THE FUTURE IS FEMALE – AND SHE’S LEADING THE WAY

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT COMING WEEK OF 9/1

Celebrating boundary-breaking women across media, AI, esports, and beyond

Cynopsis’ Top Women in Media Awards Gala honors the exceptional achievements of female leaders across the evolving media landscape. From executives and innovators to marketers, content creators, and rising stars, this event shines a spotlight on the women driving the industry forward.

NEW FOR 2025: We’re proud to recognize the trailblazers in esports and gaming and the visionaries transforming the world of artificial intelligence, two sectors reshaping how we create, connect, and consume media. As the industry continues to innovate, the Top Women in Media Awards celebrates both past accomplishments and future potential, reaffirming the vital role women play in leading meaningful, measurable change.

PREVIOUS HONOREES

  • Ad Sales Superstars

    Lindsey Blue

    Director, Advertiser SolutionsPubMatic
  • Ad Sales Superstars

    Melanie Hamilton

    Senior Vice President, Head of Enterprise Sales Effectv/Comcast Advertising
  • Ad Tech Innovators

    Lucy Bursey

    VP of ProductPlaywire
  • Corporate Visionaries

    Emily Higgins

    Senior Manager, Content Marketing Shout! TV
  • DEI Dynamos

    Amanda Baker-Lane

    Global Head of DEIA Amazon MGM Studios
  • Directors Who Do It All

    Candi Atteberry

    VP, Integrated Client StrategyNOVUS
  • Game Changing On-air Talent

    Natalia Astrain

    Network Soccer Analyst Telemundo
  • Industry Leaders

    Ivel Alfaro

    VP of Programming & ProductionTelemundo

Gala

A RED-CARPET AFFAIR

When:  Evening of October 8th, 2025
6:00pm – 10pm 

Where: The Lighthouse at Pier 60, NYC

Cynopsis 2025 Top Women in Media

For questions regarding sponsorship and congratulatory ad opportunities:

Amy Abbey – Director of Sales
aabbey@accessintel.com.

For all other questions:

Lauren Toolen – Event Marketing Manager
ltoolen@accessintel.com