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2008
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In This Issue
President’s Message
NAMIC Newsflash
- 14th Annual Awards Presentation Honoring Programming Diversity to Be Presented At the NAMIC-Southern California West Coast Creative Summit
- NAMIC Announces Launch of User-Generated Online Diversity Video Network with Grant from
the Motorola Foundation - NAMIC & Multichannel News to Honor "Next Generation Leaders" at the NCTA Cable Show
Career Corner
NAMIC On the Scene
Membership Spotlight
- Congratulations Winners
- Help NAMIC Stay Connected to You!
- Is Your Membership Current?
- Member of the Month: Lynda Mauze
- Movers and Shakers
NAMIC Calendar
NAMIC Staff
President’s Message
Dear NAMIC Members:
This year, NAMIC will be entering into a whole new dimension of educational programming as we provide our membership with e-learning experiences through the expansion of our interactive webinar series and the launch of the NAMIC Video Channel.
Many of you participated in our 2007 webinars - The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Digital Media and The Myth of Mentoring. Based upon your enthusiastic response, and with support from the Walter Kaitz Foundation, we're doubling up on our webinars and will offer a series of four that explore a variety of professional development topics and career trends.
In Spring 2008, we'll launch the NAMIC Video Channel (NVC), an on-line diversity network made possible by a grant from the Motorola Foundation. The NVC will comprise a main NAMIC channel plus a series of Chapter sub-channels that will permit the uploading of member-generated content. NAMIC has contracted with New York-based Ember Media to build and maintain the NVC infrastructure and to guarantee general and password access to educational content, video and Webinar archives, blogs, and social networking communities.
The NVC will kick-off with a competition in which the NAMIC Chapters will vie to create and videotape the best new media-focused event. Each chapter will be provided with a digital video camera and will upload their entries onto the NVC for judging by NAMIC members. Motorola will join NAMIC at the Annual NAMIC Conference in New York City in September to recognize the winners.
As we work to enhance your membership with these virtual experiences, we hope that you will also attend the exceptional programs and networking events hosted by our chapter network . The Chapters In Action section of this edition of InTouch features an exciting recap of local activity. Additionally, you won't want to miss out on the upcoming 2008 events and programs listed in the NAMIC Calendar.
Should you have questions about any events or educational offerings featured in this issue of InTouch, please contact the NAMIC national headquarters at (212) 594-5985 or email us at info@namic.com.
We look forward to providing more opportunities for our members to be InTouch this year.
Kathy A. Johnson
President
NAMIC Newsflash
14th Annual Awards Presentation Honoring Programming Diversity to Be Presented At the NAMIC-Southern California West Coast Creative Summit
HBO dominated the voting by garnering ten nominations in five categories. Disney Channel received five nominations and TV One garnered four. TV One’s impressive showing marks the largest number of NAMIC Vision Awards nominations earned by the network to date. Programs garnering multiple recognition by receiving two nominations each include "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee" (HBO); "Cory In The House" (Disney Channel); "Life Support" (HBO), "Lincoln Heights" (ABC Family); "Special Investigations Unit" (CNN); and Tyler Perry’s "House of Payne" (Turner Broadcasting System).
More than two hundred entries were submitted by twenty-nine networks competing for top honors in fifteen award categories, which include: Animation; Children’s; Comedy; Documentary; Drama; Foreign Language; Lifestyle; News/Informational; Original Movie or Special; Reality; Sports; Variety/Talk Show; Best Performance Comedy and Best Performance Drama.
Presented by NAMIC–Southern California, the NAMIC Vision Awards is the only competition recognizing outstanding achievements in original, multi-ethnic cable programming. The prestigious awards are scheduled for presentation on April 16, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. This year's Vision Awards will be presented at a special luncheon held in conjunction with NAMIC-Southern California's West Coast Creative Summit, which is focused on the content development aspects of the television industry.
