99. MUSEUM QUALITY David Royle EVP & Chief Programming Officer Smithsonian Networks Years in Cable: 21 Education: BA, University of North Carolina; MA, University of Minnesota In a relatively brief time, Royle has turned a nascent cable network into an award-winning critical darling. The Smithsonian Channel has already racked up 23 Emmy nominations and won four Emmys for its original programming, making it the youngest channel to have won an Emmy. Additional honors include the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation's 2017 Major Norman Hatch Award for " The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima " and a 2017 NAACP Image Award nomination for " Major League Legends: Hank Aaron. " Best advice your mom or dad ever gave you? Always try to see the best in people What would be the name of the reality show based on your company? " Growing up Smithsonian. " OR " Extreme Makeover: Smithsonian Edition " What product or service could you not live without? Cadbury's chocolate What's the first thing you read in the morning? BBC News What does the future look like for skinny bundles and flexible packaging? Glorious Last show I binged not on my network(s): " Orphan Black " If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why? No hesitation-It's supersonic flight. Anything to avoid jet lag... ■ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN MARY CAMPBELL. Your leadership helps us combine the best of retail, media, and social for the world's most engaging shopping experiences. We applaud all Cablefax 100 honorees. 64 cablefaxmag.com June 2018 Cablefax: The Magazinehttp://www.cablefaxmag.com