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91. ADVOCATE FOR THE PEOPLE
Ann Carlsen
CEO
Carlsen Resources
Years in Cable: 38+
Education: University of Colorado with a
degree in Journalism and Business
Carlsen's dedication to providing stellar
customer service and her ability to stay ahead
of industry trends have fueled her company's
growth. When needed, she adapts her recruiting
methods to best suit her clients' needs.
During the past year Carlsen has worked with
companies undergoing mergers and transitions
and has helped staff several SVODs. But it's her
uncanny ability to get to know and understand
individuals and their needs that makes both
clients and candidates view her as an advocate.
Worst advice your mom or dad ever gave
you? Stay in that cushy corporate job until you
retire... it will keep you safe and secure.
An area where media/ broadband could
use improvement? Striving to ensure that our
board, executive and management ranks more
closely mirror our customer bases.
What would be the name of the reality
show based on your company? " Star
Search " or " So You Think You Need Talent? "
What's the first thing you read in the morning?
Cablefax
Last show I binged not on my network(s):
" Better Call Saul. " I know I'm late, but it's
incredible!
Favorite podcast: " School of Greatness with
Lewis Holmes, " " Masters of Scale with Reid
Hoffman " and " Business Wars " by Wondry
If you could have a superpower, what
would it be and why? The power to help
people see and understand their true gifts. ■
92. THE REAL DEAL
Rob Kennedy
President & Co-CEO
C-SPAN
Years in Cable: 38
Education: BSEE, Illinois;
MBA, Chicago Booth
Susan Swain
President & Co-CEO
C-SPAN
Years in Cable: 36
Education: BA, University of
Scranton
Whether covering the March for
Our Lives, Congressional hearings
or debates on the Senate
floor, C-SPAN broadcasts what's
happening in Washington, D.C.,
in real time. Swain and Kennedy
remain passionate about retaining
C-SPAN's long-held mission
to present Capital Hill events
without any editorializing or
political spin, thereby removing
all of C-SPAN's TV, radio, and
digital platforms from being labeled " fake news. " A new generation of viewers has taken notice, too,
making C-SPAN more relevant than ever.
Rob Kennedy
The biggest innovation in media/broadband over the last year? Improved quality of voice
search in general and smart speakers specifically (Looking at you, Alexa).
If you wrote a " Black Mirror " episode, what dark side of technology would you explore
and why? Faked information, especially manipulated audio and video.
If I ever get elected President, my first executive order will be... televised on C-SPAN.
Cabinet meetings, too.
An area where media/ broadband could use improvement? Clarity of prices and packages
Bitcoin - pro or con? Pro blockchain
Favorite short-form content? (There is such a thing?)
What product or service could you not live without? Waze
Last show I binged not on my network(s): " Homeland "
Favorite podcast: " Q&A " (C-SPAN); " Reply All "
Susan Swain
Your social media platform of choice? My two Twitter accounts
Favorite short-form content? Animal videos from The Dodo
What would be the name of the reality show based on your company? C-SPAN already is a
daily reality show from Washington.
What product or service could you not live without? Still, my iPhone.
What's the first thing you read in the morning? Two: Axios AM and Politico Playbook
What does the future look like for skinny bundles and flexible packaging? More, then less.
Last show I binged not on my network(s): " Love it or List it. "
Favorite podcast: C-SPAN's ■
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