Click here for the press release and complete list of nominees
NAMIC Announces Launch of User-Generated Online Diversity Video Network with Grant from the Motorola Foundation
NAMIC has received its first-ever grant from the Motorola Foundation for funding the launch of an online Diversity Video Channel. The digital media platform will showcase user-generated video content that reinforces NAMIC’s mission. Through an educational grant of $150,000, the NAMIC and Motorola co-sponsored initiative will commence in the spring of 2008 on the NAMIC website (www.namic.com).
The online destination will provide a unique user experience through access to user-generated video content, social and professional networking opportunities, professional development, diversity news, webinars, information about careers in technology and other exclusive educational offerings. Visitors to the site will be a click away from an active online community of savvy media consumers.
NAMIC & Multichannel News to Honor "Next Generation Leaders" at the NCTA Cable Show
Industry movers and shakers will gather the morning of Monday, May 19th in New Orleans for NAMIC’s Annual Awards Breakfast to honor – for the third consecutive year – Next Generation Leaders. Presented in partnership with Multichannel News, the breakfast is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Morial Convention Center, in New Orleans.
NAMIC will recognize Next Generation Leaders from MSOs, programming networks and the field of technology. Which of your company’s up-and-coming leaders will you nominate? Watch for nominations and eligibility criteria within the next few weeks.
To sponsor the Annual Awards Breakfast or purchase a table or tickets, contact Danny McGlone, Director of Fund Development at (212) 594-5985, ext. 13 or danny.mcglone@namic.com.
For other questions about the event, please contact Sandra Girado, Meetings and Events Manager at (212) 594-5985, ext 23 or sandra.girado@namic.com.
Career Corner
Participate in NAMIC's L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Mentorship Program
NAMIC has now launched its new Regional Mentorship Program in two markets: Southern California and Mid-Atlantic. The program was designed to customize the mentoring experience to the unique characteristics of a given launch city; e.g. mix of MSO’s and programmers; the demographics of the local NAMIC member base; and the comparative viability of the L. Patrick Mellon Program model given the mix of these and other variables. Currently, we are in the early planning stages of implementing the alternative mentoring model in Denver, Chicago, and the Carolinas, targeting second quarter start times in these three markets.
2008 marks the 15th anniversary year of the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program. Chapters are encouraged to be mindful of this milestone in their planning of mandated mentoring events and the occasion will be celebrated in September during the Mentoring Luncheon at the 22nd Annual NAMIC Conference in New York City.
NAMIC is currently recruiting mentors and mentees for the first cycle in 2008 of the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program. The goal of the program is to facilitate diversity in the communications industry by pairing NAMIC members with professional mentors who will assist them with their career advancement strategies.
To learn more about the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program, please visit our website by clicking here. If you have questions, please contact Jim Jones, director of education, at (212) 594-5985 or via e-mail at jim.jones@namic.com.
"I highly encourage senior-level executives to participate in this program as mentors. It is very rewarding to work with someone who is at the turning point in their career. It’s such a small investment of time for such a great payback. There is much to learn from a mentoring relationship no matter what level you are in your career."
- Albert Cheng, Executive Vice President, Digital Media, Disney ABC Television Group, The Walt Disney Company
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.
Job Seekers: The NAMIC Job Bank provides you with access to the best employers and jobs in the communications industry.
- Advanced job searching options
- Control over your career advancement
- Increased exposure for your résumé
- Optional email alerts of new jobs
Employers: Access a diverse talent pool of 2,000 professional NAMIC members by listing your job openings on the NAMIC Job Bank.
- Quick and easy job posting
- Quality candidates
- Online reports to provide you with job activity statistics
- Simple pricing options
NAMIC members may search the Job Bank for FREE.
Click here to access the Job Bank.
NAMIC on the Scene
Chapters In Action
NAMIC-Atlanta presented a panel discussion called "Tune In – Your Multi-Cultural Guide to TV Production and Programming" at The Manuel J. Maloof Center on November 1, 2007. Speakers/Panelists included Michael V. Coleman, Partner, Lord, Bissell & Brook LLP; Peggy Dodson, President & CEO, Urban Broadcasting Company; Billy Hall, VP, Programming, TNT; Sylvia Jackson, Cinematographer & Director, Film Captive Productions, Inc. with opening remarks by Diamond M. Lewis, Director, DeKalb County TV.
