Women in Entertainment

In light of the widespread impact the fires have had on our friends and colleagues in Los Angeles, we have made the decision to postpone the February 13 Women in Entertainment Summit to June 17, 2025. As our community and the City continue to face significant challenges, we recognize the importance of giving everyone some time to heal and rebuild. The 8th Annual Summit will still take place at the Skirball Cultural Center, and all tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. Additionally, a portion of ticket and sponsorship proceeds will be donated to organizations supporting rebuilding efforts. WIE will continue to support the entertainment industry through a variety of content and initiatives focused on issues that impact women, including human rights and women’s leadership. We stand with all of Los Angeles, united in both grief and hope for the future. #WIESummit2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Los Angeles affected by the devastating wildfires. We would also like to sincerely apologize for the verbiage in our preprogrammed newsletter earlier today and any distress it may have caused during this challenging time.

Happy new year to our wonderful community! ✨ As we walk into 2025, we're reflecting on the strides we've made and the goals we’re setting to amplify voices, inspire creativity, and drive meaningful change in entertainment. ✨ Ins and Outs for 2025: Women in Entertainment Edition✨ IN 🌟Championing independent creators and untold stories 🌟Celebrating the unsung heroes behind the camera and on set by amplifying their voices. 🌟Podcasts that educate and inspire (Have you listened to In Her Words yet?) 🌟Educating creatives on building thoughtful, data-backed content strategies 🌟Celebrating intersectionality and diverse storytelling across genres 🌟Collaborations with brands, studios, and thought leaders to drive impactful change 🌟Scaling community engagement through workshops and summits OUT ❌ Overlooking our community’s voice—feedback drives everything we do ❌ Surface-level networking without meaningful connections ❌ Highlighting industry data without actionable takeaways ❌ Prioritizing quantity of content over its quality and depth ❌ Staying in our comfort zone—2025 is about bolder projects and risks What do you hope to see from Women in Entertainment this year? Share your thoughts! 👇 #2025 #WomeninEntertainment

At Women in Entertainment, we value data that drives impact in the industry, and our trusted partner, Cinelytic, Inc, delivers just that. Their latest blog delves into the unpredictable 2024 box office landscape, breaking down how iconic franchises and surprise hits performed—and how theatrical windowing strategies shaped streaming success. With an impressive 98% accuracy in forecasting domestic and global box office performance, Cinelytic combines predictive modeling and proprietary streaming demand data to help studios make smarter decisions. Curious which films outperformed expectations and which strategies fell short? Read the full blog below: https://lnkd.in/gnvTVNu9 #BoxOffice #Streaming #EntertainmentInsights #DataDriven

This week on the season 1 finale of In Her Words, we’re joined by Gretchen Schreiber, Head of Books at Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine ! From growing up in Kansas to writing her debut novel ‘Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal’, Gretchen shares her journey of chasing transformative reads and curating the books everyone’s talking about. 📚✨ Tune in for her inspiring take on storytelling, publishing, and what it’s like to have your dream job: https://lnkd.in/gtg4hxNz #InHerWords #HelloSunshine #WomenInEntertainment #WomeninWriting #FemaleAuthors #Publishing

This Thanksgiving weekend was one for the books, with record-breaking box office numbers and a surge in streaming views! 🍿📺 Cinelytic, Inc, Women in Entertainment's trusted data partner, continues to revolutionize the industry with early prediction models that go beyond the box office to forecast home video and TV earnings. With 96% accuracy in domestic box office predictions for 2024, their insights are unmatched! 🎯📊 According to their data, while moviegoers flocked to theaters in record breaking numbers, the streaming services also enjoyed a healthy holiday weekend. Some of the fall's best films hit the streaming platforms and gave them a boost. Want to stay ahead with actionable data? Learn more below:  https://lnkd.in/gKhNW82M #BoxOffice #StreamingSuccess #WomenInEntertainment #DataInsights

How do you adapt when social media evolves faster than ever? On this episode of In Her Words, Leslie Koch, SVP of Creator and Social at TelevisaUnivision, shares her journey from HBO to shaping campaigns that connect with the U.S. Hispanic community. Leslie shares invaluable tips on adapting to platform changes, leveraging AI, and creating branded content that truly resonates. Whether you’re a creator, marketer, or just curious about the future of digital media, her insights will inspire and guide you. Tune in now at the link in our bio and level up your media game: https://lnkd.in/gj-7tG2F

We’re thrilled to share a special moment featuring our incredible founders, Renee Rossi and Gretchen McCourt, who recently spoke at Morgan Stanley’s Global Sports & Entertainment Directors Summit. The summit’s theme, “The Evolution: Thinking Bigger. Changing the Game,” was the perfect stage for Renee and Gretchen to discuss groundbreaking insights on industry trends, technology, and innovation—leaving a lasting impact on attendees and fostering meaningful conversations. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Morgan Stanley for organizing an exceptional day of programming and for inviting us to contribute to such an inspiring event. We value this partnership and look forward to future collaborations! #WomeninEntertainment #EntertainmentEvents

This week on In Her Words, we sit down for a masterclass on legal representation for creatives with entertainment lawyer Elsa Ramo! Elsa, founder of Ramo Law PC, shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to leading a renowned entertainment law firm. With candid stories from launching her career on the Universal Studios Backlot to handling high-profile clients and SAG, Elsa offers valuable insights for anyone navigating the industry. Tune in for practical advice and lessons in resilience from one of the top legal voices in film and TV: https://lnkd.in/gV_-MGQK

With the 2024 American Film Market (AFM) coming to it's end, Cinelytic, Inc’s latest special insights shed light on promising projects vying for distribution. High-profile titles like Day Drinker, Alpha Gang, Victorian Psycho, and Pendulum are generating buzz, each showcasing unique genre appeal and star power. Cinelytic’s AI-powered forecasting tools provide stakeholders with in-depth ROI projections and per-territory value estimates, equipping buyers and producers with data to make informed decisions. These films are set to benefit from the holiday season’s boost, with Cinelytic’s AI-driven analysis projecting a 26% increase in Q4 box office revenue compared to 2023. For industry professionals, this is a reminder of the significant impact that beloved IPs and strategic seasonal releases can have. For industry professionals looking to leverage these insights, check out Cinelytic’s full blog post: https://lnkd.in/gwyTRrBz #FilmMarketInsights #EntertainmentData #AFM2024