UPCOMING TOWN HALL WEBINARSHypatia Women CEO Index – The FACTS about Performance of Female CEOs Date: Tuesday, June 3 Overview: The Hypatia Women CEO Index is a unique financial instrument that measures the performance of American public companies with female CEOs, with data from 2018 on. In January of 2023, Hypatia Capital launched the WCEO ETF, the only pure play investment vehicle available in the US public markets to invest in companies run by women CEOs. The presentation will cover the following and participates will have an understanding of:
Presenter: Patricia Lizarraga, Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner, Hypatia Capital – WCEO ETF; and John Grenawalt, Portfolio Manager & Chief Operating Officer, Hypatia Capital – WCEO ETF
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Deadline to register: June 2, 2025
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ATSC 3.0 and Datacasting Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Overview: Join Dave Francois, SVP of Platforms at The E.W. Scripps Company for a session that breaks down what ATSC 3.0 and datacasting actually are and why they matter for broadcasters. We’ll walk through how the tech works, what’s changing, and where it might fit in the bigger picture. Presenter: Dave Francois, SVP of Platforms, The E.W. Scripps Company CPE: 1 Learning Objectives
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Deadline to register: June 3, 2025 AI, Accounting, & Finance Transformation Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Overview: Explore the immediate and future impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting and finance function. From automating repetitive tasks and streamlining compliance checks to enhancing financial forecasting and risk management, AI is already reshaping workflows and driving greater efficiency. Learn how AI and AI-adjacent tools such as robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) are being deployed today to improve accuracy and reduce manual workloads. Looking to the future, we’ll discuss the evolving role of AI in strategic decision-making, its potential to uncover new insights from data, and the need for professionals to adapt their skill sets to leverage AI-driven solutions effectively. Presenter: Andy Jones, Vice President, Head of Global Finance & Accounting, RGP ![]() CPE: 1 Learning Objectives
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Deadline to register: June 9, 2025 Antitrust Compliance: What the Media Credit Executive Needs to Know
Date: June 25, 2025 Overview: Antitrust laws play a pivotal role in ensuring fair competition in the marketplace and preventing monopolistic practices. While the Media Industry does not have to worry about the Robinson Patman Act, violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act can lead to costly investigations, lawsuits, enforcement actions and ultimately expensive penalties and even prison for the individual and business leaders involved. Understanding the Federal Statutes such as the Sherman Antitrust Act and Federal Trade Act and other antitrust state statutes is imperative for today's credit granter to remain compliant at work or at credit group meetings. Always mindful that “credit terms equals price” this program will enable the credit executive to gain a foundational understanding of antitrust laws and their significance in maintaining a competitive business environment. This program will delve into the anti-collusion provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Whether exchanging credit from your desk or exchanging credit information with your colleagues at a credit group meeting one must understand the benefits and risks associated with exchange of credit information and participation in trade credit group meetings. Statements made within or without the meeting can be deemed collusive. Defamatory statements can open the door to collusive discussions and ruin the reputations of innocent customers as well as the company making those statements. An understanding of these antitrust laws is crucial for compliance and safeguarding your business from legal challenges. Presenter: Wanda Borges, Attorney, Borges & Associates, LLC CPE: 1 Learning Objectives
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Deadline to register: June 24, 2025 Questions, suggestions or information: Contact [email protected] *Refunds and Cancellations: Requests for refunds must be received in writing via email five days prior to the webinar. No refunds will be granted after that date. For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies please contact our offices at 847/716-7000. Media Financial Management Association (MFM) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Complaint resolution policy: For further explanation or clarification regarding administrative policies such as cancellations and grievances, please call the MFM office at 847/716-7000. For further information regarding Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, contact the MFM Office at 847/716-7000 or [email protected] |