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[firstname], REMINDER & Correction-Wed, May 12th MAH (AWRT) Luncheon

Monica Moreno — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:02:02 GMT

7-May-10 5:02 PM

[firstname], REMINDER! Wed, May 13th MAH (AWRT) Luncheon

Monica Moreno — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:39:54 GMT

7-May-10 4:39 PM

Lindsay Aiello — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:30:00 GMT

6-May-10 9:30 AM

[firstname], BATTLE is two weeks away! REGISTER TODAY!

Lindsay Aiello — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:39:38 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Reminder!

What: AWRT 2010 Battle of the Ad Stars

When: May 6th, 2p-6p (Lunch at 1p)

*Rain date May 13th

Where: Mayor Jim McConn Memorial Ballfield

(Off the Memorial Park loop, caddy corner from Beck's Prime)

This year's events....get your team ready!

Branding Contest

Sponge Toss

Drag Race

Dizzy Bat

Beach Ball Race

Dodgeball Tournament

REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY at http://www.mediaalliancehouston.org/en/cev/75

23-Apr-10 11:39 AM

[firstname], AWRT April 2010 Newsletter

Lindsay Aiello — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:47:58 GMT

AWRT HOUSTON
APRIL 2010 NEWSLETTER

Message from the President:

Monica Moreno Rose, KTRK-TV
President, Houston Chapter of AWRT:

I hope everyone is enjoying this breezy, spring weather. With your favorite AWRT outdoor activity coming up in less than a month, we can only hope this “breeziness” will hold out. In the meantime, we have an important luncheon coming up this week.

Please join us this Wednesday, April 14th for our April luncheon, also officially known as our AWRT Members Annual Business Meeting Luncheon. We will have the pleasure of hearing from two of our 2009 scholarship recipients which will allow us to see first hand how the scholarship money we award every year impacts the future of our media industry.

As part of the official business during our annual business meeting, we will be voting in the new slate of executive board officers for 2010-11 and will also be reviewing and voting on bylaw changes, which this year for us includes a name change. If you are a current member of AWRT, please contact Anna Munoz at amunoz@univisionradio.com or (713) 965-2449 to RSVP for this luncheon.

Please note that this is a members only luncheon and you must be a current AWRT member to participate and vote at this luncheon. If you will not be able to attend this luncheon, you can vote before the luncheon by sending in or replying to the AWRT Ballot you received by email. If you did not receive the ballot email for voting, please contact Monica Moreno Rose at Monica.O.Moreno@abc.com.

AWRT Members Annual Business Meeting Luncheon
The H.E.S.S. Club
5430 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056

We also look forward to seeing you at the 2010 Battle of the Ad Stars event on Thursday, May 6th at Memorial Park (Jim McConn Memorial Ball Field). Where else could a night gown and sun hat be stylish, or watching your friends try to run a “straight line” be more entertaining? All right here and all in our efforts to raise money for Dream Fund and AWRT Scholarships. Please register YOUR TEAM today and get busy with your raffle ticket sales – every point counts. We look forward to seeing all of you and gathering for two great causes. Click here for more information and to REGISTER your team.

We look forward to seeing you all soon at our upcoming events. Please check our website often for event details. If you are not a member yet, please contact Carla Harrington at Carla.Harrington@cbsradio.com or (713) 881-5517 for more information.

Want to learn more about AWRT activities? Sign up to receive our newsletter at www.awrthouston.org .

Featured Job of the Month: KBME Board Operator

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12-Apr-10 12:47 PM

[firstname], Save the Date! AWRT 2010 Battle of the Ad Stars

Lindsay Aiello — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:15:33 GMT

Hello [firstname],

Save the Date!

What: AWRT 2010 Battle of the Ad Stars

When: May 6th, 2p-6p (Lunch at 1p)

*Rain date May 13th

Where: Mayor Jim McConn Memorial Ballfield

(Off the Memorial Park loop, caddy corner from Beck's Prime)

More information to come!

For more information visit www.awrthouston.org

18-Mar-10 10:15 AM

Psst! DEADLINE EXTENDED- AWRT Houston is giving away $$$!

Monica Moreno — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:31:50 GMT

Do you know a college student interested in Media?

Pass this on!

*Deadline Monday, March 29th-
click here for more info

12-Mar-10 8:31 AM

[firstname], REMINDER! Wed, March 10th AWRT Luncheon

Lindsay Aiello — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:45:23 GMT

AWRT Houston
March Luncheon

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Mobile Marketing:

Always on and always connected: How mobile marketing is changing the face of advertising and how we can stay ahead of the change.

