Alliance for Women in Media Women's Media Forum

Women's Media Forum

Alliance for Women in Media announces the creation of a future-focused media industry conference for women, the Alliance for Women in Media Women's Media Forum as part of a continuous effort by Alliance for Women in Media to provide the tools needed for its stakeholders to stay at the leading edge of the industry.

Designed to educate tomorrow's female leaders in all forms of communications including television, radio, print, online publications and blogging, the Alliance for Women in Media Women's Media Forum is the annual event where industry professionals unite, renew their commitment to lifelong learning, promote diversity and strengthen the influence of the now vast media community.

The Forum commences with various breakout sessions tailored to each participant's career path and level. Topics presented examine timely and cutting edge issues such as sales and marketing tools and techniques, diversifying revenue streams, time and people management and industry-based advocacy. An industry-specific speed networking session is also be convened.

Planning Committee Members

Chair:

  • Kathie Ross, Chief Human Resources Officer, IPM Global

Members:

  • Michelle Duke, Vice President (Diversity & Development),
    National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation
  • Kay Olin, President, Local Focus Radio
  • Carolyn Stidham, Manager, Turner Broadcasting, Inc. (CNN)
  • Kirsten Welch, Chief Financial Officer, Discovery Communications, Inc. (Discovery Channel)