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SEPTEMBER CONNECTION
MEDIA MILESTONES
Kristie Gonzales, President and GM KVUE
For the month of September, AWM would like to highlight and welcome KVUE’s
new President and General Manager Kristie Gonzales. Kristie began her career
in Media at the age of 15 at a Christian radio station in Albuquerque. Her first paying job was
at the PBS affiliate in Albuquerque KNME. From there Kristie joined the ABC O&O station
group as a Promotions Producer/Writer at WPVI in Philadelphia. Kristie’s first job in station
management was in Fresno as the Director of Creative Services and Public Affairs Director
at the ABC O&O in Fresno. Prior to moving to Austin, Kristie served as the Promotional and
Digital Brand Manager at WABC in New York.
In fact, one of Kristie’s biggest accomplishments was transforming WABC to the number one
local website and unifying the ABC brand on-air and online. Furthermore, Kristie strongly
feels that multi-platforms create opportunities by supporting each other. A message is more
powerful when it is displayed across multiple platforms. Kristie also feels that the new media
landscape creates more opportunities rather than more challenges.
Kristie firmly believes that successful leadership qualities involve collaboration, working as a
team, and empowering staff. In fact, ideas are fostered at all levels and everyone should
have a chance to participate in an organization’s success.
Kristie LOVES being in Austin. She loves paddle boarding along Lady Bird Lake, the great
food, and the friendly people. And interestingly enough, Kristie does not think the traffic is
that bad here. As for favorite hobbies, Kristie enjoys eating out, hot yoga, traveling and any
water activities.
Welcome to Austin, Texas Kristie!
A.W.M. Austin Publication, Vol. 190
September 2016 Edition
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September
7th: Monthly Board Meeting, 12p,LHN
14th: Luncheon, 11:30a-1:00p, NEW LOCATION: Alamo Drafthouse, 1120 South Lamar
22nd – Battle of the Media Stars Happy Hour, Cover 3 Anderson Ln 5:30 pm
October
5th: Monthly Board Meeting, 12p, KSM South
20th: Battle of the Media Stars
November
2nd: Monthly Board Meeting, 12p, Sanders Wingo
9th: Assistant Luncheon
December
8th: Spirits of Texas, Zilker Clubhouse
INTRODUCING THE LUNCHEON PANEL
PANEL
Kristie Gonzales – President and GM, KVUE
Belinda Smith – Associate Digital Media Director, McGarrah Jessee
Nerissa Brooke – V.P., Operations, Federated Media
Ben Van Horn – Digital Sales Manager, Spectrum Reach
MODERATOR
Wendi Power – Director of Austin/San Antonio, Pandora Radio
Please RSVP by Friday, September 9th COB at
http://awmaustin.org/meetinginfo.php?id=35&ts=1470929152
(Due to increased attendance we have moved to Alamo Drafthouse, 1120 S.Lamar)
THANKS TO ALL OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS!
September 2016 Edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS
has renewed their corporate membership. Thank you for your support!
AWM Board Member and Director of Media at One Voice Communications, Lonnie Summers needs
our help. Her son was recently involved in a terrible accident. A gofundme has been set up to assist
with medical bills. Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated.
https://www.gofundme.com/2jg4pxry
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Londa Trail at the age of 81.
Londa began her career at KTBC where she began as a clerk and was later
promoted to Operations Manager. She was a proud member of AWM. Londa
fought a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
It’s time to start getting your Battle teams together!
Earn Early Bird points at The AWM Battle Happy Hour on September 22nd at
Cover 3 on Anderson Ln (See pages four and five for details)
CAREERS
Current job listings on the AWM website*: http://awmaustin.org/classifieds.php
Board Operator – The Zone, Sales Assistant, Digital Sales Coordinator
Media Buying/Planning Supervisor
Various Openings
For a more extensive list of open advertising jobs in Austin,
Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/advertising-jobs-austin-tx
Do you have a new employee, promotion or other celebration to share? Send the details to info@awmaustin.org
September 2016 Edition
AWM Battle of the Media Stars
Team Happy Hour
It’s time to get your teams organized for this year’s
AWM Battle of the Media Stars!
.
Join us for Happy Hour and submit
your Team’s Zombie theme!
Thursday, September 22nd at 5:30p
Cover 3 located at 2700 W. Anderson Lane
HAPPY HOUR BONUS POINT OPPORTUNITIES:
 EARLY BIRD- Submit all release forms & team roster for 3 points
 2 points for Captains attending
 1 point for each team member attending
 2 points for GM/GSM/VP attending
September 2016 Edition
27th Annual AWM Battle of the Media Stars
October 20th, 2016 3pm-5:30pm
Zilker Park Rugby Fields
Registration opens at 2:15pm
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AWM SCHOLARSHIP
This year’s theme is Zombies!
