American Women in Radio and TV Changes NamesMarch 9, 2010
McLEAN, VA.: The 59-year old American Women in Radio and
Television has changed its name to reflect the changing media landscape. The
organization’s board of directors and its foundation agreed during their annual
business meeting March 6 to rename the AWRT as the Alliance for Women in Media.
The name-change was two years in the making. A 12-month roll-out of branding
materials is planned for the national organization and its local chapters.
“Although a difficult decision to make, our membership agreed that the
organization’s name must reflect the industry in which it serves as a leader
for the advancement of all women,” said Interim President Sylvia Strobel.
Board members include, among others, VCI Solutions CEO Sarah Foss; Nexstar Vice
President and General Counsel Elizabeth Hammond; Lauren Darr, president of LOI
International; Michelle Duke of the National Association of Broadcasters and
Bill Diaz, local sales manager of WTTA-TV, the MyNetwork affiliate in Tampa,
Fla.
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