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Most Powerful Women in Cable 2011: The Top 50
have a phone again. And we're just getting started. "
Motto: " 'We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an
act, but a habit.' " Aristotle said it, and I try to live by it every day. "
39. Martha Stewart
Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
In September 2010, lifestyle leader
Stewart initiated a bold transition from
syndication to cable, creating a new
block of programming in partnership with
Hallmark Channel. New series include
" Martha Bakes, " " Mad Hungry with Lucinda
Scala Quinn, " " Petkeeping with Marc Morrone " and, in September
2011, the seventh season of her Emmy-winning " Martha
Stewart Show, " which earned a Daytime Emmy and Gracie Award
(for best host) this year. With Hallmark, Stewart has also added
chef Emeril Lagasse to the mix with " Emeril's Table, " and launched
" Martha Stewart Presents, " a series of primetime interview specials.
In all, Stewart's MSLO's broadcast division has produced more
than 500 hours of original content for the 2010-2011 season.
40. Marjorie Kaplan
President/GM, Animal Planet, President,
Science Networks/Science Channel
With her promotion to president of
Science Channel in January, Kaplan
continues to develop a distinct identity
for the brand, while maintaining oversight
and aggressive growth of Animal
Planet Media as president/GM. Under her direction, Animal
Planet has seen 28% audience growth among the 18-49 demo
since its 2008 rebranding, becoming a top 30 cable network in
2010. Among its successes: " River Monsters, " the network's
best-performing series ever, with more than 1.5 million viewers
in its third season. Kaplan also lends her influence to develop
programming that raises awareness of animal issues worldwide.
Passion: " It's terrific to see series on cable regularly doing ratings
that broadcasters envy, and especially seeing that performance
from unscripted content. The sky's the limit. "
Career accomplishment: " The Animal Planet rebrand/relaunch. "
Destination: " Paris... What more is there to say? "
41. Kelly Regal
EVP, Turner Broadcasting System
One of Turner CEO Phil Kent's most
trusted advisers, Regal leads the
company's programming and sales
research arm, PR, corporate communications
and philanthropy, human
resources and media planning and
buying. Positioned at the nexus of so many Turner initiatives,
Regal also leads wide-ranging strategic and operating initiatives
that bridge global news, entertainment and animation, and
young adult and kids media networks and businesses. Recently
she brought Conan O'Brien to TBS and secured rights to the
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men's NCAA March Madness tournament. To top it off, she's a
WICT executive member and is active mentoring within Turner.
Passion: " I thrive on the fast-paced change in our industry. We're
driving technology innovation to meet consumers' demand to
be engaged, informed and entertained anytime, anywhere. "
Career accomplishment: " Nothing inspires and motivates me
more than seeing the career success of the people I've had
the pleasure of hiring, developing, mentoring, leading and
working alongside. "
Favorite destination: " I love traveling anywhere with my family,
but my favorite destination is Nantucket. "
42. Laureen Ong
President, Travel Channel,
Scripps Networks Interactive
Veteran TV executive Ong, who helped
launch the National Geographic Channel
in 2001, continues to navigate
a laudable career path since being
named President of Scripps Networks'
Travel Channel in April 2010. The previous year marked the
net's most successful ever, with adults 25-54 viewing at all-time
highs in primetime and total day, as Ong continues to delve into
building brand strategy, developing additional programming and
talent to increase ratings and create new business opportunities.
Among numerous kudos, Ong has been recognized as
WICT's Woman of the Year and received the Vision Award from
the Washington Chapter of Women in Film and Video.
Passion: " The changing technology that allows for more
engagement with our consumers, particularly in a lifestyle
category like Travel, where we have opportunities to take the
consumer from inspiration to activation. "
Career accomplishment: " Launching NGC with a very talented
team. Considering the odds we were up against during that
time and the performance we were able to achieve, it's a oncein-a-lifetime
accomplishment. "
Favorite destinations: " Shanghai, Sydney and the excitement I
have over the places I have yet to explore. "
43. Gwen Marcus
EVP/General Counsel, Showtime Networks
As Showtime's highest-ranking woman
and chief legal officer, Marcus plays a
critical role in the company's programming
and distribution deals, as well as
policy and strategic initiatives. She has
spent much of the last 12 months overseeing
complicated legal aspects and deal making for the rollout
of " Showtime Anytime, " the net's new authenticated broadband
service. Marcus is also a much sought-after speaker on diversity
and LGBT issues, addressing the United Nations World Diversity
Leadership Summit in September and the Minority Corporate
Counsel Association's Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference.
In 2010, Inside Counsel magazine named her recipient of
its First Annual Transformative Leadership Award for advancing
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