awm march connection 2016

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A.W.M. Austin Publication, Vol. 188
Mar 2016 Edition
Mar 2016 Edition
MARCH LUNCHEON
Wednesday, March 9th, 11:30am
Thinking outside the Traditional Media Box
with Promotionally Driven Activations
Don’t miss this fun, educational luncheon as our
panelists discuss campaign elements that can push
media beyond spots and dots.
Pete Clark
Owner/Operator
Just For Fun
Laura Fragoso
Sr Vice President,
Marketing
Lee Clippard
Communications
Director
Guest Moderator:
Promotion Director, Tracy Walker
Wednesday, March 9th 11:30a-1p
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Members $25 Non-members $30
Non-RSVPs $35 after March 4th
NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED!
Mar 2016 Edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS
After a short hiatus, JOE TAYLOR is back
on-air doing what he loves. You can hear
his traffic reports on Spirit 105.9 in the
mornings and afternoons.
Distinctive white & blue
billboards featuring iconic Austin
businesses have been popping up
all over town as part of Reagan
Outdoor Advertising’s 50th
anniversary celebration.
“These businesses were Austin before Austin was cool and they
represent the things that make our town great,” said Billy
Reagan, CEO of Reagan Outdoor Advertising. “Partnerships
across the Austin business community have been the source of
our success, so we wanted to shine the light on those companies
that represent our incredibly unique town.”
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Mar 2016 Edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LAUREN PETROWSKI is
heading back to work after
the birth of her son Runner!
See her on Good Day
Austin 4:30-10am on FOX 7.
KGSR Senior Account
Executive ALISON
THIEMER welcomed
her daughter Kaya on
February 4th.
KRISTA NEAL , Associate Media
Director at KSM South, had double
delight with the birth of her twins.
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Mar 2016 Edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS
KSM South is pleased to announce that TINA ROLON
has joined their team as a Broadcast Supervisor. Her
move from McGarrah Jessee comes as the two companies
continue to grow their partnership.
KSM South will be negotiating and stewarding Frost Bank
and Shiner television, radio, and out of home activity on
McGarrah Jessee's behalf beginning in 2Q 2016. McGarrah
Jessee will continue planning, account service, and creative
responsibilities for Frost and Shiner. This arrangement is
similar to the McGarrah Jessee/KSM South partnership on
Whataburger.
iHeartMedia Austin debuted "The Billy The Kidd Show" on KHFI, 96.7 Kiss FM,
during morning drive on February 29th. Anne Hudson co-hosts the show with
Billy The Kidd. Kidd has been with iHeartMedia for over 15 years and was most
recently the afternoon drive host on Dallas’ KHKS 106.1 Kiss FM. Hudson has
been a syndicated radio and television personality out of Austin for over 15 years
and was on mid-days for KASE 101 and afternoons on 103.1 iHeartAustin.
Read more: http://967kissfm.iheart.com/onair/the-billy-the-kidd-show-57406/the-billy-the-kidd-show-to14418276/http:/967kissfm.iheart.com/onair/the-billy-the-kidd-show-57406/the-billy-the-kidd-show-to-14418276/
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Mar 2016 Edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proof Advertising named their first Associate Partners:
(Back L-R) Elaine Petralli, JANE BYRAM-Group Media Director ,
Lynn Dobson, George Ellis, Jocelyn Friedman
(Front L-R) Sparky Witte, LY TRAN-Director
of Digital Strategy & Architecture,
CAROLYN FISHER-Group Media Director,
and Elissa von Czoernig
Do you have a new employee, promotion or other celebration to share?
Send the details to info@awmaustin.org
Mar 2016 Edition
MEMBERSHIP
Welcome to the following
new & renewing members.
AWM
Austin Affiliate
Chelsea Redic – Oracle
Rebecca A Thomas – FOX 7 Austin
Georgiana Luna – Media General-KXAN
Steve Sherrill – iHeartMedia
Individual Annual Membership
Two types of individual Austin memberships available:
$60/Professional and $30/Student.
Sign up online at http://awmaustin.org/join.php
Corporate Annual Membership for 8 Includes:
• AWM National Membership and Austin Chapter Affiliation for 8 employees.
• Pre-paid luncheon table for 8 at all monthly luncheons (7 per year).
• 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.
• One reserved and pre-paid team for Battle of the Media Stars.
• Complimentary link from Austin AWM website to your company.
Sponsorship Value: $5440 / Sponsorship Cost: $3000
Additional corporate memberships available:
For 6 - Sponsorship Value: $4820 / Sponsorship Cost: $2500
For 3 - Sponsorship Value: $3890 / Sponsorship Cost: $1600
Same benefits as those listed above, for corresponding number of people.
* Corporate membership benefits subject to change until purchased.
Mar 2016 Edition
MEDIA MEMORIES
Happy Hour at Sullivan’s Sidebar
Mar 2016 Edition
CAREERS
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current job listings on the
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Mar 2016 Edition
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
THANKS TO ALL OUR
CORPORATE SPONSORS!
MARCH
2nd: Monthly Board Meeting
Slate Committee presents nominees
12p-1p
Spirit 105.9, 3600 N Capital TX Hwy
9th: Luncheon – Topic:
PDA/Promotionally Driven Activations
1130a-1p
Abel’s on the Lake
APRIL
6th: Monthly Board Meeting
Slate Committee finalizes nominees
12p-1p, Emmis Radio
21st: AWM Gala
530p Cocktails
7p Awards & Dinner
JW Marriott
MAY
4th: Annual Business Meeting
Election of New Board – AWM Members
Only
12p-1p, Location TBD
19th: “Meet the New Board” Mixer
Tentative Date/Location & Time TBD
Mar 2016 Edition