by Women Communicators of Austin | May 27, 2011 | Membership
KUT 90.5 FM’s signature music news unit Texas Music Matters recently won first place for “Home with the Armadillo: The Armadillo Oral History Project” in the annual National Headliners Awards. AWC Austin member Ann Leifeste co-produced the Project. The award...
by Women Communicators of Austin | May 26, 2011 | Member Spotlight
by Samantha Furry Erica Hess’s warmth and easy nature can be felt halfway across the world. Skype allowed Austin and Barcelona to seem like mere windows in which to peer and have a friendly chat. Listen in and learn why Erica Hess, strategic copywriter and owner of...
by Women Communicators of Austin | May 11, 2011 | uncategorized
Across the country, companies are increasingly allocating resources to social causes, aligning themselves with the social, economic and environmental interests of their stakeholders. What’s behind this new social responsibility? Is it pure altruism or just another...
by Women Communicators of Austin | May 3, 2011 | Networking
Grab your business cards and come mingle with other communications professionals in a relaxed, casual setting. This event is open to members and guests. What: Networking happy hour When: May 12, 6-8 pm Where: Clive Bar, 609 Davis St., Austin, TX 78701 Questions?...
by Women Communicators of Austin | May 2, 2011 | Banner Brunch, Sponsors
by Whitney Casey Productions, a sponsor of AWC Austin and Banner Brunch. Video has evolved from a novelty to a mainstream method for executives to get business information. 65% of senior executives have visited a vendor’s website after watching a video and 53% have...
by Women Communicators of Austin | Apr 20, 2011 | Banner Brunch
by Catie Corcoran Julie Wickert, a communications professional with 17 years’ experience in the industry, will be the recipient of the President’s Award at the upcoming AWC Austin Banner Brunch. Her experience includes time spent as a marketing communications...
by Women Communicators of Austin | Apr 19, 2011 | Banner Brunch
by Julie Lara, AICI FLC When I was young I loved the bright dresses, lace socks and white patent leather Mary Janes that I wore to church on Easter Sunday. The annual shopping trip with Mom to choose an Easter dress was a ritual as important as placing cookies and...
by Women Communicators of Austin | Apr 13, 2011 | Banner Brunch
by Kristin Johnson When Rachel Jordan-Shuss decided to get involved in AWC, she bypassed the kiddie section and cannon balled into the deep end of the pool. In 2004 a friend who had volunteered to serve on the Banner Brunch silent auction committee got a job in...