Pictured above (left to right): Billy Hall, VP, Programming, TNT; Michael V. Coleman, Partner, Lord, Bissell & Brook LLP; Peggy Dodson, President & CEO, Urban Broadcasting Company; and Sylvia Jackson, Cinematographer & Director, Film Captive Productions, Inc.
NAMIC-Chicago presented a discussion called "Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: Overcoming Barriers to Successful Leadership." NAMIC’s director of education, Jim Jones, presented leadership development strategies to more than 110 attendees on November 13, 2007 at the Comcast Offices.
Jim Jones, NAMIC’s director of education
NAMIC-Denver presented Comedian Doug Williams from the Starz original series "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up" who entertained over 50 NAMIC members and supporters on December 16, 2007 at Jazz & Jack’s.
Pictured above (left to right): Barbara McCoy, Coordinator, Corporate Communications/Publicity Starz Entertainment and NAMIC-Denver Secretary; Doug Williams, Comedian and Host of "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up”; Chelsye Burrows, VP, Programming Publicity, Starz Entertainment and NAMIC-Denver President; Sam Adams, Sportswriter, Rocky Mountain News, Comedian; and Andre Hayes, Human Resources Manager, Comcast Cable
NAMIC-Mid-Atlantic held a festive holiday party in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic chapters of Cable Positive and WICT. Eighty-five people were in attendance at this event held on December 4, 2007 at Johnny’s Half Shell Restaurant.
Pictured above (left to right): Jane Quilter, VP, Operations, Corporate Marketing, BET Networks; Kimberly Hulsey, VP, Legal & Business Affairs, TV-One; Pamela Ford, Director, Communications, NCTA and NAMIC-Mid-Atlantic President; Adam Tenner, Executive Director, Metro Teen AIDS; Christina Anderson, Director of Web Strategy, NCTA; George Lima, VP, Affiliate Marketing & Local Ad Sales, TV One; and Wayne Gadson, Services Specialist
NAMIC-Minnesota hosted a career development forum for 35 members and gained insights on mentoring and networking from a distinguished group of panelists on November 15, 2007. Panelists included: Dell Chavis, Director of Cargo, Northwest Airlines; Kate Rubin, President, Minnesota High-tech Association; Don Selby, Anchor, WCCO TV; William "Bill" Wells Jr., Chairman, National Black MBA Association; Dan Wolfe, Senior Human Resources Manager, Mediacom Communications Corp.
Pictured above (front row left to right): Kate Rubin, President, Minnesota High-tech Association; Kim Bedell, CFO, Urban Mass Media Group; (back row left to right): William "Bill" Wells Jr., Chairman, National Black MBA Association; Don Selby, Anchor, WCCO TV; Dell Chavis, Director of Cargo, Northwest Airlines; Dan Wolfe, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Mediacommunications Corp.; Bill Jensen, Regional VP, Mediacommunications Corp. and NAMIC-Minnesota President; and Anthony Johnson, IS Analyst, Comcast Cable.
NAMIC-Southern California held a Holiday Gathering for approximately 100 attendees on December 17, 2007 at Life on Wilshire. Roger Lewis, Finance Manager, Time Warner Cable (a new member) received a trip to Mexico courtesy of TuTv as part of a membership drive!
Pictured above (left to right): Emory Walton, Director of Affiliate Sales, AETN and Immediate Past President NAMIC-Southern California; Barbra Johnson, Director, Marketing, Time Warner Cable and NAMIC-Southern California Secretary; Roger Lewis, Finance Manager, Time Warner Cable; Jennifer Kanter, Director, Affiliate Sales, Rainbow Networks and NAMIC-Southern California Treasurer; and Marco Williams, VP, Marketing, The Africa Channel and NAMIC-Southern California Vice President.
