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News & Views

Observations

Thank you for participating in NAMIC's recent membership survey.  We truly appreciate your feedback as we develop programs and initiatives to optimize your investment in NAMIC.

You told us that your most pressing concerns were:

• Advancement opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Leadership development
• Staying relevant and reinventing oneself, especially in a challenging economy
• More professional development programs for junior-level people

While we do not presume to be psychic, NAMIC has new programs in the pipeline that will address some of these issues.  This Fall, we will expand the eligibility for participation in our executive coaching offerings beyond the alumni of our Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) with the launch of a brand-new executive coaching program for all of our Platinum-level members.

Additionally, we will partner with an industry company to pilot, "Maximizing Multicultural Teams," a one-day workshop targeted to everyone who recognizes the value of creating an inclusive culture.

Recruitment is currently in progress for our highly-esteemed Executive Leadership Development Program which is produced in partnership with UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Business.  And, another installment of our groundbreaking Leadership Seminar for managers and supervisors will be offered in Denver on September 17-18, 2009.

We're also striving to provide resources to our members who have been downsized. In this issue, we have asked NAMIC board director, Tracy Lawrence, who most recently was an executive recruiter at Russell Reynolds Associates, to share her keen knowledge of the recruiting process.  What's more, you can even email her with your career questions. 

We hope that you find this helpful and we look to address more of your needs in future editions of InTouch.

Regards,

Kathy A. Johnson
President

 

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“Diversity Rules!” At The 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference
Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes to Deliver Keynote
Starz’s Robert B. Clasen to Be Honorary Chair

If the problem of the 20th century, as the noted scholar W.E.B. Du Bois famously predicted, was the problem of the color line, diversity may be the rule for the 21st century. Diversity may well be a precondition for success in mainstream America.  An African-American now serves as U.S. President. The casts of cable programs are more integrated than ever, contributing to the "beige-ing" of America's self-image. Companies have begun to recognize the "bottom-line wisdom" of corporate policies that value multicultural inclusion.  Multi-ethnicity is now an engine of change in a more fluid, richly-hued world.

In keeping with this latter-day wisdom, the theme of the 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference will be "Diversity Rules." Scheduled for October 26-28 at the Grand Hyatt Denver, for the first-time ever, the conference will be held outside New York City as the event becomes part of the inaugural Cable Connection - Fall that unites several industry meetings and events in a single location. Robert B. Clasen, chairman and CEO of  Denver-based Starz, LLC will serve as this year's honorary chair. 

In keeping with the event's standard of excellence, the 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference will showcase a diverse line-up of business leaders sharing their perspectives on timely topics such as corporate diversity and inclusion, digital media, leadership development and multi-ethnic content/programming.  This will be the place to strategically network with the most diverse and brightest leaders in cable; to acquire effective practices for cultivating a diverse workforce and audience base; and to be at the forefront of the latest diversity research and trends.

"Businesses are becoming more global as American demographics continuously shift and technology breaks down cultural barriers," said Kathy Johnson, president of NAMIC. "This year's conference theme is a reflection on diversity as an irrefutable, winning strategy."

The conference is attracting some of the biggest names in business. Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook and founder of MyBarackObama.com, two of the most successful startups in business history, will deliver the opening keynote address.  At 25, Hughes has spent his brief career developing technologies to make social connections and political organizing easier.  He helped hatch Facebook from his dorm room at Harvard. Today, the site has 200 million users. His talent for connecting likeminded communities was further exemplified with his creation of My.BarackObama.com, the campaign apparatus that helped to elect Obama and revolutionize the web as a political tool. Hughes is a powerful speaker on technology and its potential to transform customer service, media and politics.

In addition to the 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference, other activities taking place during Cable Connection-Fall include the Association of Cable Communicators (ACC) FORUM and Beacon Awards, Cable Labs, the CTAM Summit, and the SCTE Cable-TEC Expo, the Cable Center Hall of Fame Dinner and the Walter Kaitz Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner. 

Register for multiple conferences and save!

To register for the Annual NAMIC Conference and learn more about Cable Connection-Fall, visit www.cableconnectionweek.com.

