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President’s Message

Dear NAMIC Members:

Welcome to the relaunch edition of InTouch, featuring the best in NAMIC national and local news. You'll notice some exciting new sections in our ongoing effort to keep you in the know and connected to NAMIC.

In every issue you can cast your vote in our "Member Poll" and meet our "Member of the Month" in the "Membership Spotlight" section.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, read "Career Corner" to learn more about NAMIC's online Job Bank as well as our prestigious education, mentoring and leadership development programs.

Be sure to check out the "NAMIC Calendar" listing and save the date on upcoming local and national activities that you won't want to miss.

For a review of the powerful programs and events delivered by our network of 18 chapters, go to "NAMIC On The Scene."

I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage you to get involved with your local chapter. There are many ways for you to get involved, from running for a chapter officer position in the next round of elections this summer to serving on a committee to plan chapter education programs and other events. If you are interested in learning more about the work of your local NAMIC chapter and how you can volunteer, contact the NAMIC National Office at (212) 594-5985 or info@namic.com.

If you plan to attend The Cable Show in Las Vegas, join us at our annual Next Generation Leaders Awards Breakfast on May 9th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Event details are featured below in "NAMIC Newsflash." You can also visit us on the show floor at the Cable Cares! Booth (#5279).

On behalf of NAMIC, we look forward to seeing you in Vegas or at a local NAMIC event near you. We hope that you enjoy the new InTouch.

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Kathy A. Johnson

President

NAMIC Newsflash

It's Not Too Late to Register for the 2007 NAMIC Next Generation Leaders Annual Awards Breakfast at NCTA!

Wednesday, May 9

7:00am-8:45am

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

South Pacific Ballroom E

Las Vegas, NV

NAMIC, in partnership with Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, will recognize the industry's up-and-coming business leaders of color who reflect and embrace NAMIC's mission to educate, advocate and empower for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. The Next Generation Leader Awards will be presented in three categories: Cable MSO, Cable Programmer and Technology.

Additionally, the Stanley B. Thomas, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Terry Jones and Herbert Wilkins Sr., Managing General Partners, Syncom.

Antoinette Alfonso Zel, Senior Executive Vice President, Network Strategy, Telemundo, is the Honorary Chair.

Keynote speaker, Phoebe Eng is a national lecturer, leadership strategist and author of the critically acclaimed Warrior Lessons, her groundbreaking account of race, empowerment and leadership in a changing world.

Click here to register online by Sunday, May 6!

On-site registration will be available beginning at 6am on May 9, in front of the South Pacific Ballroom E at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Click here for a complete list of award recipients & event details.

Visit NAMIC at the Cable Cares! Booth (#5279)

Planning on attending the NCTA Cable Show in Las Vegas? If so, then be sure to visit NAMIC while on the show floor from May 7-9 where we will be exhibiting as part of Cable Cares! (Booth #5279). It's an opportunity for you to visit with representatives of NAMIC and learn more about our educational programs, upcoming events, and other key member benefits, including the online Job Bank and how we can be a diversity resource to you and your company. And you can renew your membership on-site!

Bring a colleague who is not a NAMIC member with you and get them connected to the industry's only organization focusing on multi-ethnic diversity. If they join on-site, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a complimentary registration to the 21st Annual NAMIC Conference on September 16-18, 2007 in New York City.

Cable Cares! is a partnership of four cable trade associations: NAMIC, Association of Cable Communicators (ACC), Cable in the Classroom and Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT).

Save The Date for the 21st Annual NAMIC Conference - September 16-18 at the Hilton New York

A new set of rules drives the way we do business today. A robust multicultural marketplace demands sophisticated marketing strategies, multi-media technologies and culturally diverse decision-makers. This year's conference is a MUST ATTEND for industry professionals at every level who seek substance, theory and wisdom that can advance careers, spur new business growth, even change the course of our future.

The Annual NAMIC Conference will include four educational tracks:

Corporate Diversity
Digital Media and Ad Sales
Leadership Development
Multi-ethnic Markets

In addition to the track sessions, the Annual NAMIC Conference will include high-profile general sessions, the Mickey Leland Humanitarian Achievement Award luncheon, a powerful mentoring event, “Hot Topic” sessions, the NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMAs) and a Career Expo to again be presented in partnership with VarietyCareers.com. Special, invitation-only events will be hosted for alumni of our Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) and our Leadership Seminar, as well as the volunteer leadership of our 18 chapters. Additionally, the Walter Kaitz Foundation will again offer a Supplier Diversity Workshop.