Each team will need to base their costumes and décor off the zombie theme and get
creative. What sets you apart from other stations, media, agencies, etc.? How will you
differentiate your zombie idea/ dress?
 Minimum of eight players & maximum of ten- $160 per team*
 At least one active member of AWM must be on each team roster and
in attendance on the day of the event. This can be an employee of
your company OR a client!
 At least two team members must be female
 Payment & forms due by 09/22/16 for 3 Early Bird Bonus Points
 Sign up a new AWM member on your team for 3 Bonus points
 All other payment & forms due at Battle on 10/20/16
 Raffle tickets & payment due at check in, day of battle 10/20/16
Earn 10 bonus points for selling $250 in raffle tickets!
 Remember to bring the SPIRIT! 3 teams will receive 5 bonus points
or being the most SPIRITED team at Battle. The top team will get
the coveted trophy!
Direct all questions to Holly Kyle or Kristi Webber
Holly.kyle@kxan.com or webberkristi@gmail.com
*Corporate Sponsors just need to submit their paperwork, Battle team is included as part of your membership
September 2016 Edition
TAKING CARE OF OUR NEIGHBORS
Spence, McConaughey and other Austinites find a way to
help Louisiana flood victims
Austin Business Journal
Aug 26, 2016, 3:01pm CDT
On its quest to help victims of Louisiana's
devastating floods, the Ad Council in New York got
some helping hands from Austinites. GSD&M cofounder Roy Spence, who was recently inducted
into the Advertising Hall of Fame, and his
daughter Courtney Spence — founder of digital
marketing firm CSpence Group — rallied their
networks to help the Ad Council create a 30second public service announcement dubbed "Our
Turn." Check it out embedded below.
GSD&M Chairman Roy Spence
NICK SIMONITE
The goal: To get the masses to visit OurTurnToHelp.org so they can donate to charities helping
victims. GSD&M Vice President of Community Relations David Rockwood, Austin-grown band
Wiretree and longtime Austin resident and actorMatthew McConaughey were instrumental to
the effort.
An estimated 60,000 homes in Louisiana have been affected by the devastating flooding that
began in late August. More than 106,000 residents and households have registered for
assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The tragedy has been called the
worst U.S. natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
This is not the first time Roy Spence has stepped up to help during times of disaster. The
GSD&M chairman created campaigns for the Ad Council for hurricanes Katrina and Ike, the
2004 tsunami, the Haiti Relief Fund and following the attacks of Sept. 11.
“Our Turn” started running on national broadcasts Aug. 25.
https://youtu.be/9tdNt6_F0CA
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2016/08/26/spence-mcconaughey-and-other-austinites-find-a-way.html
September 2016 Edition
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME TO THE AUSTIN AFFILIATE OF WOMEN IN MEDIA
We’d like to welcome the following new members:
New Member
Julie Kunkle
Max Pittman
Amy Anderson
Bryan Hastings
Pam Power
Tom Michel
Company
Austin Monthly
Austin Monthly
KXAN-TV
KXAN-TV
KXAN-TV
KXAN-TV
New Member
Lauren Hood
Marika Whitehurst
Nerissa Brooke
Sarah Muesse
Savannah Williams
Leilani Perry
Company
LIN Digital
LIN Digital
LIN Digital
LIN Digital
University of Texas at Austin
YMCA of Austin
Help us continue to grow by joining via our website at http://awmaustin.org/join.php
WIN A FREE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP
Join AWM between June 4 - September 30 to be eligible to win a free year of Individual
Membership*
Anyone joining Alliance for Women in Media, Austin Affiliate, during our Membership Drive with
be entered to win their 2017 annual membership renewal for free . (Membership not transferrable.)
* Receive your 2nd year free.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Individual
$60 for Professional
or $30 for Student
Corporate* for 8 Includes:
• AWM National Membership + Austin Affiliation for 8 employees.
• Pre-paid luncheon table for 8 at all monthly luncheons (7 per year).
• Name and logo in Austin AWM Affiliate 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.
• One reserved and pre-paid team for Battle of the Media Stars.
• Complimentary link from Austin AWM website to your company.
Sponsorship Value: $5,440 / Sponsorship Cost: $3,000
Additional corporate memberships available**:
• For 6 - Sponsorship Value: $4,820 / Sponsorship Cost: $2,500
• For 3 - Sponsorship Value: $3,890 / Sponsorship Cost: $1,600
* Corporate membership benefits subject to change until purchased
** Same benefits as those listed above, for corresponding number of people.
September 2016 Edition
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
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THOUGHT FOR SEPTEMBER
September 2016 Edition