2008 WICT Leadership Conference
Make certain you are registered early for the industry’s premier leadership experience for cable telecommunications professionals at every level. The WICT Leadership Conference will be held March 5-6, 2008 at the Hilton New York.

The WICT Leadership Conference
Only 8 Weeks Away…Register Today!

Make certain you are registered early for the industry’s premier leadership experience for cable telecommunications professionals at every level. The WICT Leadership Conference will be held March 5-6, 2008 at the Hilton New York.

WICT Leadership Conference 2008
March 5-6
Hilton New York

Leadership Excellence in Changing Times

Several hundred cable telecommunications professionals will come together at the WICT Leadership Conference to learn how smart business leaders thrive in challenging situations and discover the trends that affect success. Clear your calendar and invest in your own career development.

During this unique leadership experience, you will master the knowledge of the industry, reinforce your leadership skills, cultivate your management style and pick up strategies and insights from renowned keynote speakers and several thought leaders and industry experts.

Keynote Speakers
Dr. Maya Angelou, Poet & Pioneer
Anne Mulcahy, CEO & Chairman, Xerox Corporation

Session Speakers include:
Erika Andersen, Proteus International
Michelle Buchanan, Associate Laboratory Director for Physical Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Susan Scheer Aoki, VP, Collaboration Solutions Marketing, Cisco
Shannon Cassidy, Founder & Executive Director, bridge between, inc.
Jennifer Caserta, EVP – Marketing, Communications, Scheduling & Alternative Platforms, The Independence  Film Channel
Leslie Ellis, Independent Technology Analyst, Columnist and Author
Meredith Flynn-Ripley, CEO, Integra5
Judy Girard, President, HGTV
Beth Halvorson, VP of Strategic Accounts – Wholesale Div., Qwest Communications
Beverly Kaye, Founder/CEO, Career Systems International
Kay Koplovitz, Founder, USA Network, Chairman of the Board, Liz Claiborne, Inc., Chairman & CEO, Koplovitz & Company
Ellen Kroner, SVP, Corporate Communications and Marketing, Rainbow Media Holdings LLC
Sara Laschever, Co-Author, “Ask For It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want”
Kim Martin, EVP & General Manager, WE tv
Cindy McConkey, SVP, Corporate Communications, Scripps Networks
Stephanie Mitchko, VP Interactive Platform Development, Technology, Cablevision Systems Corp.
Benjamin Swinburne, Executive Director of Cable, Entertainment and Broadcasting Sectors, Morgan Stanley
Amy Tykeson, President, CEO & Chairman, BendBroadband

Find out more and secure your registration here.

The WICT Leadership Conference 2008 is presented by:

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WICT Inc. and WICT Foundation Merge to Form One Organization

The WICT Inc. and WICT Foundation Boards approved a merger between the two organizations on November 16, 2007, effective January 1, 2008. The new organization will be known as Women in Cable Telecommunications and will be organized as a 501c3 charitable organization under IRS regulations. A “charitable” organization is organized for educational purposes; WICT’s primary mission will continue to be that of an organization which develops women leaders who transform the industry.

The merger will allow for a more streamlined governance and administrative structure for WICT, and will allow us to better serve our members and chapters by providing more resources for programs at both the national and local levels.   This will have little, if any, impact on how WICT and its chapters operate.

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Rising Leaders Program

WICT is proud to introduce the members of the third class of the WICT Rising Leaders Program – A Premier Industry Program for Emerging Women Leaders.  These women will have the opportunity to participate in a three-month, comprehensive leadership development program targeted to manager and director-level women in the cable telecommunications industry.

The Program
Part 1 - (February 11 - 13, 2008 - Orlando, Florida) presents personal leadership development and explores the importance of how understanding social styles can help you create better relationships with a variety of people. Participants walk away empowered with a strategic personal leadership plan and a tactical approach to team management to help each individual navigate towards her full potential. 

Part 2 - (March 4 - 6, 2008 - New York City, New York) allows you to reconnect with classmates and attend the second annual WICT Leadership Conference focused on leadership development and cable business.

Part 3 - (April 14 - 16, 2008 – Scottsdale, Arizona) features important skills to learn from Erika Andersen’s book, Growing Great Employees. This session will also focus on high performance teams and how they are created. You will create a strategic plan for your own future as a leader that you can begin to implement immediately.

Learn more about the Rising Leaders program.