2007 Annual NAMIC Conference Planning Committee Co-Chairs:

Marsha J. Conaway, Regional Vice President, Human Resources, Midwest Region, Time Warner Cable
Charisse Lillie, Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast Corporation & Senior Vice President, Comcast Cable Communications
Sandra Murillo Weber, Vice President, Multicultural Market Development, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Reserve Your Room at the Hilton New York:

NAMIC has a limited room block at the Hilton New York at the rate of $409 a night on a first come, first served basis. Make your reservation by clicking here or by calling (800) HIL-TONS. Be sure to ask for the NAMIC group rate or provide the code NAM.

Registration will be open soon. For additional information regarding registration or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the NAMIC national office at 212-594-5985.

And the Winner Is... 2007 NAMIC Vision Awards

MTV Networks and Showtime Networks led all others, garnering three wins each at the 13th Annual NAMIC Vision Awards held Tuesday, March 27 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California. The event was hosted by actress-comedienne Niecy Nash of Style Network’s "Clean House," Comedy Central’s "Reno 911" and its feature film spin-off "Reno 911: Miami."

Presented by NAMIC in partnership with NAMIC-Southern California, the NAMIC Vision Awards is the only entertainment industry event celebrating diversity in original cable programming. Benefiting the NAMIC Foundation and its Digital Bridge Alliance (DBA) Project, proceeds from the event are contributed to non-profit organizations working to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities of color.

Showtime Network's original series "Sleeper Cell" was recognized as Best Drama, while Lauren Velez took honors for Best Actress-Drama for her role in Showtime's crime series "Dexter." Tonye Patano's Best Actress-Comedy win for the original series "Weeds" gave Showtime the network’s third award of the evening.

MTV Networks was victorious in the Animation, Best Actor-Comedy and Variety/Talk Show categories with wins for Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and TV Land. Comedian Carlos Mencia won Best Actor-Comedy for his work in Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia." The award for Best Animation went to Nickelodeon's 3-D fantasy series "The Backyardigans." TV Land's "That's What I’m Talking About," the three-part discussion series focused on the Black experience in America won Best Variety/Talk Show honors.

Click here to view the full list of winners and photos from the event!

Career Corner

Congratulations to Class VI Graduates of the NAMIC Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP)

The NAMIC ELDP is presented in partnership with UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management. This 11-day prestigious program is tailored specifically for the empowerment and advancement of executives of color. ELDP graduates are equipped with a competitive advantage that bolsters career success in a dynamic global industry.

Applications for ELDP Class VII are being accepted through July 13, 2007. For information regarding the 2007-2008 ELDP nomination and application process, contact Jim Jones, Director of Education, at 212-594-5985 or jim.jones@namic.com.

ELDP Class VI:

Michelle Auguste: Director, Programming and Marketing Research, Lifetime Networks
Nadine Baker: Director, Operations and Strategic Planning, The Weather Channel Media Solutions, Inc.
Yetta Banks: Senior Director, Planning and Design, MTV Networks
Makesha Benson: Director, Sales, Time Warner Cable
Nelson Boyce: Group VP, Kids and Family, Digital Advertising Sales, MTV Networks
Deborah Buhles: Director, Corporate Travel, Comcast Cable Communications
Keith Dawkins: VP/GM, Nicktoons Network
Karen Degrammont: VP, Strategic Planning, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Dianne Earley: VP GM, Cox Media
Hayes Fountain: VP, Network Origination, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Vicky Free: VP, Entertainment Marketing, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Sheila Gilmore
Karen Goodwin: Director, Production and Operations, Food Network
Roxann e Jones: VP, Sr. Coordinating Editor, New Media Group, ESPN
Manoj Joseph: Regional Director, Comcast Cable Communications
Parisa Khosrav: VP, CNN International, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Ola Kudu: VP, Creative Services, BET
Karen Ligon: Area Director, HR, Comcast
Manuel Martinez: VP/GM, Charter Communications
Emilio Mata: SVP, Creative Services, Starz Entertainment
Karim Mawji: Director, Nickelodeon Online, MTV Networks
Charlon McIntosh: Senior Director, Customer Care, Comcast
Karen Miller: SVP, Creative Services, Warner Bros. Entertainment
Jennifer Ortega: VP, Business & Legal Affairs, MTV Networks
Miguel Pons: Senior Director, Corporate Development, The Weather Channel
Deva Roberts-Newman: Executive Producer, TV Land and Nick at Nite Brand Creative Group, MTV Networks
David Saldarriaga: Director, Marketing and Sales, Cox Communications - Central Florida
Wendell Scott: VP, ESPN/ABC Sports, Customer Marketing
John Spadaro: VP, Research, ABC Kids Networks
Winston Warrior: Director, Marketing Services, Cox Enterprises
Brian Wong: News Editor, ESPN

