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Tailored for Kids, Taylor for You
September 9, 2008 at The Ann Taylor Flagship Store
Attendees were treated to professional styling tips from Zoey Washington from Little Bird Style (personal styling and shopping for kids) and Robbie Amodeo from Nickelodeon Networks (professional television and fashion stylist) as well as a special shopping discount.
Summer BBQ
July 22, 2008 at The Delancey
Members and friends gathered to celebrate summer under the stars.
How to Pitch a TV Show
June 17 & 24, 2008 at Nickelodeon
This two part series featured Bob Mittenthal and Paula Rosenthal and offered insiders an intimate opportunity to learn what makes a successful pitch.
May Delight BINGO Night!
May 19, 2008 at The Professor's Loft, Professor Thom's
We came, we networked, we played BINGO! Hosted by Donovan Patton, a.k.a. Joe from Blues Clues, members and friends had a chance to relax, get to know each other, and have fun.
Creating Successful Teen Media Panel
April 22, 2008 at Scholastic
This panel was moderated by Amy Friedman (SVP, Development/Creative Director, The N) and featured Leslie Morgenstein (President, Alloy Entertainment),
Cindy Eagan (Editorial Director, Poppy Books),
Joanna Saltz (Executive Editor, Seventeen Magazine),
Herb Scannell (CEO, Next New Networks),
Radha Subramanyam (VP, Research and Planning, Nickelodeon Digital Television).
These industry powerhouses shared their expertise on securing and maintaining the attention of today's teens.
Annual Jim Arnoff Career Workshops
Part 1: March 26, 2008 at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
The first part of this series, "Envisioning Your Dream Career," focused on helping women define their career, create an effective action plan and act with confidence.
Part 2: April 2, 2008 at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
The second part of the series, ""Transitioning in the Entertainment Industry" addressed the questions and concerns of mid-career women looking to alter their path.
Cookie Decorating Party
February 26, 2008 at Milk & Cookies Bakery, New York
WiCM hosted a "design your own dozen" members-only party that brought together various women in children's media.
Winter Mixer at The Soda Shop
January 29, 2008 at
The Soda Shop, New York
Women in Children's Media celebrated the new year by raising a chocolate shake and toasting the fun opportunities and exciting changes that are ahead of them in 2008.
Technology & Children's Media Panel
December 10, 2007 at the
Scholastic Building, New York
WiCM sponsored an informative panel discussion on how new technology is changing children's media. Scott Traylor, CEO and "Chief Kid" of 360 Kid led our panel of experts who included Christine Bielinski, Associate Creative Director for Cartoon Network New Media, Maggie McGuire, Director of Scholastic Media Interactive, Robin Raskin, Writer and Creator of The Sandbox Summit, and Wendy Smolen, Creative Consultant and Creator of The Sandbox Summit.
Download notes from the panel here.
Holiday Yoga Break for Members & Friends
December 8, 2007 at OM Yoga Union Square
WiCM members and friends enjoyed a FREE yoga class and a chance to network.
Chat and Cheese with...Marsha Williams
October 22, 2007 at Luca Lounge
A continuation in the exclusive Women in Children's Media 'Chat' event series featured Marsha Williams, former SVP Consumer Insights for Nickelodeon.
WiCM & Women in Animation Summer Happy Hour
August 21, 2007 at
Marion's Marquee Lounge
WiCM and WIA kicked back and chated with all of the brilliant women working in the children's media biz.
Membership Event at Dashing Divas Spa
July 18, 2007
We beat the heat by chilling and chatting with WiCM gals.
Children's Book Publishing
A Panel and Networking Event
May 31, 2007
Books of Wonder, 18 West 18th Street, NYC
Panel Participants:
Alvina Ling, Editor, Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Rebecca Sherman, Agent, Writer's House
Nancy Mercado, Senior Editor, Dial Books for Young Readers
Michele Beno, Agent, Curtis Brown
Moderator: Jennifer Hunt, Senior Editor, Little Brown Books for Young Readers
This panel gave attendees an opportunity to meet children's book editors and agents in an intimate setting as they discussed the do's and don'ts of getting a book published. The discussion covered how to get an agent, working with an editor, industry trends, and how to stay "in the know" about children's publishing. The panel was followed by a networking session.
Women in Animation Panel Discussion
Story Editors & Head Writers
May 23, 2007
Little Airplane Productions, 207 Front Street, NYC
Women in Animation invited Women in Children's Media to a Panel Discussion of Story Editors & Head Writers.
The illustrious panel consisted of:
Jeff Borkin from "Little Einsteins"
Kristin Martin from "Nate the Great"
Adam Peltzman from "Backyardigans"
Melinda Richards from "Wonder Pets"
Each panelist shared personal stories about their experiences in the industry including how they got started, what the role of a Story Editor is, and how the script process works for them. The panel was followed by a Q&A with the audience.
