Why MELINC

The business case for gender equality is clearer than ever: Gender balance is statistically proven to deliver results. In fact, companies with women in their top ranks are more profitable and enjoy higher employee retention and greater overall staff morale, according to the Harvard Business Review (via WICT.org).

The opportunity to improve that balance in media, entertainment and tech remains vast, and every individual and company has a stake in equality. That’s where Melinc comes in.

Industry conferences are crucial for networking, recruiting, dealmaking, motivation and inspiration. Learn more about attending or sponsoring a Women of the West or Women of NY conference and how our events promote gender equality in business.

If you’ve ever had a boss wonder aloud why they should support gender equality in business or question your attendance at a Melinc conference, show them some of the stats below.

Gender Equality in Business Stats

Companies with women in their top ranks are more profitable and enjoy higher employee retention and greater overall staff morale, according to the Harvard Business Review. – Via WICT.org

Companies with female-centric boardrooms boast stocks with the highest returns. –Via Makers.com

In a study of U.S.-based businesses, each 1% increase in the rate of gender diversity resulted in an approximately 3% increase in sales revenues. – American Sociological Association via WICT.org

Women hold just 16.9% of Fortune 500 board seats. – Tory Burch Foundation

Millennial women are slightly more likely than men to leave their employers within the next five years. One reason could be that 48% of female respondents say they are “being overlooked for potential leadership positions.” – Deloitte

13% of CEOs and 22% of board members in the Media, Entertainment, and Information sector are female.– World Economic Forum

Representation of women in the cable telecommunications industry generally decreased over the past 2 years for entry and mid-level managers (–1%),professionals (–2%), full-time employees (–1 %), and board directors (–1%). – 2015 WICT Par Initiative

Men accounted for 83% of directors, executive producers, producers, writers, cinematographers and editors for the 250 most profitable films made in the United States in 2014. – Womens Media Center

Women accounted for 15% of all screenwriters. That compared to 17% in 2009. – Women’s Media Center

In Academy Award history, 4 female directors have been nominated for best director and 1 has won. – New York Film Academy

Women hold 17 % of the jobs in tech; 1 in 10 of those women are in leadership positions.– FT.com

Do you have information you’d like to share with us on the importance of gender balance? We’d love to hear from you – email us at info@melinc.com.

Women of the West was wonderful. I had a great time. I plan to attend next year... The mission of the company and the conferences is an important one that was evident throughout the event. Women of the West is a must-attend experience for women who value helping other women succeed in the business of media and entertainment. I have recommended the conference to multiple friends and colleagues, and I will continue to do so.

WOTW was empowering, informative, and inspiring. Learning and sharing with a group of strong, successful women who deal with the same workplace obstacles is an invaluable lesson in community and perseverance.

A big WOW for WOTW. This conference profoundly impacted my career and my life. Spending an afternoon with these incredible women inspired me to make a change in my career that led to a challenging new job I love working with incredibly talented and charming people.

Amazing day of inspiration, leadership & connecting!! Honored to have been invited to join such smart, strong & fearless women at "Women of the West" leadership conference. Thank you Melissa Grego for the vision in founding #WOTW! And, to all the fantastic speakers for sharing their insight and guidance.