Enhance Your Leadership Skills and Advance Your Career with the NAMIC Leadership Seminar

Apply now for Session VII of the NAMIC Leadership Seminar to be held July 12-13 on the NYU Campus in New York City. Application deadline is May 30, 2007. For information regarding the Session VII Leadership Seminar nomination and application process, contact Bernard Guinyard, Education Manager, at 212-594-5985 or bernard.guinyard@namic.com.

The NAMIC Leadership Seminar is a two-day professional development program designed to transform high-potential middle managers of color into effective leaders. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with participants' own experiences to generate powerful insights about leadership. Participants create a personalized blueprint for becoming successful, high-impact leaders, with enhanced value to their organizations and confidence in their own potential.

NAMIC congratulates the 42 managers and directors who graduated from the NAMIC Leadership Seminar on March 2. Session VI was held in Washington, D.C., at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association's (NCTA) new Capitol Hill headquarters.

Session VI received an unprecedented 110 applications for the coveted 40 seats. The demand is a testament to the industry support, the quality and experience of the program's alumni and the void that NAMIC is filling within the industry. Session VI participants not only experienced the pulse of the nation's capitol, but they were also treated to a tour of the NCTA's Wired Home.

Leadership Seminar Session VI members:

Nikki Bethel: Director, Employee Relations, HBO
Cynthia Brown: Director, HR, Discovery Communications, Inc.
Selina Campbell: Operations Manager, Cox Communications
Michelle Castleman: Human Resources Consultant, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Richard Cho: Director, Voice Product Management, Time Warner Cable
Yolanda Chu: Director, Strategic Planning, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Sereita Cobbs: Producer, ESPN
Nety Cornejo: Network Supervisor, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Michelle Emeh: National Account Manager, HBO
Marlyn Garcia: Director, Hispanic Marketing, Time Warner Cable
Tiffany Goode: Quality Specialist, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Donald Green: Manager, Eastern Region, Hallmark Channel
Tania Hindert: Public Affairs Manager, Cox Communications
Chantel Hoad: Regional Community Affairs Manager, Comcast
Amina Hussein: Talent Producer, ESPN
Kimberly Jackson: Business Operations Manager, Comcast Cable
Darryl Jefferson: Director, Post Production Services, Lifetime Entertainment Services
Javier Jonas: Call Center Operations Manager, Time Warner Cable
Tamara Jones: Manager, Business and Legal Affairs, MTV Networks, Inc.
Eric Jones: Senior Writer/Producer, Showtime Networks
Caroline Kim: Manager, HBO
Darlene Kinney: Regional Project Manager, Time Warner Cable
Meenal Kulkarni: Senior Human Resources Generalist, Cox Communications
Samson Lam: Technical Operations Manager, Time Warner Cable
Marissa Lucret: Human Resources Representative, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Elmer Martinez: Director, Network Operations, Time Warner Cable
Jose Morales: Supervisor, Cablevision Systems Corporation
Sweta Patel: Product Marketing Manager, Comcast
Jaime Pena: Director, Western Region, Hallmark Channel
Ivonne Rabassa: Marketing Manager, Rainbow Media Holdings, LLC
Valerie Ragsdale: Product Manager, Turner Sports
Michelle Ray: Program Director, Walter Kaitz Foundation
Gary Reynolds: Manager, Production Operations, ESPN, Inc.
Tamara Scurlock: Supervising Producer, BET Networks
Otto Strong: Senior Editor, ESPN , The Magazine
Elaine Sung: News Editor, ESPN
Barbara Sykes: Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Cox Communications
Lucien Tolbert: Human Resources Generalist, Charter Communications
Wanda Trevino: Director, Multicultural Market Development, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Leticia Valadez: Human Resources Manager, Time Warner Cable
Vineet Wadhwa: Director, Financial Analysis, Time Warner Cable
Emory Walton: Director, Affiliate Sales and Marketing, A&E Television Networks