Register - and Reserve Your Room Today at Significant Savings

NAMIC has a room block at the Grand Hyatt Denver at the rate of $195 per night.   You can reserve your room online at the same time you register for the Annual Conference.  The reservation cut-off date is September 28.  Hotel reservations can also be made through the Cable Connection-Fall Housing Bureau by calling 800-823-1542.

 

Who Are the Most Influential Minorities in Cable? You Decide

CableFAX is compiling its annual list of the Most Influential Minorities in Cable. Don't miss your chance to decide who ranks by nominating the executives you think should be included on that list. Nominations are open to all cable operators, programmers, vendors and trade associations and are due by June 30.

They will rank the top 50 minorities, and run a list of the second 50, in the November issue of CableFAX: The Magazine.

CableFAX is also partnering with NAMIC to honor the Most Influential Minorities in Cable at an awards breakfast on Tuesday, October 27 during the 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference at the Grand Hyatt Denver.

To purchase tables/tickets or to sponsor the event, please visit www.namic.com
To submit a nomination, please click here.

 

Member Chefs Whip Up Customized, “Best of NAMIC” Cookbooks

NAMIC "chefs" are now whipping up delectable dishes, and no doubt finally sharing their long-held family culinary secrets in unique, customized cookbooks featuring the best of NAMIC members' recipes. In a word, these are deliciously diverse dishes.

NAMIC and the Food Network have just launched Deliciously Diverse Recipes, a user-generated, online initiative that serves up custom cookbooks to participating NAMIC members.  Visit NAMIC's online video network, DiversityLive and follow the links to submit recipes to Food Network via it's web partner, Tastebook.com.

Culinary staff at Food Network will select 25 of the best NAMIC recipes for inclusion in a hardcover volume of Deliciously Diverse Recipes. NAMIC participants can also select an additional 25 recipes from Food Network and Tastebook. An expandable binder holds up to 100 recipes.

The NAMIC, Food Network and Tastebook sites work together to offer the best of social networking for food lovers who appreciate the richness and excellence of multi-ethnic cuisine.  The online promotion will feature recipes and videos from favorite Food Network chefs and hosts, including the Neelys of "Down Home with the Neelys," Aaron McCargo Jr., of "Big Daddy's House," Daisy Martinez of "Viva Daisy," and Sunny Anderson of "Cooking for Real."

Participants must visit the site and submit their recipes by August 31, 2009 and can start redeeming a voucher for a custom cookbook beginning October 26, 2009.

For additional information about Deliciously Diverse Recipes, visit www.namic.com, or call 212-594-5985.

 

NAMIC Member Wins Vacation In Paradise

Sheena Anderson, Finance Manager for The Africa Channel, was the grand-prize winner of the Journey to Paradise Sweepstakes, an exclusive membership drive held by NAMIC in partnership with TuTV.  The vacation package for two is valued at $2,500 and includes airfare to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and hotel accommodations at the Westin Resort & Spa for three days and two nights.

Two runners-up were also announced: Lauren Simmonds-Chatman, Account Manager for Comcast Interactive Media, in Bear, Delaware, won a Sony digital camera valued at $250, and Nubia Diaz, Administrative Assistant for Comcast Cable in Philadelphia, won an iPod valued at $150.

The membership drive also made NAMIC and TuTV winners - by driving traffic to both of their websites, increasing NAMIC membership and increasing NAMIC members' awareness of TuTV, a joint venture of Televisa and Univision created in 2002 to deliver five of the most popular TV channels in the Spanish-speaking world to U.S. cable and atellite operators.

 

NAMIC Hosts Spring 2009 Writers’ Workshop in Beverly Hills

As part of its ongoing focus on the creative/content development sides of the business, NAMIC hosted its Spring 2009 Writers' Workshop at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 16-17.  Twenty aspiring writers were presented a unique opportunity to meet potential collaborators, hone their craft, and learn to create, package and sell a script, whether for a television drama, feature film or comedy for television or film.

The workshop, funded by the Walter Kaitz Foundation, was led by Carole Kirschner, Veteran Television Executive and Architect of the CBS Diversity Institute Writers' Mentoring Program and included guest speakers from the entertainment and new media industries.

According to one writer, among the most important lessons derived from the workshop were "a more complete grasp of story structure, the significance of networking, and the importance of trying my hand at writing in more than one medium."

