Ad Women of Toronto Hosts First Official Event
April 14, 2009
Ad Women of Toronto hosts first official event
Inspiring panel discussion and networking reception to feature notable women from Toronto’s communication industry
Toronto, ON - April 14, 2009 - After a sold-out launch event, Ad Women of Toronto, launched by the Institute of Communications Agencies (ICA), is introducing its new spring program, which will be kicked-off by an inspiring panel discussion and networking reception on Thursday, April 16th.
Featuring several notable women from Toronto’s communication industry, the discussion will highlight ‘What advice would you give to your younger self?’ The event promises to inspire and excite women at all levels in the communications industry as esteemed industry leaders share their perspective and personal experience on achieving success in their careers and in their personal lives.
What: Ad Women of Toronto’s first official panel discussion and networking reception featuring five of Toronto’s most accomplished women (and one man) who will share their advice on what to do and not to do to achieve success in Toronto’s communications industry.
When: Thursday April 16, 2009
Panel Discussion - 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Networking Reception - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Media are invited to attend
Where: Capital Theatre
2492 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Who: Available for interviews - Gillian Graham, CEO of the ICA and Amanda Ploughman, Chair of Ad Women of Toronto and President of Mediacom
Moderator: Anne Sutherland, New Thinking
Panelists:
- Tony Altilia, Past President of Downtown Partners and author of ‘I Wish Someone Had Told Me That
- Heather Fraser, Past President of Taxi and current Program Director at Rotman Design Works
- Rachel Lai, Agency Planner of Publicis
- Beth Thompson, Editor in Chief of Glow Magazine
- Nancy Vonk, Creative Director of Ogilvy and Co-Author of ‘Pick Me - Breaking Into Advertising and Staying There’
RSVP: Micha Goddard, Narrative Advocacy Media
micha.goddard@narrativeadvocacy.com
Office: 416-922-2211 ext. 3277 Cell: 905-999-2856
About Ad Women of Toronto
Ad Women of Toronto was launched by the Institute of Communications Agencies (ICA) in January 2009. This unique new initiative will enable women of all career stages to participate in, and contribute to, the marketing communications industry in a completely new way. By facilitating diversity and debate, Ad Women of Toronto will encourage various points of view, share knowledge and promote the unique talents and skills to propel future leaders to the top.
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact:
Micha Goddard, Narrative Advocacy Media
micha.goddard@narrativeadvocacy.com
Office: 416-922-2211 ext. 3277 Cell: 905-999-2856
