM Job Bank for posting job openings. • Reserved and pre-paid team for Battle of the Media Stars. • Complimentary link from Austin AWM website to your company. Sponsorship Value: $3890 Sponsorship Package: $1600 For additional membership information visit http://awmaustin.org/membership. IT’S ONLY $5 PER MONTH TO SUPPORT THE AUSTIN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPLIES AWARDS, EVENTS AND FUN!!! Become a member of the Austin Alliance for Women in Media NOW! We welcome new and renewal memberships at the reduced rate of $60! That's only $5 per month! 5 Reasons to be an Austin AWM Member 1. Networking Opportunities Austin AWM provides professional and personal support to network with and for our industry by setting up seminars, events and celebrations in local media. 2. Educational Seminars Austin AWM works with national & local industry leaders to give us their insight on media trends, revenue builders, and best practices for your business. 3. Event Invitations Invitations to many Austin AWM events, programs and luncheons are offered at a reduced rate. 4. Committee Participation Be an active voice and participant in planning and executing events for our industry and businesses associated with media. 5. IT’S ONLY $5 A MONTH!!! For more information visit http://awmaustin.org/membership. UPCOMING AUSTIN AWM EVENTS DECEMBER 6 – Holiday Mixer: Easy Tiger 5:30p 17 – AWM Newsletter submission deadline [email protected] JANUARY 9 – AWM Luncheon: What’s Next? Maggiano’s Little Italy 11:30a 16 – AWM Board Meeting: Clear Channel Radio 28 – AWM Newsletter submission deadline [email protected] FEBRURARY 7 – Love Fest 13 – AWM Board Meeting: Clear Channel Radio 25 – AWM Newsletter submission deadline [email protected] If you would like additional information about any of the events or luncheons, please email [email protected]. Please visit http://awmaustin.org/careers/ for links to online job postings. Vice President of Sales Producer Operational Finance Manager Chief Meteorologist Account Executive Morning News Anchor Internships Account Executive Account Executive General Assignment Reporter Sales Assistant Digital Sales Account Executive Program Director: KLBJ-FM Assistant News Director Broadcast Engineer Account Executive Account Executive News Producer Account Executive- SMB Team Promotion Producer IT Specialists Graphic Artist Internships Freelance Graphic Artist Photojournalist Internships Reporter Account Executive Technology Support Specialist Fundraising/Event Coordinator To have a position posted on the Austin AWM website and newsletter, please e-mail link to your listing to [email protected]. We would like to say a special “Thank you!” to our Austin Alliance for Women in Media corporate sponsors: If your company would like to become a member, please e-mail [email protected].