 

Counting on You – NAMIC Becomes a 2010 Census Partner

NAMIC has become an official 2010 Census Partner, joining a national effort of public officials, nonprofit organizations, industry and community leaders across the nation in ensuring an accurate count for the nation’s Census, which is only one year away.

“Multicultural organizations like NAMIC have a vested interest in the accuracy of the US Census,” says Kathy A. Johnson, NAMIC President. “The federal government uses census numbers to allocate more than $300 billion in federal funds annually for community programs and services — from job training and education to health services. But industry too, including cable, rely on census data for demographic information, which they use to analyze markets, develop programming plans for mainstream and multicultural audiences, and seek out job applicants. At NAMIC, we plan to do our part to see that multi-ethnic groups are fully counted, and we want to engage local chapters and our partners in the industry to join the census effort.”

America is growing increasingly diverse, and Hispanic, black, Asian and other nonwhite residents now account for half the population of the nation’s largest cities, according to census figures.

Billions of dollars in federal funds are allocated annually for community programs and services in minority communities, based on census data. Government funds will also be allocated via federal agencies that use this data for building or boosting broadband capabilities in unserved and underserved communities across the country, and minority enterprises that train, employ and are run by multi-ethnic executives will have a shot at federal funds.

Johnson appointed a NAMIC liaison, Susan Waldman, Research and Publications Manager, to work closely with the New York Regional Census Center. She plans to engage NAMIC chapters in the census effort, and organize a national communications effort.

 

 

EMMA  Entry Deadline is July 31
Process is now Digital! 

Entries are being  accepted through July 31 for the 2009 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) recognizing the top marketing tactics and case studies targeted to multi-cultural audiences.  The competition, presented in partnership with CableFAX Daily and sponsored by ESPN Deportes, comprises two elements: Case Studies and Marketing Tactics. 

Case Studies/Campaigns are efforts to acquire and retain culturally diverse customers through marketing, operational, community and public relations, and/or diversity awareness.

Marketing Tactics include the categories of direct mail, diversity awareness, grassroots, Internet/new media, out of home, print, radio, television, and all other media.

Each element has two divisions of competition: Cable Companies and Networks and Industry Suppliers.  Winners will be acknowledged at the Annual NAMIC Conference on Tuesday, October 27.

Click here to submit an EMMA entry

Click here to view 2009 EMMA rules and guidelines

Click here to view a complete list of 2008 EMMA Winners

For questions regarding the EMMAs, please contact Maria Acevedo, Project Coordinator, at 212-594-5985, ext. 10, or maria.acevedo@namic.com.

 

Join NAMIC On Facebook And LinkedIn

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Become a fan of NAMIC on Facebook - also be sure to search for your local chapter's page.

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under "Pages"

Join the NAMIC group on LinkedIn - also be sure to search for your local chapter's page.

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under "Groups"

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Career Corner

NAMIC Partners with Kaitz Foundation to Launch Master Class for Millennials

In an effort to build a talent pipeline to the communications industry, NAMIC and the Walter Kaitz Foundation launched an inaugural master class, Cable Cares About Diversity, for a select group of multi-ethnic college students, on April 2 in Washington DC.  The organizations developed the program, held in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during Cable Connection-Spring, to give millennials a thorough overview of the cable industry, decipher current market trends and outline potential career paths.

More than 60 students, mostly from DC metro area colleges and universities, benefited from the master class, where they heard high-level cable executives and an impressive array of panelists deliver industry insights. The students - who are majoring in advertising, communications, radio/TV/film, law, marketing and human resources at Morgan State, Bowie State, Howard University and other institutions - heard presentations, had opportunities to grill CEOs on their successes and failures as business leaders, and networked with a diverse group of executives. The program included a tour as well as a luncheon designed to facilitate one-on-one interactions and promote networking with industry executives and a tour of the NCTA Cable Show exhibition.

In addition to industry luminaries such as Patrick Esser, President, Cox Communications; Johnathan Rodgers, President & CEO, TV One; and Evan Shapiro, President of IFC tv and Sundance Channel, who were in attendance, Congressman Artur Davis (D-AL) was on hand to give the attendees a Capital Hill warm welcome.