Membership Spotlight
Congratulations Winners
NAMIC would like to congratulate the randomly selected winners from the 2008 Membership Satisfaction Survey. We received insightful feedback that will help us provide a significant experience for all of our members. Here’s a sneak peak at some of the results:
Almost three-fourths (73%) have joined NAMIC within the past 3 years
Top 3 reasons for joining NAMIC: Meet colleagues, Personal development, Professional development – conferences, workshops
Over two-thirds (64%) feel their local chapter is keeping them up-to-date on activities and programs
Top 3 sections visited on the website: Events calendar, Job Bank, Information on NAMIC
1st place: Virginia Richardson, BET, won a complimentary registration for the 2008 Annual NAMIC Conference
2nd place: Jose Garcia, Bresnan Communications, won a one-year extended complimentary membership to NAMIC
3rd place: Kat Stewart, Cable in the Classroom, won a one-year extended complimentary membership to NAMIC
Thank you to all participants who filled out the survey. Your participation was extremely valuable to us!
Help NAMIC Stay Connected to You!
NAMIC wants to make sure that your contact information in our member database is current and accurate. Please take a few minutes to review your profile in MemberClicks and make any necessary updates.
Help us keep InTouch with you!
To access MemberClicks, please click here.
Is Your Membership Current?
Don't let your NAMIC membership lapse! If your membership is up for renewal, please act today. Don’t delay.
Not sure of the status of your membership? Contact Stana Fields at stana.fields@namic.com or (212) 594-5985, ext. 22.
To renew your membership and continue receiving NAMIC benefits, click here
Member of the Month: Lynda Mauze
Lynda Mauze
NAMIC-New York
Network Commercial Manager
CBS Network
New York, NY
How long have you been a NAMIC member and why did you join?
I joined NAMIC-New York in 2003. I became actively involved in 2005, when I joined the Membership Committee. It was then that I was able to fully recognize the vast resources and benefits that NAMIC brings to my professional life.
How are you involved/engaged in NAMIC?
Since 2005, I have been actively engaged in NAMIC-New York. My first role was co-chair for the membership committee. In 2006, I moved on to a co-chair position with the programming committee for two years. I am excited about the opportunity to co-chair the communications committee in 2008.
Tell us a little about your position at CBS?
Currently, my position at CBS Network entails directly supervising and controlling the receipt, coding and disposition of all commercials, promos and public service announcements for CBS TV, CWTV and CBS Worldwide. My day-to day functions are diverse and multi-faceted. I operate as a liaison between CBS Network Sales, Commercial Clearance department, outside clients, advertising agencies and the Director of Broadcast Control.
Describe briefly your experience with the L. Patrick Mentorship Program and how it has helped you in your career?
At the very first meeting with my mentor, I left her office more inspired and driven about my professional goals and aspirations. This first meeting set the precedent for what would be our mentor-mentee relationship. My mentor made it clear from the onset that her primary interest was to provide guidance on my professional path to career success. She supported my professional goals and provided the forum for me to succeed in perfecting my career objectives.
Would you recommend the program? If so, why?
I would wholeheartedly recommend the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program to anyone who aspires to connect with a thriving professional relevant to the industry. They will engage in a once-in-a-lifetime experience and will be that much better professionally for having obtained the knowledge of what it takes to be a successful person. This is also beneficial in your personal life.
What's the one thing about you that’s not on your resume that you are willing to share with other members of NAMIC?
I studied acting for a number of years. I believed for the longest time that being an actress was my calling. I have learned to appreciate that the skills I learned in theater can translate to life.
Favorite Quote:
"Know your worth."
Movers and Shakers
NAMIC's first Latina Board Chair - Jenny Alonzo – has a new casa (home in Spanish). She is Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Marketing and Brand Development of MIO-TV.
MTV’s Denise Bennett, Manager, Integrated Marketing, ended 2007 with a major accomplishment: receipt of her MBA from Fordham University. Bennett is Secretary of NAMIC-New York.
The NCTA’s Pamela Ford has been promoted to Director of Communications; she was previously Assistant Director. Ford is President of NAMIC-Mid-Atlantic and an alumna of the NAMIC Leadership Seminar.
Bernard Guinyard, former Education Manager at NAMIC, has joined Price Waterhouse Coopers’ Office of Diversity as a Manager.