CTAM Executive Management Program Fellowships

We are pleased to announce that NAMIC members will again have access to four full fellowships to the CTAM Executive Management Program at the Harvard Business School from June 10-15, 2007. The fellowships are underwritten by the CTAM Educational Foundation, Scripps Networks, Lifetime Networks and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Congratulations to the 2007 NAMIC fellows:

Michael Parker: Area Vice President/GM, Comcast Corporation
Miguel (Mike) Pons: VP, Strategy & Development, The Weather Channel
Eric Turpin: Vice President, Distribution, Northeast Region, Tennis Channel
Sandra Murillo Weber: Vice President, Multicultural Market Development, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Looking For Diverse Candidates? Looking For Your Next Big Career Move?

The NAMIC Job Bank is the leading resource for connecting employers and highly qualified diverse job candidates in the communications industry.

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NAMIC members may search the Job Bank for FREE.

Click here for more information.

Special offer for employers! Use the promotion code AAB07 to receive a 10% discount on the job posting package of your choice. Offer good through 12/31/07.

NAMIC On the Scene

2007 Chapter Leadership Forum

This year's Chapter Leadership Forum took place on January 25 — 27 at the Westin in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Over 50 chapter leaders and National Board members gathered to further build the capacity of each chapter and better serve members on the local level. It was a valuable opportunity for chapter leaders from across the country to share experiences and goals as they embark on a new year.

The forum officially kicked off with a NAMIC-The Carolinas “Mentoring for Success” program, which generated buzz across the Carolinas market! 50-plus attendees learned about the power of mentoring, an important strategy to help you achieve your career goals and advance in the cable and communications industry.

Featured Mentors included:

Patricia Andrews-Keenan: Vice President, Communications & Community Affairs, Nielsen Media Research and NAMIC National Board Member
James Brown: Senior Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, ESPN and NAMIC National Board Member
Lucinda Martinez Desir: Vice President, Market Development, HBO and NAMIC National Board Member
Mae Douglas: Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer, Cox Communications and NAMIC National Board Vice Chair
Mark Garner: Vice President, Distribution and Business Development, A&E Television Networks and NAMIC National Board Member
Mark Kang: Vice President, Affiliate Relations, The Sportsman Channel
Sheila Gilmore: NAMIC National Board Member
Andrew Givens: Secretary, NAMIC National Board
Carol Hevey: Executive Vice President, Time Warner Cable
Kathy Johnson: President, NAMIC
Loretta Walker: Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and NAMIC National Board Member

Chapter leaders also attended sessions at the Leadership Forum to share best practices and discuss ways to effectively engage, motivate and retain volunteers.

Annual Chapter Recognition Awards were presented during a "NAMIC New Year Celebration" hosted by National Board Members Lucinda Desir and Andrew Givens.

2007 chapter winners:

Watch Us Grow: NAMIC-Philadelphia
Show Me the Money: NAMIC-Philadelphia
Executed Flawlessly: NAMIC-Atlanta (major market)
Executed Flawlessly: NAMIC-Tennessee (small to mid-market)
We Did It All: NAMIC - Mid-Atlantic (small to mid-market)
We Did It All: NAMIC- New York (major market)
Did It All And Then Some: NAMIC-New England
Chapter of the Year: NAMIC- New England

Pictured from left to right: Lucinda Desir, Vice President, Market Development, HBO; NAMIC-New England's Ashley Dubois, Divisional Account Executive, Disney & ESPN Media Networks; Andrew Givens, Secretary, NAMIC National Board; and NAMIC-New England's Raquel Williams, Account Executive, Disney & ESPN Media Networks.