Join AWRT on Wednesday, March 10th as we hear from a panel of Mobile Marketing experts. They will discuss the rapid changes and high demand for mobile marketing. What’s next and how we can stay ahead of the game!

Anne Marie Begley- VP, New Media Sales, LSN Inc.

Staci Smith- Marketing & Sponsorship Manager, Verizon Wireless

Melissa Stevens- Partner/Chief Communications Officer, FKM
Moderator: Michael Garfield- The High-Tech Texan,
Clear Channel Radio

For more info logon to http://awrthouston.org/

Or call 713.663.8790

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The H.E.S.S. Club- *Please note location & date*
5430 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77056

11:30 AM Check-in/12 Noon Seated Lunch

Limited Seating, RSVP 713-663-8790 or online

Deadline for Reservations is Monday, March 8th @ 10am!

Member Reserved Seat $25
Member Non-Reserved Seat $35

Non-Member Reserved Seat $35

Non-Member Non-Reserved Seat $40

No-shows will be billed.

5-Mar-10 4:45 PM

[firstname], Join us! Wed, March 10th AWRT Luncheon

Monica Moreno — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:06:21 GMT

AWRT Houston
March Luncheon

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Mobile Marketing:

Always on and always connected: How mobile marketing is changing the face of advertising and how we can stay ahead of the change.

Anne Marie Begley- VP, New Media Sales, LSN Inc.

Staci Smith- Marketing & Sponsorship Manager, Verizon Wireless

Melissa Stevens- Partner/Chief Communications Officer, FKM
Moderator: Michael Garfield- The High-Tech Texan,
Clear Channel Radio

For more info logon to http://awrthouston.org/

Or call 713.663.8790

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The H.E.S.S. Club- *Please note location & date*
5430 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77056

11:30 AM Check-in/12 Noon Seated Lunch

Limited Seating, RSVP 713-663-8790 or online

Deadline for Reservations is Monday, March 8th @ 10am

Member Reserved Seat $25
Member Non-Reserved Seat $35

Non-Member Reserved Seat $35

Non-Member Non-Reserved Seat $40

No-shows will be billed.

2-Mar-10 12:06 PM

Gala Winners & Thurs 2/18 Luncheon Reminder

Monica Moreno — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:42:37 GMT

Thanks to all who attended the
2010 Gala and Star Awards!

It was a wonderful evening, and we would like to congratulate all of our winners!

On Air Television Personality

Deborah Duncan   KHOU

On Air Radio Personality

Roula Christie   KRBE

Marketing or Promotions Director

Pam Kehoe   CBS RADIO

Local Buyer

Chris Caldwell   Briggs & Caldwell

Local Agency Support Staff

Charity Cain   Love Advertising

Local Radio Account Executive

Carla Harrington   CBS Radio

Local Radio Assistant Sales or Traffic

Lisa Keys   KILT

Local Television Account Executive

Glenda Carmon KTRK

Local Television Assistant Sales or Traffic

Josie Jimenez   Univision

Non-Traditional or Internet Sales Manager Radio or Television

Gina Messick   CBS Radio

Radio Sales Manager

Sherry Dollar   CBS Radio

Local or National Television Sales Manager

Gwen Anderson   KTRK

General Sales or Director of Sales TV Manager

Harvey Saxer   KIAH

Market Manager or Station Manager for Radio

Mark Krieschen   Cox Radio

Market Manager or Station Manager for Television

Susan McEldoon   KHOU

Community Affairs Director

Yolanda Green KIAH

Agency of the Year

BrivicMedia

AWRT Rising Star

Keshia Dupas    KPRC

*Also, if you didn't register for this Thursday's luncheon and would still like to come, walk-up opportunities are still available!

We will be hearing from Pam Gardner, President of Business Operations for the Houston Astros.

When: This THURSDAY, 2/18
Where: The H.E.S.S. Club
5430 Westheimer Road

11:30 AM Check-in/12 Noon Seated Lunch

Limited Seating, RSVP 713-663-8790

*Member Non-Reserved Seat $35

*Non-Member Non-Reserved Seat $45

16-Feb-10 6:42 PM

[firstname], Psst! AWRT Houston is giving away money!

Monica Moreno — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:44:34 GMT

Do you know a college student interested in Media?

Pass this on!

6-Jan-10 7:44 PM

Rise and shine Houston viewers tuning in for 4:30 a.m. newscasts

Lindsey George — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT

By TARA DOOLEY
Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle

Sept. 24, 2009, 5:53PM

Getting up early used to mean rising with the sun.

