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18. THE HISTORY MAKER
Nancy Dubuc
Title: President, Entertainment Media, A+E Networks
Number of Years in Cable: 21
Education: BA, Boston University
Best Advice in 7 Words or Less: First pick your
boss, then the job.
Why her? With Dubuc in charge, History doesn't
just repeat itself. It keeps getting better. This
year the network rose to the top for non-fiction
entertainment net overall, and the top entertainment
network for men. No surprise, with its
first scripted miniseries " Hatfields & McCoys "
shattering records with an average 13.8 million
viewers and social media booming under
Dubuc's mandate to grow the network's fans
through alternative platforms. Look for the net's
first scripted series " Vikings " to raise the bar
even higher. Lifetime's ratings continue to grow,
too, under the Dubuc-led rebranding and series,
including the feisty " Dance Moms. "
Early bird or night owl? I'm a mom with two
young children. Both of course.
Why isn't TV Everywhere... everywhere
yet? Stay tuned, we're working on it.
" The Voice " coach I'd like to work with
is... Adam Levine!
My favorite restaurant: Mary's Fish Camp
My favorite restaurant Worst thing I've
ever heard someone say in a meeting:
That they don't watch television.
My favorite vacation spot: Heading to Mustique,
I'll let you know when I get back.
19. TEAM USA
Chris McCumber
Title: Co-President, USA Network
(pictured, lower left, right side)
Education: B.A., Government &
Law, Lafayette College
Best advice: Stay curious.
Jeff Wachtel
Title: Co-President, USA Network/
Co-Head, Original Content, Universal
Cable Productions (pictured,
upper right)
Number of Years in Cable: 14
Education: Yale University, BA
Bands I would actually go
see: Wilco, Fishbone, My Morning
Jacket
My favorite restaurant: The
Belmont Tavern in Belleville, N.J.
The one thing I tell my kids
about success in life: Give
thanks every day.
Best Advice in 7 Words or Less:
Learn from the best.
Why Them? The creativity
fueling this team is hardly
surprising when you look at their
backgrounds. Wachtel began
his career as a theater director
and producer, while McCumber
cut his teeth as a film director.
Today, under their tutelage,
USA-a crown in the ComcastNBCU
crown-continues to reign
as a top entertainment brand
with a proven track record for
quality programming, successful
launches and consistent
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audience delivery. USA is pushing
forward, introducing new genre
programming and reaching new
audiences, while staying true to
its core. This year and in 2013,
USA continues to build its portfolio
by adding one-hour dramas,
like edgy critics' darling " Suits, "
as well as half-hour comedies
and reality programming.
McCumber
Biggest innovation in cable:
The rise of social TV.
One thing I would do if I was
back in high school: Play
football.
December 2012
Wachtel
The song I sing most often in
the shower is... " Trap Doors " by
Broken Bells
The potato chip flavor that
needs to be invented: The
flavor that makes you happy if
you eat just one.
I'd give up my cell phone
for a week if... I could get my
children to do it, too.
Bands I would actually go see
live: The Shins, White Stripes,
Chris McCumber's band
My favorite business and/or
motivational book: Oliver Twist
My favorite vacation spot: A
very quiet red sand beach.
My favorite iPad app: iAnnotate
My guilty television pleasure
is... Why would you feel guilty
about watching television??
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