After more than a decade of service to BET, Kelli Lawson has joined the team at Dell as Global Brand Innovation Leader. Lawson served on NAMIC’s Multicultural Marketing Committee.
Harold Lewis has been appointed Vice President of Consumer Applications Software for The Weather Channel Interactive. Lewis, an ELDP alumni, had been Vice President and General Manager of The Weather Channel Radio Network.
Reinaldo Llano, a member of the NAMIC National Board of Directors, has added the initials MBA after his name. He recently received his degree from the University of Miami. Llano is also an alumnus of the NAMIC Leadership Seminar.
Denise Myers, Immediate Past President of NAMIC-Atlanta and an alumna of the NAMIC Leadership Seminar, has been promoted by Cox Communications. She is now Director of PPV/VOD; she had been Manager.
NAMIC-Tennessee President Jonathan Palmer has been promoted by Scripps Networks to Regional Director, Southeast. Palmer had been Account Director, East Division.
ELDP alumni Mike Pons has been named Vice President and General Manager of The Weather Channel Radio Network. Pons was formerly Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development for The Weather Channel Companies.
Rachel Vassel can add another accomplishment to her list: that of published author. Rachel’s book – Daughters of Men: Portraits of African-American Women and Their Fathers – was published in late 2007 and features Cox Communications’ Mae Douglas, NAMIC’s own Kathy Johnson and The Weather Channel’s Wonya Lucas. Rachel is also an ELDP alumna.
Cox Enterprises' Winston Warrior is now a senior – that is Senior Director of Marketing and Creative Services. Prior to his promotion, Warrior was Director. Warrior is an alumni of NAMIC’s Executive Leadership Development Program and serves on NAMIC’s National Board of Directors.
The December 2007 issue of Black Enterprise magazine featured the Hot List '07 – bold innovators under the age of 40 – shaping our world. Several NAMIC members made the list, including: Rosalyn Durant, Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, ESPN and current ELDP participant; Richard C. Gay, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Operations, VH1 & CMT; and Steve Pamon, Senior Vice President, Digital Distribution & Strategic Partnerships, Home Box Office.
Share your goods news with us via email at info@namic.com for inclusion in the next issue of InTouch.
NAMIC Calendar
2008
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Feb 7 |
NAMIC-Detroit Speaker: Angelo Henderson, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and radio talk show host. Topics: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Please call 248.233.4606 to RSVP by Friday, February 1st. |
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Feb 7 |
NAMIC-South Florida 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Please contact Stana Fields, stana.fields@namic.com, 212-594-5985 for more information. |
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Feb 7-9 |
NAMIC Chapter Leadership Forum |
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Feb 12-15 |
Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) |
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Feb 18 |
NAMIC-Atlanta 6:30 pm-8:30 pm An interactive and informative dialogue about careers in advertising sales that will provide mid-level professionals with exposure to high income careers within the cable industry. Location: Cox Enterprises $20.00 Members |
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March 13-14 |
NAMIC Leadership Seminar 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. |
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April 16 |
NAMIC-Southern California For information about sponsoring this event, please contact Danny McGlone at (212) 594-5985, ext. 13.
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April 16-18 |
Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) |
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May 1-2 |
NAMIC Leadership Seminar 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. |
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May 19 |
Annual Awards Breakfast For information about sponsoring this event, please contact Danny McGlone at (212) 594-5985, ext. 13.
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July 24-25 |
NAMIC Leadership Seminar 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. |
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Sep 14-16 |
22nd Annual NAMIC Conference For information about sponsoring this event, please contact Danny McGlone at (212) 594-5985, ext. 13.
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Nov 6-7 |
NAMIC Leadership Seminar 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. |
NAMIC Staff
Kathy A. Johnson
President
James C. Jones
VP, Education
Programs
Daphne Leroy
VP, Marketing &
Communications
Daniel J. McGlone
VP, Fund Development
Stana Fields
Manager, Chapter &
Membership Services
Sandra Girado
Manager, Meetings &
Events
Faride Precil
Manager, Education
Programs
Susan Waldman
Manager, Research &
Publications
Roxann Remekie
Project
Coordinator
Michelle Lewis
Office
Administrator
