REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance for Women in Media Southern California Affiliate (AWM SoCal), a SoCal nonprofit organization helping to empower and fuel professional development of women across the media landscape, today announced it has teamed up with full-service public relations agency Bob Gold & Associates to lead its publicity efforts.

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"We selected Bob Gold & Associates as our PR agency based on the firm's in-depth understanding and deep experience across the diverse media industry," said Samantha Brown, AWM SoCal's board president. "We are delighted to have Bob Gold & Associates' focus and enthusiasm support our organization."

AWM SoCal offers membership to qualified individuals in media and entertainment and provides networking events, education programs, community outreach, mentorship and scholarships. Their premiere event is the Genii Awards, whose honorees are recognized for their pioneering efforts, dedicated leadership, commitment to quality and excellence and their community contributions. Past honorees include Betty White, Florence Henderson, Ellen DeGeneres, Camryn Manheim, Heather Locklear, Jamie Lee Curtis, Candice Bergen, Lucille Ball, Carole Black, Anne Sweeney, Whoopi Goldberg and Dr. Laura Schlessinger.

"We are thrilled to partner with a local innovative group that works to empower women," said Bob Gold, president and owner of Bob Gold & Associates. "I've known the organization since it was first founded as the Alliance for Women in Radio & Television. It is a model of excellence and we have heard from so many local leaders who have found this organization changed their lives and powered their career growth."

Founded in 1952, the organization aims to advance the impact of women in media by educating and acting as a resource to its members, the industry and the community. AWM SoCal is dedicated to empowering career development and driving positive change for industry and societal progress.

For more information, please visit www.awmsocal.org.

About Bob Gold & Associates
Bob Gold & Associates provides strategic public relations and marketing services for a wide variety of clients. Founded by Bob Gold in 1997, the agency is dedicated to providing highly-targeted creative services for reasonable fee structures. For more information, visit www.bobgoldpr.com.

CONTACT:
Christina Doan
Bob Gold & Associates
+1 310 320-2010
christina@bobgoldpr.com

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