Participating companies included: AETN, AMC, BET Networks, Comcast, Cox Communications, Discovery Communications, The Independent Film Channel, Scripps Networks, Showtime Networks, The Sportsman Channel, Sundance Channel, Time Warner Cable, Travel Channel, TV One, and We TV.

Students were impressed with the Master Class as one of them related, "It exposed me to amazing aspects of the cable industry that I didn't know existed. I really loved meeting with upper-level management and getting a good sense of the cable industry as a whole."

Our Newest Graduates

 Hats Off to ELDP Class VIII!

Congratulations to Class VIII of NAMIC's Executive Leadership Development Program! They graduated on April 23, 2009, bringing the total number of alumni to 251.

Nearly 100 participants, faculty and family members were on hand for the graduation dinner and festivities held on the UCLA campus. Dinni Jain, President & COO, Insight Communications, delivered the ceremony's keynote and impressed upon the graduates the importance of embracing change. The class speaker was Satyanarayana Parimi, Senior Director, Product Development and Operations, Time Warner Cable.

ELDP is presented in partnership with UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management, ranked by BusinessWeek as being among the top 12 business schools in the nation. The 11-day ELDP 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 the cable industry.

ELDP Class VIII graduates are: Andrea Agnew, Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Comcast; James Anderson, SVP, Public Relations, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; Michael Armstrong, SVP and GM, BET International BET Networks; David Arroyo VP, Legal Affairs, Scripps Networks; Wally Bakare, VP/GM, Time Warner Cable; Keesha Boyd, Director, Organizational Development, Comcast; Dwayne Bray, Senior News Editor, ESPN; Edward Brownlee, VP, Facilities Operations, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; Elizabeth Casanas, VP, Human Resources Ad Sales, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; Audrey Chen, Senior Information Architect, Comedy Central/MTV Networks; Christina Chu, Director, Broadcast & Production Technology, Comcast Entertainment Group; Yolanda Chu, Senior Director, Strategic Planning, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; Ashley Culp, Senior Director, Partner Marketing, MTV Networks; Venus Dennison, Creative Director, HBO; Sandy DeShong, Senior Director of Publishing, ESPN Books, ESPN, Inc.; Nilda Gumbs, Senior Director, State & Local Government Affairs, National Cable & Telecommunications Association; Mohammed Haroon, Director, Telephony Operations & PMO, Comcast; Mariann Harris, VP, Human Resources and Administrative Operations, Lifetime Networks; Juan Herrera, VP, Office of Global Inclusion, MTV Networks; Kilyung (Michael) Lee, RVP, Commercial Services Company, Time Warner Cable; Sakai Lee, Director, Business Process, Cablevision Systems Corp.; Oscar Marin, Senior Marketing Director, National Accounts, Content Distribution and Marketing, MTV Networks and BET Networks; Rodolfo Martinez, Senior Director, Production, ESPN; Karl Mehu, Senior Director, IT, Charter Communications; Zinah Mineyahl, VP, Technical Operations, Comcast; Michael Mitcham, VP, Network Services Cox Communications; Twuanna Munroe, VP, Affiliate Accounting, Scripps Networks; Walter Oden, VP, National Accounts, MTV Networks; Gene (Coleman) Oglesbee, Director, Technical Operations-Southern Division, Comcast; Satyanarayana Parimi, Senior Director, Product Development & Operations, Time Warner Cable; Philip Polk, Director, Segmentation Marketing, Cox Communications; Robin Reid, Senior Director, Original Programming, MTV Kids & Family/The-N; Rich Roberts, Senior Director, Executive Support Line, Comcast; Lisa Rodriguez, Director, Employee Relations, Time Warner Cable; Neil Sharma, Senior Director, Emerging Technologies Ad Sales, MTV Networks; Brooke Sinclair, Director, Ad Sales and Marketing, Charter Communications; Reena Singh, Director, Development Original Movies, Disney Channel; Nichole Smith, VP, Business Affairs, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group; Palak Solanki, Director, Ad Sales Strategy Business Development, MTV Networks; Stephen Thomas, Regional VP Tech Ops, Comcast; Douglas White, Senior Director, Programming & Acquistions, ESPN, Inc.; Bouvier Williams, VP, Organizational Development, MTV Networks; Terri Wilson, VP, People Services, Cox Communications

Applications for ELDP Class IX are being accepted through Friday, July 19, 2009.

