Now they are part of a booming industry, and, speaking of industry, their ties to the pharmaceutical industry are many and complex.
Ethically speaking, the industry "has to be viewed in relative, not absolutist, terms," he argues.
The number of women speaking at industry conferences and press events is minuscule.
The list was compiled after speaking to industry experts, and is based on power, connections, money and earning potential.
"Generally speaking, the industry needs consolidation," Mr. Amy said, to better compete against cable companies that sell ads and wireless companies that want broadcast spectrum.
Trade publication editors are increasingly called upon to extend their brands by speaking at industry events, including meetings the editors themselves have organized.
Economically speaking, the industry's going the same way as the movies: down the swanny.
He has also received fees for speaking in industry-sponsored symposia and/or consulting for AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers SquiBoehringer-IngelheimhEli LillyoSMenarinie, Eli Lilly, MerckiNovartisk, Novortis, Nordiskrdisk, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier and The Medicines Company.
Rage spoke to industry mouthpiece 21st Century Burlesque, outlining the discrimination.
He and Davies spoke as industry data revealed the lowest rate of grocery deflation in almost two years.
In order to identify them, Forbes.com spoke with industry experts and insiders.
