As we celebrate Women's History Month, we'd like to take a moment to recognize some of the women who made it possible for us to have a voice in this very exciting industry.

THANK YOU to Nellie Revell, the first female publicist in the 1800s, who was also a news reporter who refused to have her work consigned to the "women's pages."

THANK YOU to Anne Catherine Hoof Green who, in the 1700s became the first American woman to run a print shop.

THANK YOU to Bozoma Saint John, Head of Global Consumer Marketing at Apple; Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube; and Isabelle Olsson, Lead Designer at Google. Thank you for paving the way for girls and women in technology.

Click here for more information on women who dared to break the mold.

 
The Bayou City Art Festival Celebrates 45 Years 
 
     
Celebrating 45 years of fine art with more than 300 artists, the spring festival will be held April 29 - May 1. Festival patrons will enjoy a vibrant walk through Memorial Park as they take in the sights of artwork from 19 different disciplines and enjoy an array of delicious, local foods.

Head over to KHOU.com  for a trip down memory lane and to learn more about what's in store at the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2016.

Click here to get your tickets now.  
 
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Five Stars for The Women of The Rose    

Texas women have a well-earned reputation for big hair, big hearts, and Texas-sized tenacity. The Women of The Rose is the story of such women - the kind who didn't let the "little" things like no money, no experience with non-profits, and no breaks in the glass ceiling keep them from launching what has become a 30-year investment in life-saving women's health. Dorothy Gibbons is sharing her story and the world is listening.  

Click here to learn why The Women of The Rose continues to receive rave reviews on and offline.
 
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5 Creative Ways to Grow Your Email List

Want to grow your email list? Got a blog?

New tools and placement options have made it easier than ever to create an offer that compels blog visitors to share their email address with you.

  • Use Your Website Homepage to Create Interest

  • If Your Website is Under Construction, use a Feature Box to Collect Email Addresses

  • Use Your Blog to Tease Newsletter Content

  • Show an Exit Pop-Up Before Users Leave Your Website to Remind them to Sign Up


Click here to see the entire list courtesy of Social Media Examiner.

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Meet us in Austin!
 

    

Break away from the SXSW fray and celebrate big Texas leadership while you and your guests enjoy top national and Texas talent! Join us for three days of art + design + acoustic music showcases from Thursday, March 17 to Saturday, March 19 at Hideaway presented by Esperson Gallery.
Meet the musicians, the fine + design artists, arts funding/policy influentials, and key members of the media while you enjoy three days of private acoustic performances, an arts policy luncheon, and an exclusive lounge with complimentary bites and cocktails.

Click here to get your tickets now (use promo code MEDLEY for a special offer). 


 
Help us Honor the Legacy of Felix D. Cook
Week of Service (this week)
 
 
 
After five years of his passing, Felix Derwyn Cook's passion to show kindness and give back continues through Your Acts of Kindness (Your AOK). Since 2012, Your AOK has dedicated his birthday as a day of service to show kindness and give back to the community in his honor. Share your acts of kindness by joining Your AOK during their Week of Service, Monday, March 7 to Friday, March 11.

Give back by displaying kindness to others in need. Help continue Felix's legacy by uplifting others in our community.

Join the movement on Facebook by clicking here.

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