But these days, the sun hasn't started its approach onto the horizon by the time traffic, weather and news nudge people into full gear.

Just turn the TV on at 4:30 a.m. Newscasters, at least, seem to think that's the new 6 a.m.

“More people are up earlier, and when they get up, they are looking for information,” said Keith Connors, executive news director at KHOU (Channel 11), which launched its 4:30 a.m. show on Labor Day.

In the past month, three of the area's local news stations — KHOU, KTRK (Channel 13) and KPRC (Channel 2) — have decided to rise and shine a half-hour earlier than before.

There are multiple reasons for the early-morning call, said Henry Florsheim, KTRK president and general manager.

Basically, many Houston-area folks are up at that time, he said. Some commute long distances. Some have to get kids ready for early school bells. Some get to the gym by 5 a.m.

Others just can't sleep.

“We are absolutely wired more,” Florsheim said. “I suspect there are any number of households that either on the Internet or on phones are communicating and checking information at different parts of the day.”

The early thing also represents a change in the TV news day.

With up-to-the-minute news available at the desktop and in the palm, fewer viewers look to their televisions for information in the early evening, Connors said.

“The broadcast day is really bowed to the point where the most important newscast times are late news and early news,” he said. “That is just the world we live in.”

According to research from KHOU, 14 percent of Houston's 2.1 million households had their TVs on at 4:30 a.m. in July. At 5 a.m., about 15 percent were tuned in, and at 6 a.m. 20 percent of households had the sets going.

“We think morning is the critical growth area for local television stations,” Connors said.

The alarm clocks at KTRK have crept toward the 4:30 a.m. bell since 1992, when the 6 a.m. local news went on the air. The station added a 5 a.m. show in 1999.

The 4:30 a.m. show launched Aug. 17, and KPRC followed suit Aug. 24.

So far so good, as the show is drawing an average of 1.3 percent of Houston households, Florsheim said.

“Our sense was there was a market there,” he said, “and it is being confirmed.”

The move to 4:30 a.m. is not all that dramatic for some. Take KHOU anchor Sherry Williams.

Williams had been on the 5 a.m. show until this month. Now she is the anchor of 11 News First Look at 4:30 a.m. That means she is up at 2:30 and at work by 3.

“When you have to be at work at 4 a.m., it's not a big ol' departure to have to be at work at 3 a.m,” she said. “My world doesn't change a whole lot.”

Whether 2:30 a.m. is early depends on when one goes to bed, said Dr. Max Hirshkowitz, an associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine and director of the sleep disorders and research center at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The bad news is that few people are “early to bed” to balance the “early to rise.”

“What we know about our current culture is that most people don't get enough sleep,” he said. “This sleep deprivation is rampant.”

The drive toward less sleep has been going on for centuries, Hirshkowitz said.

Before the technology and information age had people up texting and checking the baseball box scores at 2 a.m., the industrial age put a stop to the siesta, for example.

Benjamin Franklin did a survey back in his day that showed Americans slept about nine hours a day, Hirshkowitz said. Now the average is more like seven and a half hours, he said.

Most people need about eight. The idea that most of the truly productive people of the world get much less is baloney, Hirshkowitz said.

Just ask Albert Einstein, an effective, smart guy and prolific sleeper. According to Hirshkowitz, he liked to get 12 hours of sleep when he had to do math.

The dangers of living on too little sleep include falling asleep at the wheel of a car or chronic health problems.

“You are increasing your risk of fatality,” Hirshkowitz said.

tara.dooley@chron.com

30-Sep-09 4:00 PM

AWRT Empowering America

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

The Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) has developed a Radio PSA campaign entitled Empowering America, that pays tribute to some of the most outstanding American women in history by recognizing their achievements in 60-second Radio PSAs. The spots feature American female icons who have blazed trails in such diverse areas as public service, science, social reform, sports, literature, broadcasting, music and aviation. The spots highlight recognizable individuals as well as women who have made a difference in our world but whose names are relatively unknown.

Empowering America is an inspiring campaign that touches the hearts of listeners and conveys an important oral education in the history of American women. Each vignette focuses on an individual woman by telling in compelling and emotional fashion her personal story of empowerment and success.

As an added component of the Empowering America campaign, The Foundation of AWRT will partner with selected public schools in key American cities to introduce educational resources from this project into those schools.

The “voice” of the Empowering America campaign is entertainment journalist Nancy O'Dell. Entertainment Tonight Co-Anchor Mary Hart voiced the first phase of the campaign.

7-Sep-06 9:00 PM