Honorable Mention certificates were presented in the following categories:

Revenue Generation: NAMIC-The Carolinas
Program Innovation: NAMIC-Denver
Membership Involvement: NAMIC-Southern California
Media Outreach: NAMIC- Mid-Atlantic

A special thank you to all chapter leaders and National Board Members who attended the forum!

Chapters In Action

NAMIC-The Carolinas: January 25, 2007; "Mentoring For Success" Program; Westin Charlotte; Charlotte, NC

Pictured from left to right: Tanya LaTortue, President, NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania; Ricky Moore, Manager, Time Warner Cable; Mae Douglas, Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer, Cox Communications; Lucinda Desir, Vice President, Market Development, HBO; James Brown, Senior Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, ESPN; Sheila Gilmore; Kathy Johnson, President, NAMIC, Pat Keenan, Vice President, Communications & Community Affairs, Nielsen Media Research; Loretta Walker, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; Carmen Elliott, Director of Operations, Time Warner Cable and President, NAMIC-The Carolinas; Carol Hevey, Executive Vice President, Time Warner Cable; Mark Kang, Vice President, Affiliate Relations, The Sportsman Channel; Andrew Givens; and Julius Colter, Consultant, Intellicom, LLC.

NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania: April 4, 2007; "Spring into Success" Mentoring Panel; Hintz Family Alumni Center

Panelists:

Andrew Givens, Secretary, NAMIC National Board
Mark Kang, Vice President, Affiliate Relations, The Sportsman Channel

Pictured left to right: Melissa Jackson, NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania Vice-President; Chassity Wells , NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania Secretary; Tanya LaTortue, NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania Vice-President; Andrea Posey, NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania Fundraising Chair; Syvoia Williams , NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania Public Relations Chair; and Nate Cecco, NAMIC-Central Pennsylvania Treasurer.

NAMIC- New York: February 28, 2007; 2007 Kick-off Reception Celebrating Black History Month; The New York Times Building in the distinguished 15th floor Publisher's Library

Speaker:
Calvin Sims, Reporter & Correspondent, The New York Times

Pictured left to right: Sharon Harris, Vice President, IAC Advertising Solutions and Treasurer, NAMIC-New York; Desiree L. Dancy, Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, The New York Times; Calvin Sims, Reporter & Correspondent, The New York Times; Eric Turpin, Vice President, The Tennis Channel & President, NAMIC-New York; Oscar Ordaz, Senior Director, Eastern & Central Region, IMF: The International Music Feed and Vice-President, NAMIC—New York; and Denya Chinquee, Research Analyst, Comcast Networks and Secretary, NAMIC-New York.

April 24, 2007

"How to Build, Fortify and Reinvest in a Mentoring Relationship" Breakfast

BB King Blues Club & Grill

Featured Speakers:

Joseph Abruzzese, President, Advertising Sales & Networks, Discovery Communications
Hugo Balta, News Director, Telemundo 47
Bob Gerrard, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Scripps Networks
Donovan Gordon, Senior Vice President, Sales, Single Touch Interactive
Marge Jackson, Regional Vice President, Comcast
Gary Ramsay, Anchor/Reporter, NY1 News
Sree Sreenivasan, Dean of Students, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

Table Hosts:

Michael D. Armstrong, Senior Vice President & General Manager, BET International Networks
Ian Jackson, President & CEO, Inspired Professionals LLC
James Lavallee, Director, Ad Sales Marketing, Discovery Communications
Antonio McDonald, President, KUAMP Inc.
Fabian Milburn, Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Oxygen Media
Warren Oliver, Director, SoloProject
Lisa Peters, Line Producer, BET News
Lisa Castillo Richmond , Senior Vice President, Junior Achievement of New York
Willard A. Stanback, Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs, Scripps Networks
Kurt Williamson, Producer/Director, DP

Photo Credit: Jacqeline Dolly
From left to right: Joseph Abruzzese, President, Ad Sales, US Networks/Discovery Communications; Hugo Balta, News Director, Telemundo 47; Marge Jackson, Regional Vice President, Marketing-Comcast; Gary Ramsay, Anchor/Reporter, NY 1 News; and Sree Sreenivasan, Dean of Students, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

