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STRATEGIC VISION
Ken Johnson
SVP, Technology Services
Cable One
Years at Current Organization: 5
First Job in the Industry: Install/service tech
Bucket List: See a live volcano up close, dive on the Great
Barrier Reef and fly-fish for bonefish
Whether it's shoring up the network for increased usage during the
pandemic or guiding last year's launch of IP-based video service
Sparklight TV, Johnson is on the case. As the executive in charge
of setting Cable One's strategic evolution, he's also busy with fiber
upgrades in greenfield deployments and sketching out DOCSIS 4.0
plans for the vast majority of the network. His expertise is frequently
sought out by others, with the tech pro lending his know-how to
SCTE and NCTC's boards.
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TAKING FLIGHT
Kelly
Campbell
President, Peacock
NBCUniversal
Years at Current Organization: 1
First Job in the Industry: Sales
and 0perations at Google
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All eyes at NBCU are on Peacock,
which means they're also on
Campbell, who exited her post as
president at Hulu to take the helm
of the streamer last October. With a
relentless focus on programming,
Campbell has been focused on mining
the streaming service's unique
competitive advantages and finds ways to leverage its strengths
to enhance the customer experience. She has her sights set both
on domestic and international growth; Peacock recently began its
international rollout a free add-on for Sky's satellite TV customers
in Europe, representing a base of some 20 million households.
What does the metaverse mean to you? I think in
time the metaverse will bring our workplace
into the digital world, integrating our traditional
collaboration tools like Zoom into a more
virtualized experience.
Boredom buster? My favorite boredom killer is any kind of activity
that lets me get up and move. That might be going to the gym,
taking a hike, walking my dog or even household chores!
What creative property do you hope does NOT get adapted into a show,
movie or remake? I enjoy the grittiness and cinematography of the
classic western. Often when remakes are done, they do too much
with special effects and updated storylines. But when they do it
right it works. I think " True Grit " is a good example of a western
remake that retained its roots while becoming a bit more current.
My prediction for NFTs...NFTs are often associated with digital art
which is very trendy right now. I think longer term they will be
increasingly used to certify digital transactions.
Favorite dish that I can also make myself: I love good BBQ and can
cook up a great rack of ribs. ■
Q&A
Q&A
What's your Wordle strategy? Pull in my 9-year-old
for help
Boredom buster? Walking along the beach-any
break I get, it centers me.
Band I'd go see live: Dave Matthews Band, U2, Red
Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, I could keep going...
If I had a time machine, I would... have built deeper connections
with my professors over the years.
What household chore could you win a gold medal in?
Organizing my pantry ■
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