The program targets upper-middle managers (executives of color who have a minimum of two years experience at the director level, and above) from the telecommunications industry. Please visit the ELDP page at www.namic.com to access the ELDP program application and brochure. For questions, contact Jim Jones, VP of Education Programs, at 212-594-5985 or jim.jones@namic.com.

Leadership Seminar Produces a New Crop of Leaders

Congratulations, also, to the newest class of Leadership Seminar graduates!  They participated in the two-day program, targeted to supervisors, managers and newly-minted directors, in Atlanta, April 30, May 1.

The graduates are: Joann Acevedo, Manager, Home Furnishings, Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products; Thad Baltimore, Associate Art Director, Nickelodeon/MTV; Paul Bolden, Manager, Interactive Platforms, Cox Communications; Pauline Bradley, Supervisor, Global Service Desk, Viacom/MTV Networks, Ayana Brown, Senior Administrative Manager, Comedy Central-MTV Networks; Carmen Camacho, Associate Director, ESPN The Magazine; Lily Chang, Lead Architect, MTV Networks; Denise Chung   Facilities Manager, Turner Broadcasting Systems; Sarah Chung, Director, Finance, MTV Networks; Kallima Clarke, Sr. Financial Analyst, ESPN; James Dunn, Producer, ESPN; Maria Ebrahimji, Director/Exec. Editorial Producer, CNN Networks Booking, CNN Worldwide; Wayne Edwards, Graphic/Playback Producer, ESPN; Loretta Edwards-Wilson, Film and Program Acquisitions Manager, BET Networks; Madhav Gopal, Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Comcast; Scott Greenwell, High Speed Internet Call Center Manager, Insight Communications; Rochelle Holguin, Director, Creative Music Intergration, MTV Networks; Teresa  Hsu, Project Portfolio Director, Kids & Family Digital, MTV Networks; Deniece Jones, Manager, IT, MTV Networks, Keith Ladson, Senior Division Manager, Customer Operations Comcast; Jang (Jay) Lee, Director, Product Development, Digital Media, ESPN; Richard Ma, Director, Ad Sales Production, Comedy Central; Devaunshi Mahadevia, Marketing Manager, MTV Networks; Letisha Marrero, Managing Editor, Nickelodeon; Melissa, McGhie, Senior. Manager, Brand Development, Turner Entertainment Networks; Tiffany Mitchell, Line Producer, MTVN/Tv Land; Chrystin Nevarez, Director, Program Planning and Scheduling, MTV Networks; Jeffrey Pizzo, Director, Content Distribution, MTV Networks; Tamara Ratliff, Director, MTV Networks; Rhonda Rospide, HR Manager, MTV Networks; Trina Saha, Peoplesoft, Security Manager, MTV Networks; Sitella SmithManager, Affiliate Marketing, HBO; Isaac Vega, Manager, Telephony Capacity, Insight Communications; Jasmine Victor, Director, Digital Integrated Marketing, MTV Networks; Richard  Walker, Director, Telephony Engineering, Insight Communications; Priscilla Wanyeki, Marketing Manager, Cox Communications; Arcadia Washington, Customer Care Manager, Bright House Networks; Don Whitehouse, Director, Internal Audit, Insight Communications.

NAMIC has modeled the Leadership Seminar after its prestigious Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) at UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management. The Leadership Seminar program is offered in local markets across the country and integrates theoretical knowledge with participants' own experiences to generate insights about leadership.

The next installment of the Leadership Seminar is scheduled for September 17-18, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.  Please visit the Leadership Seminar page on www.namic.com to access the program application and brochure. For questions contact Jim Jones, VP of Education Programs, at 212-594-5985 or jim.jones@namic.com.

 

What Does Your Resume Say About You?
By Tracy Lawrence

For most of us, the current economy is the worst we’ve seen in our lifetimes. But even in these tough times, there are jobs out there! The toughest part of job-hunting in today’s climate is breaking through the hundreds of applications to get an in-person interview, so that you have an opportunity to sell yourself. Your resume is the first thing prospective employers will see…so what does your resume say about you?

