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Most Powerful Women in Cable 2012: The Top 50
1. Jill Campbell
EVP/COO
Cox Communications
Campbell's recent promotion
to COO not only makes her the
highest ranking woman at Cox-but
arguably the most powerful woman
in cable distribution. We wouldn't
be surprised if she someday becomes the first female
CEO of a major cable operator, which is part of why we're
proud to elevate her to the top spot this year. Campbell
has the lofty duty of ensuring companywide alignment with
competitive strategies to grow the MSO's base of 6 million
customers. She provides leadership for field operations
and services, customer care, marketing and sales, as well
as public affairs. With a 30-year tenure at Cox, she says
her boss Pat Esser has always urged her to trust her gut
and be optimistic, telling her, " No one wants to follow
someone who doesn't see a bright future. " Campbell also
mentors for WICT, and is on the board of several nonprofit
organizations.
Opportunities for young women: " Opportunities in our
industry are plentiful. This industry continues to evolve
and grow. Thirty years ago, there was just HBO and a few
broadcast channels. Today our industry is diverse and full
of opportunities. There are traditional cable careers, but
there are also new business adventures like home security.
The possibilities are exciting for anyone just coming into
the job market. "
Juggling busy days: " I have a fabulous assistant. She
controls my calendar and tells me where to be! "
Best advice for a mid-day re-energizer: " Block out a couple
hours a day for think time and catch up time. Going from
meeting to meeting to meeting just drains you. "
2. Anne Sweeney
President, Disney/ABC Television Group
Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks
The Walt Disney Company
Simply put, Sweeney's empire
is vast. A digital visionary with
considerable programming
prowess, she oversees
Disney-ABC's thriving global business. This year, she
spearheaded the company's plans to launch Disney Junior,
a new 24-hour network targeted at the preschool market
that combines some of Disney's most salient properties.
Oversight for ABC Studios, ABC-owned Television
Stations Group and the ABC Television Network, Disney
Channels Worldwide, ABC Family and Disney's publishing
imprint Hyperion are also all in a day's work for Sweeney,
who keeps a finger on the pace of technology. The ABC
player for iPad has seen more than 6.5 million downloads,
and fans can be sure more digital innovation will remain
top of mind as long as Sweeney's in charge.
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3. Bonnie Hammer
Chairman, NBCUniversal Cable
Entertainment and Cable Studios
When you have an overflowing
plate like industry powerhouse
Hammer, " Multi-tasking can be
a surefire way to botch a lot of
things simultaneously. The real
trick is knowing how to prioritize. " A longtime leader in
network programming and branding, Hammer has been
overseeing Syfy for 11 years and USA Network for eight
years-and she's a leader at NBCU. Under her watch,
USA achieved the No. 1 position in all of basic cable
while Syfy has become a global brand, extending its
reach to more than 60 territories worldwide.
What drew you to cable? " When I made the move from
broadcast TV to cable many years ago, it was a brave
new world that attracted real risk-takers. We embraced
change, and weren't afraid to break rules as soon as
we made them up. I find that same pioneering spirit
invaluable... and exhilarating... in navigating today's
ever-changing media landscape. "
Opportunities for young women: " The same thing young
men need to know. ;) Opportunities are gifts...
you should never feel entitled and never take them for
granted. "
Juggling busy days: " Multi-tasking can be a surefire way
to botch a lot of things simultaneously. The real trick is
knowing how to prioritize. "
4. Abbe Raven
President/CEO, A + E Networks
Raven controls one of the biggest
portfolios in cable: 10 brands,
two of which, A&E and History,
are top five networks. With a
growing slate of originals and an
audience that's skewing younger,
it's not surprising that industry analysts predict A + E
Networks is on track to surpass $3 billion in revenue.
" Every day I go to work with one of the most creative
teams in media, and they keep me excited about what
is around the corner, " Raven says. " We are fortunate as
a company and as an industry to have a big impact on
popular culture. "
Opportunities for young women: " I meet with young people
all the time, and my advice is always the same: Work hard,
and you will shine. I started out at the bottom-answering
phones and copying scripts. My success came from
hard work and a willingness to learn every aspect of this
business.
Juggling busy days: " Try to focus on what is most important
and put that on the top of your 'to do' list. I think
technology has made staying connected all the time easier.
iPhones and iPads keep us in contact. "
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