NAMIC-Philadelphia: February 22, 2007; Mentorship Luncheon; Old Original Bookbinder's Restaurant

Speakers:

Bret Perkins: Vice President, Government Affairs, Comcast and President, NAMIC-Philadelphia
Kathy Welborn McLean: Executive & Personal Coach, Welborn McLean Group, LLC
Mary Wilson: Senior Recruiter, Comcast
Event Host: Jam Sardar, CN8 Reporter
Guest speaker: Bernard Guinyard, NAMIC Education Manager

Pictured from left to right: Mary Wilson, Senior Recruiter, Comcast; Bret Perkins, Vice President Government Affairs, Comcast and President, NAMIC-Philadelphia, Jam Sardar, CN8 Reporter; and Kathy Welborn McLean, Executive & Personal Coach, Welborn McLean Group, LLC.

NAMIC-San Francisco Bay Area: February 28, 2007; Black History Month Celebration; Concord Call Center at Comcast

Pictured from left to right: John Gutierrez, Director, Government Affairs, Comcast; Hank Fore, Area Vice President, Comcast Cable Communications; Shirley Matthews, Director, UNCF; Monica Sudduth, Development Director, UNCF; Linda Crayton, Director, Government Affairs and Franchising, Comcast; Patricia Bell, Regional Administrative Assistant, UNCF; Assemblywoman Laura Richardson; Laurie Giammona, Regional Senior Director; Comcast; Charlon Mcintosh, Director, Customer Care, Comcast; and Rick Germano, Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast.

Speakers:

Laurie Giammona: Vice President, Customer Care, Comcast and Vice President, NAMIC-San Francisco Bay Area
Rick Germano: Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast
Linda Crayton: Director, Government Affairs, Comcast and President NAMIC-San Francisco Bay Area
Hank Fore: Area Vice President, Comcast Cable Communications
Assemblywoman Laura Richardson: 55 th Assembly (Long Beach, CA)

NAMIC-Western Pennsylvania: April 18, 2007; "Mentoring For Success" Panel Discussion and Reception; The Kingsley Association

Moderator: Marsha Conaway, Regional Vice President, Human Resources, Midwest Region, Time Warner Cable

Panelists:

Earle Jones, Vice President, Federal Affairs, Comcast Eastern Division
Lorie Valle, Director, Diversity, ESPN

Membership Spotlight

Member Poll

Cast Your Vote!

Which of the following educational tracks do you plan to attend at the 2007 Annual NAMIC Conference on September 16 — 18 at the Hilton New York?

Corporate Diversity
Digital Media and Ad Sales
Leadership Development
Multi-ethnic Markets

Click here to log in and vote now! Click on POLLS to vote.

Member of the Month: Bryce Adams

Bryce Adams: NAMIC-Mid Atlantic; Sales Coordinator; TV One; Silver Spring, MD

How long have you been a NAMIC member?

I joined NAMIC-Atlanta in September of 2005 and became a member of the Mid-Atlantic chapter in October of last year.

Why did you join NAMIC?

Many of my colleagues at Turner were active NAMIC members and I admired how the organization developed their leadership skills, allowed them to enhance their network inside the industry, and gave them opportunities to excel. I realized that being a NAMIC member would be crucial to my professional development and would help cultivate and enhance the skills necessary to succeed.

How are you involved with NAMIC?

I am currently the Fundraising Chair for NAMIC Mid-Atlantic. Prior to that, I was on two committees for NAMIC-Atlanta. I also helped plan and coordinate the NAMIC Welcome reception for NCTA (Cable Show) in 2006.

Tell us a little about your position at TV One?

I support TV One’s sales team with gaining distribution nationwide. I do a lot of market research, help put together proposals and sales presentations, attend state and regional cable shows, and maintain a lot of our internal record keeping and subscriber tracking.

What's the one thing about you that's not on your resume that you are willing to share with other members of NAMIC?

Don’t underestimate the value of being a mentor, and if you're not comfortable with the "title" just take the time to offer advice and counsel to those who may not have the same experience or the same perspective as you. I have been blessed to have several mentors along the way who led by example, verbally, or with tough love.

