The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) and American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) are partnering to host a think tank for executive-level women in media.

The group will examine strategies for advancing more women into the top ranks of the media industry. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate will attend, and invitations will be extended to senior-level female executives. The event, titled "New Directions: Women in Media, the Path to Success," will take place March 13 at NAB headquarters in Washington, D.C.

"This is an excellent opportunity for educators and female media executives to come together and discuss the vital role that women play in media," NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr said. "The idea was spearheaded by FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate, and we are proud to co-host the event with AWRT."

"Our goal should be to promote diversity at all levels of media: in the boardrooms and the control rooms alike," said FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate. "We need to see more women in broadcasting who are making decisions, making deals, and truly making history."

"While the number of female leaders in our industry has increased in recent years, there is certainly more work to be done," said AWRT President Maria E. Brennan. "This think tank is a powerful, proactive step in the right direction. We're proud to partner with Commissioner Tate and NABEF to help ensure its success."

The think tank precedes AWRT's Annual Leadership Conference, held March 13-15 at the Hilton Washington Embassy Row. Topics discussed will include career tactics for advancing women to executive levels, techniques for developing the next generation of women and leadership, and how to redefine leadership in a changing media environment.