2-Part Career Development Series: SUPERSIZING YOUR CAREER! with Jim Arnoff at Sesame Workshop, March 6 & 20, 2007
Part One: Tuesday March 6, 2007
Jim Arnoff helped identify where participants' passion and skills intersect to identify possible career paths.
Part Two: Tuesday March 20, 2007
Life Coach Jim Arnoff helped participants design a personalized roadmap to the career of their futures.
NYWIFT Children's TV Panel Series
Tuesdays in January 2007, Marymount Manhattan College, 221 East 71st Street, NYC
Women in Children's Media was thrilled to promote a fantastic panel series from New York Women in Film and Television. These panels were dedicated to hot topics in children's television.
1/9: Cross-over Publishing, Animation and New Media
Featuring Ruth Pomerance, Karen Fowler, Dorothea Gillim, Susan Miller, Dolores Morris, and Teri Weiss
1/16: The Future of Children’s Television
Featuring Maggie Bruen, Alice Cahn, Stephen Gass, Ronnie Krauss, Twila C. Liggett, and Istar Schwager
1/23: Kids in the Biz
Featuring Maggie Bruen, Dayci Brookshire, Nancy Carson, Patricia Bruder Debrovner, Brandon Hannan, and Helen Proimos
Holiday Happy Hour
December 11, 2006 at Kanvas Bar
Cheers!
Chat and Chocolate with...Amy Friedman
"10 Things I Learned Along the Way"
November 8, 2006
Cacao Bar & Tea Salon at Mariebelle Chocolate, 484 Broome Street, NYC
Ushering in the first of a new exclusive Women in Children's Media event series featuring small group conversation with leading women in the children’s media industry, Amy Friedman, Senior Vice President, Development/Creative Director at Nickelodeon Digital Television: Noggin/The N, talked about the 10 most important things she learned as she established herself as one of the top creatives in our field.
Membership Event at Dashing Divas Spa
October 9, 2006
Members met up to chat and share manicures and cosmos.
"From the Inside: Development"
The first in an exciting new professional development event series
August 15, 2006
Stout NYC bar, 133 W. 33rd St. NYC
Professionals from development at Sesame Workshop, BabyFirst TV, and Nick Jr. talked about how the role of development differs from company to company, what the daily routine is like, what's great (and what's not), and more.
Movies With a View: Pee Wee's Big Adventure
July 27, 2006 at Empire Fulton State Park in DUMBO
Careers in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive
Presented by Women in Children's Media and Co-Sponsored by ASIFA-East
June 29, 2006
NYU Tisch, 721 Broadway, Lower Concourse, Room 006
A wonderful host, spectacular panelists, and a big turnout made this
Women in Children's Media event a huge success!
David B. Levy, author of the newly-released book Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive, hosted a conversation about getting into the animation industry, staying there, and getting ahead. This discussion featured esteemed panelists:
Linda Simensky, Senior Director of Children's Programming for PBS Kids
Tom Warburton, Creator-Cartoon Network's Codename: Kids Next Door
Elanna Allen, Animation Designer and Creator
Bill Plympton, Animator, Creator of the Oscar nominated short Guide Dog
Jackson Publick, Creator of Adult Swim's Venture Bros.
3-Part Career Development Series: Taking Your Career to the Next Level, with Jim Arnoff at Sesame Workshop—February, March, and April 2006
Part 1, Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Creating Your Own Personal Brand: It’s Yours for the Taking
Part 2, Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Creativity in Your Career: Taking the Risks to Make it Happen
Part 3, Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Juggling Career and Personal Life: Balancing All the Ball
New Year, Say Cheers! Mixer at Kevin St. James bar
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Women in Children's Media launched into 2006 by meeting other women in children’s television, publishing, and education, and toasting our esteemed new Board of Advisors.
What TV Networks Want—Kids, presented by NYWIFT and Co-sponsored by WiCM, featuring Alice Cahn, Marjorie Cohn, Joanne Ferrone, Amy Friedman, Chris Gifford, Marjorie Kaplan, Dolores Morris, and Maria Perez-Brown, November 17, 2005
Women in Children's Media 1-Year Birthday Bash at Mannahatta, Thursday, October 20, 2005
Monthly Writing Group Meetings—beginning in September 2005; and recently including a special "Inspiration" meeting at Books of Wonder bookstore in August 2006.
Financial Planning Issues for Women featuring guest speaker and financial advisor, Daniel D’Ordine at McGraw-Hill Companies, September 2005
Children's Book Publishing Workshop featuring Amy Hest, Aimee Friedman, Leslie Kimmelman, Betsy Loredo at NYU, August 2005
Media Mixer at Lucy, May 2005
Setting and Achieving Career Goals featuring Jim Arnoff at Sesame Workshop, April 2005
Spring Mixer at Kevin St. James, March 2005
Holiday Party at People, December 2004
Happy Hour at Café Iguana / Screening of The Incredibles,
November 2004
Inaugural Meeting/Mixer at Mars 2112, October 2004