Favorite Quote:

Strive for perfection, accept excellence.

NAMIC Recruit A Member Campaign Winners

Congratulations to our Fall 2006 “Recruit a Member” campaign winners:

First Place: Beverly Durrett; Customer Account Executive, Comcast; NAMIC-Western Pennsylvania
Second Place: Tim Ashley; Vice President, Time Warner Cable; NAMIC-The Carolinas
Third Place (2 winners):: Timikal Bobo; Programming Strategy Coordinator, Oxygen Media; NAMIC- New York; Marco Williams; VP, Affiliate Marketing, The Africa Channel; NAMIC-Southern California

Movers and Shakers

NAMIC members have had a flurry of promotions, career moves, and honors and they've been newsmakers as well.

Former NAMIC Board Chair Jenny Alonzo and The Weather Channel's Wonya Lucas were prominently featured in the “Balancing Act” story in the February 2007 edition of Black Enterprise.

Comcast's Nicole Anderson has been promoted to Senior Director of Communications and New Product Delivery for National Customer Service.

Patricia Andrews-Keenan has joined the Nielsen Media Research team as Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs. Andrews-Keenan, who was formerly with Comcast in a similar capacity, is a member of the NAMIC National Board of Directors.

NAMIC ELDP Class VI alumnus, Nelson Boyce, has been promoted to Group Vice President of Kids and Family, Digital Advertising Sales, MTV Networks. He had been National Sales Director, the N, MTV Networks.

James Brown, a member of the NAMIC National Board of Directors, has made a move within ESPN. He was recently appointed Senior Vice President, Programming and Acquisition. He had been Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing.

Lorraine Cortez Vazquez has been appointed by New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer as Secretary of State and holds the distinction of being the highest ranking Latino in his administration. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Cortez Vazquez was a Vice President of Government Relations with Cablevision.

Mark Garner joined A&E Television Networks as Vice President of Distribution and Business Development. He had been Vice President of Distribution and Field Marketing with Lifetime Networks.

Congratulations to Sandra Girado, NAMIC's Meetings and Events Manager, on the birth of her son, Nicolas Girado.

Former NAMIC-Atlanta President Vicki Hamilton has joined the CNN team as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Performance. She was previously Chief Operating Officer, Cinema Screen Media.

Brian Hoffman has joined the leadership team of NAMIC-The Carolinas as Treasurer. Brian is Regional Director of Talent Acquisition for Time Warner Cable's Carolina Region.

The March issue of Black Enterprise magazine ranked the top African Americans in the entertainment industry. Long-time NAMIC member Douglas Holloway was among them. Holloway, a member of the NAMIC National Board of Directors, is President of Cable Investments for NBC Universal.

Working Mother magazine and Advertising Women New York honored MaryAnne Howland, President & CEO of Ibis Communications, as an Advertising Working Mother of the Year in the Established Moms category.

Immediate Past Chair of the NAMIC National Board of Directors, Manish Jha has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vantrix Corporation. Prior to that he was Senior Vice President/General Manager of Mobile ESPN.

The Secretary of NAMIC-The Carolinas, Stacy Kline, has been promoted from Compliance Manager to Director of Human Resources for Time Warner Cable.

Torrae Lawrence has relocated from Washington , DC to Atlanta and joined Turner Network Sales as Account Director. She was most recently Marketing Manager with American Life Television Network.

Alyssa (Morrell) Fernandez has moved from Lifetime Networks to BBC America where she assumed the position of Promotions Scheduling Coordinator.

The NCTA's Loretta Polk has been promoted to Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Polk is also a member of the NAMIC National Board of Directors

NAMIC ELDP Class VI alumnus Mike Pons was promoted from Senior Director to Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at The Weather Channel.

Christopher Powell has joined Scripps Networks in the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to joining Scripps, he was Vice President of Organizational Development and Talent Management for ING Group in Atlanta.

Congratulations to NAMIC's Board Chair Alicin Reidy-Williamson, one of nine cable industry leaders who will be honored during the NCTA Cable Show with a Vanguard Award. Reidy-Williamson, who will receive the Young Leadership Award, is Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & Public Affairs, MTV Networks.

