AWM Reveals Women Who Lead
The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) just announced the 2017 honorees for its upcoming Women Who Lead luncheon program. The annual event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The event recognizes and celebrates women who have had a significant impact on the media industry, as trailblazers and extraordinary leaders in their chosen field. This year’s honorees (in alphabetical order): Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Broadcast Group; Amy Emmerich, Chief Content Officer, Refinery29; Kathleen Finch, Chief Programming, Content & Brand Officer, Scripps Networks; Susan Swain, co-CEO, C-SPAN and Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks.
The keynote speaker for the event is Geraldine “Gerry” Laybourne (left), best known for leading the team that brought success to Nickelodeon in the ’80s and ’90s, and for her role as co-founder of Oxygen Media and President of Disney-ABC Cable Networks. Sarah Foss, AWM Chair and Chief Product Officer, Advertising Management Systems, Imagine Communications, said, “Women Who Lead provides an opportunity for AWM to recognize progress and advancements across the industry by talented leaders. These leaders also happen to be women — and as we honor them, we hope to empower and encourage all women to strive for success.”
Tickets for the Women Who Lead luncheon are $149 for AWM members and $199 for non-members. A special $79 student rate is also available for undergraduate students with proof of enrollment. For table sales, sponsorships or additional info, contact AWM Executive Director Becky Brooks at 859-226-4240 or becky.brooks@allwomeninmedia.org.
