Tag: Women

$12 Million Gift To Muskegon Museum of Art Boosts Michigan’s Status in Promoting Art by Women

Stuart Mitchell

The Muskegon Museum of Art will soon be home to one of the only museums in the world to have a permanent space dedicated solely to the work of women artists, thanks to gifts totaling $12 million from two of the country’s leading art collectors. More than 150 works of art – painted by women in the figurative realist style – have been given to the Muskegon Museum of Art by art collectors and champions of gender equality, Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt. Their donation also includes…

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New Catalyst Report Shows Committed Companies are Advancing More Women to Leadership Roles

Stuart Mitchell

The Catalyst CEO Champions For Change represent more than 70 high-profile CEOs, whose companies represent more than 10 million employees and over $3 trillion in revenue globally. These leaders have boldly pledged to advance more women, particularly women of color, into senior leadership positions. In 2019, Champion companies outpaced their global peers in advancing women at every level—from managers to board members. One particular bright spot is board representation. Women at our Champion companies held 31.6% of board seats, compared to the 26% of board seats held by women at…

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Progession for women in PR to slow as direct result of COVID-19 – new survey

Stuart Mitchell

With Covid-19 driving us to work remotely for several months, what has been the true impact on the working lives of the women in our global industry and how do they now view their future? The top line findings from Global Women in PR’s latest research, conducted by leading market research agency, Opinium, suggests that the pace for driving women forward into a more balanced industry has taken a step backwards. Two in three (65%) of those surveyed believe it will take longer to close the gender pay gap, and over…

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New emBRAZEN Wines Honor Trailblazing Women of the Past And Celebrate Women Who Are Affecting Change Today

Stuart Mitchell

emBRAZEN wines take inspiration from extraordinary women of the past who dared to shatter convention. Available nationwide, the trio of California wines, including a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Blend, each feature a historic female pioneer who defied convention and sought to bring about positive change in the world. The labels come to life through augmented reality driven by the Living Wine Labels app, as each heroine shares her personal story. emBRAZEN is more than just a wine brand. It’s a call to arms, encouraging women to reclaim their narratives and…

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WomenHeart Partners with Monarch Magazine to Increase Awareness About Heart Disease in Women

Stuart Mitchell

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is pleased to partner with Monarch Magazine, the premier affluence and luxury resource for readers looking to learn about the sophisticated arts and leisure scene. Monarch Magazine is partnering with WomenHeart to increase awareness about heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. With 1 in 4 women dying every year from heart disease, it is crucial to raise awareness and understand the differences between men and women when it comes to heart disease. “We’re…

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