Share your goods news with us via email at info@namic.com for inclusion in the next issue of InTouch.

NAMIC CALENDAR

2007

May 3

NAMIC-The Carolinas: "The View from the Top: Life Lessons from Industry Leaders"

Learn how to get into the communications industry and what it takes to climb the corporate ladder.

6:00pm — 8:00pm

Time Warner Corp Cafe

7800 Crescent Executive Drive

Charlotte, North Carolina

Facilitator:

Thom McKinney, Operating Manager, Thom McKinney & Associates

Panelists:

Teresa Artis: Attorney, Capital Broadcasting Company
Seth Feith: VP of Talent Acquisition, Time Warner Cable
Allan Navarette: VP of Hispanic Networks, Discovery Networks
Janet Parker: VP of Human Resources, Time Warner Cable
Anthony Pope: VP/GM, Charter Communications
Willis Smith: W.G. Smith & Associates, Consulting and Research in Urban Markets

$20.00 Members
$30.00 Non-Members

Sponsored by:
Time Warner Cable, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Discovery Networks, CommScope, MTV Networks, Lifetime Networks

Please visit www.namic.com/events for more information.

May 8

NAMIC-Atlanta: "Creating Brand You in the Interview"; Interviewing Skills Workshop; 4:30pm — 7:00pm; CNN Center/Turner Broadcasting; One CNN Center; Atlanta, Georgia

Moderator:
Robert A. Adams, Vice President Human Resources, The Weather Channel

Panelists:

Monica S. Johnson: SPHR, Corporate Recruitment Manager, Cox Communications
Jeffrey Green: VP CNN Sports Production, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Dr. Michelle Tullier: VP, Career Management, Right Management

$20.00 Members
$25.00 Non-Members

Please visit http://www.namic.com/events for more information.

May 16

NAMIC-Minnesota: "Spring Gathering" Membership Drive; 5:00pm — 8:00pm; St. Paul Hotel; St. Paul, MN

Guest Speakers:

Bill Wright, President, Comcast
Kathy A. Johnson, President, NAMIC
Angela Davis, WCCO Reporter

May 23

NAMIC-Philadelphia: Paragon Awards; Honoring Charisse Lillie, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast; 6:00pm to 8:30pm; The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia; The event includes a Cocktail Hour

$60.00 Members
$70.00 Non-Members

Please visit http://www.namic.com/events for more information.

May 31

NAMIC-Southern California: "Principles of Success"; Leadership/Mentoring Panel Discussion; Learn how to professionally succeed in our ever-changing cable industry.; 6:00pm - 8:30pm; Fox Networks Group; 10201 Pico Blvd. Building 103; Los Angeles , CA

Panelists:

Jean-Pierre Dumas: Director, Sales/Retention, Charter Communications
Chris Fager: President, TuTv
James Makawa: CEO and Co-Founder, The Africa Channel
Andrea Berry: SVP, Broadcast Operations, Fox Networks Engineering & Operations
Debra Langford: Executive Director, Strategic Sourcing Worldwide Recruitment & Executive Search, Time Warner

$50.00 Members
$75.00 Non-Members

Please email namic_socal@namic.com for more information.

July 12-13

The NAMIC Leadership Seminar: (by invitation only); New York University (NYU); New York, NY

Application deadline is May 30, 2007

Please email info@namic.com or call the NAMIC National Office at 212-594-5985 for more information. Also feel free to visit our website www.namic.com.

Sept 16-18

21st Annual NAMIC Conference: Hilton New York; New York, NY

Click here for more information and to register.

Email info@namic.com or call the NAMIC National Office at 212-594-5985 for questions or sponsorship opportunities.

Oct 10

NAMIC-Denver

NAMIC-Denver has been invited to compete in a trivia challenge at The Cable Center against local chapters of Cable Positive, CTAM and WICT to raise money and earn the title of Cable 411 Bowl Champions. The winning team will receive $1,000 and a trophy.

NAMIC-Denver confirmed players include: Paul Maxwell, Preeminent Cable Journalist; Tom Southwick, SVP, Corporate Communications and Government Relations, Starz Entertainment

11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

The Cable Center

Denver, CO

For more information go to www.cabledays.com