Members of the 2008 Rising Leaders Program

Jennifer Boudreaux, Director - Digital Distribution, NBC Universal  
Joni Brengman, Director - Charter Business, Charter Communications  
Angela Bruno, Senior Director of Customer Care, Bright House Networks
Tiffani Bruton, Director - Public Affairs, Cox Communications - Oklahoma
LaTayna Butler, Director - Strategic Marketing, TV One  
Allyson Cantor, Director - Partnership Marketing, MTV Networks
Holly Christopherson, Director - Products & Programming, Charter Communications  
Carol Crawford, Marketing Manager, Scripps Networks - GAC  
Donna D'Alessandro, Director - Program Strategy, NBC Universal (Bravo)
Stacey Duncan, Account Manager - Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Starz Entertainment  
Concetta Forbes, Manager - Development Engineering, ESPN  
Lauren Glaubach, Brand Manager, ESPN
Johanna Hall, Account Director, Turner Network Sales, Inc.
Carolyne Hannan, Regional Director - Product Management, Comcast Cable  
Adrienne Harvin, Customer Care Sales & Quality Manager, Time Warner Cable
Nicole Henrich, Development Director, RIVR Media  
Rashida Jones, Executive Producer, The Weather Channel  
Megan Judge, Senior Manager – National Affiliate Marketing, ESPN & Disney
Michelle Kilroy, Manager - Operational Excellence, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Geniene Krumper, Senior Manager - Affiliate Distribution, Game Show Network  
Stephanie Long, Creative Director, Rainbow Media Holdings
Andrea Macey, Director - Multi-Platform Content, WE tv/Rainbow Media 
Lauren Melichar, Director - Strategy & Development, Time Warner Cable Corporate
Joanna Mesh, Manager - Finance & Strategy, ESPN
Carolina Navarro, Customer Loyalty Supervisor, Comcast  
Lisa Nguyen, Operations Manager - Affiliate Marketing, Scripps Networks  
Cherie Pierce, Systems Engineering & Business Operations Manager, Cox Communications
Katarina Price, Manager - Business Affairs, National Geographic International 
Julie Rachel, Director - Enabling Technology Services, Cox Communications
Amy Roberson, Program Manager, Walter Kaitz Foundation
Lisa Rodriguez, Director - Employee Relations,Time Warner Cable - SW Div
Janet Root, Account Manager, AETN
Laura Ruotolo, Director - Production, Rainbow Media Holdings
Heather Rutledge, Marketing Manager, Suddenlink Communications
Karen Schuchardt, Director - Digital Ad Sales, Key Accounts, MTV Networks
Nathania Seales, Senior Director - Production, Cartoon Network
Karla Simmons, Human Resources Manager, Comcast Cable
Ainsley TeGrotenhuis, Marketing Manager - Interactive,Turner Broadcasting - CNN
Uyen Tieu,  Director - Ad Sales Strategy & Business Development, MTV Networks
Sheri Weidner, Account Director - Content Distribution & Marketing, MTV Networks/BET Networks
Dawn Wellott, Manager - Learning & Development, Comcast Spotlight
Sara Wessling, Regional Field Marketing Manager - West Affiliate Sales, Hallmark Channels

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Fellowships to the WICT Leadership Conference

WICT is offering three (3) fellowships to the 2008 WICT Leadership Conference March 5-6 at the Hilton New York in New York City.

For more information on the individual fellowships, click the links below.
Cheryl Greene Fellowship - one full registration to the WICT Leadership Conference
Lucille Larkin Fellowship -one full registration to the WICT Leadership Conference
June Travis Fellowship- one full registration and most travel expenses

The deadline for Fellowship applications is Friday, February 1, 2008.

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Check Your Mailbox for the New PAR At Work Newsletter

Since 2003, WICT has been measuring the progress of women employed in the cable industry in three critical areas: Pay Equity, Advancement Opportunities, and Resources for Work/Life Support. Through the PAR Initiative, WICT annually conducts extensive research among cable programmers and operators and compiles lists of Best Companies for Women in Cable. Now, to continue celebrating the Best Companies, we showcase the real stories behind their best practices. Check your mailbox this month for the December issue of PAR At Work and access the past issues and exclusive online content here.

PAR At Work is presented by:

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Celebrate Execeptional Women in Technology

Created in 1995 to recognize and honor leading women technology professionals, the annual Women in Technology Award acknowledges the achievements of one woman who has demonstrated outstanding personal and professional growth and significantly contributed to the cable telecommunications industry. The Women in Technology Award is presented in partnership with the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) and Communications Technology Magazine.

To be eligible, a woman must be in a technical position in the cable or telecommunications industry and:

• Demonstrate a meaningful contribution to the industry;
• Exhibit a high level of knowledge, skill and professionalism;
• Be committed to community and professional activities that enhance the perception of the cable and telecommunications industry, and women in technology;
• Exhibit commitment to professional development and education;
• Be a current WICT and SCTE member.

Nominate a colleague for this prestigious award today.

The 2008 Women in Technology Award is sponsored by

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Welcome New Members

Each month, we will spotlight the new members of WICT.  145 new members joined WICT during the month of December, from the companies highlighted below. Check out the complete listing of new members and welcome your colleagues!

Comcast
Cox Communications
Discovery Communications LLC
ESPN
Food Network
Gemstar TV Guide
GSN
HBO
Hewlett-Packard
HGTV
Lifetime Networks
Media Business Corporation
Memorial Sloan kettering Cancer Center
MTV Networks
NESN
Primal Screen
Rainbow Media
Scripps Networks
Showtime Networks
Slalom Consulting
Sunflower Broadband
Supercable Management Services
The Maslow Media Group
The North Highland Company
The Sportsman Channel
Time Warner Cable
Vozzcom Inc.
WE TV

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Keep Your Resolution to Move Your Career Forward in 2008

Renew your WICT membership and keep your resolution to move your career forward in 2008.

2008 membership renewals are now being accepted through March 31. As an extra incentive, members who renew by January 31 can win a chance for $100.00.  Renew online at www.wict.org, log in as a member and click on "pay dues online". [return to top]

Visit the WICT Career Center

Job Seekers

Employers are looking to meet their 2008 year goals!  Show them what makes YOU the most qualified candidate!

Post your resume on the WICT Career Center  and fulfill your New Years resolution by getting in front of the right employers.

Employers

It’s the new year, fill your 2008 with the right hires!.  Reach out to industry specific job seekers at the WICT Career Center . By posting a job, you gain immediate access to pre-qualified resumes to help fill the shoes of important roles to help you reach your 2008 goals! Time flies so don’t wait! [return to top]