It’s important to take an objective look at your own resume to understand what others are seeing when they read it. Also, understand that in many cases, prospective employers will not spend more than a few minutes reviewing your resume, so first impressions really matter. Here are a few key things companies will look at when reading your resume:

• Companies worked for Frequently, hiring managers will target employees from specific organizations that they feel have best mastered the issues they are facing. For example, if innovation is an issue, they will be interested in candidates from companies they consider to be more cutting-edge. The specific companies you have worked for can also be a strong indication of your cultural “fit” with the prospective organization.
• Key accomplishments Use bullet points to show your key accomplishments under each job. Ultimately, you want to show how your department or company changed for the better as a result of your work. Be as specific as possible, and try to quantify your achievements (i.e., grew sales 10%). Don’t hesitate to tailor these comments to the specific job you are going for.
• Career progression Does your resume demonstrate increasing responsibility over time? Promotions on the job show that your accomplishments were recognized by your coworkers. Lateral moves are fine, but ideally you want to show that you have made thoughtful decisions as you moved from one job to another.
• Longevity in each role Length of time spent on each role is still one of the biggest factors companies look at in determining whether to bring a candidate in for an in-person interview. If your resume shows that you have worked for 7 different companies over a 7-year period, hiring managers frequently interpret this as a problem. At best, you can be seen as someone who lacks self-knowledge or self-awareness. At worst, a hiring manager will assume you lack certain basic skills and can’t keep a job. If you feel that your resume has this problem, you may want to focus more heavily on using relationships to get introductions rather than sending out your resume first. You may have a good explanation for your job transitions, but you will need to get a meeting in order to expand on this. Once you do get hired, you should seriously consider trying to stay with that company for at least 3-5 years to counteract the effects of the previous moves.

On the other hand, spending too much time at the same firm can also work against you. Candidates who remained at the same companies for 10 years or more often find that they face concerns that they are not dynamic enough or are too risk averse. The bottom line is that there is no magic number of years that you should stay at one company. However, as you make decisions to switch jobs, keep the long term in mind.

• Awards and Recognition Participation in industry organizations and nonprofit work are another way to demonstrate leadership. Include any recognition, awards, etc. that you have earned. If you don’t have any, ask yourself why. Start thinking about ways to increase your role in the industry or in your community.
• Education A strong education from a good university speaks well for you. If you have a great educational background, feature it prominently in your resume. A great education is an enhancement, but lack of one is rarely a deal killer if you have the right experience for the job. Professional education opportunities such as NAMIC’s EDLP program also show that you are committed to broadening your skills.

These are some of the most common ways professionals will evaluate your resume, but, of course, the specifics will change based on the circumstances. Many of us have had the experience of applying for a job with a specific set of criteria, only to find out that the person hired had an entirely different profile! Which brings us to the most important point of all…networking is key! If someone you know can deliver your resume to the hiring manager and put in a good word, this is by far the best way to present your qualifications. Maintain your professional relationships on an on-going basis, not just when you need a job.

What’s important in this process is to know yourself and your unique strengths. Your resume is a calling card, but it cannot begin to capture all that you have to offer.

Tracy L. Lawrence is a management consultant who works with clients across the spectrum of consumer, technology, hospitality, and entertainment and media industries on strategic planning, marketing and human capital management issues.  You may email her with your career questions at tracy@tracyllawrence.com.

Joan Baker’s “Secrets of Voice-Over Success”
NAMIC Member Divulges Secrets of Voice-Over Success in Her Book

Got a million dollar voice? Want to break into the voice-over field? A NAMIC member and a star voice-over artist wants to let you in on a few secrets to success – her own secrets and those of the superstars of the profession.

Joan Baker, a Voice-over Artist and Coach, has just put the finishing touches on the second edition of her book, “Secrets of Voice-Over Success: Top Voice-Over Artists Reveal How They Did It” (Sentient Publications, 2009). The book is a compendium of stories told by 21 highly successful professionals, people whose voices are instantly recognizable to millions of TV viewers, radio listeners and filmgoers. They share their insights, advice, and speak of their successes and failures.

A handbook for both novices and acting professionals alike, the book teaches everything an aspiring voice-over artist will need to know, from developing his or her talent to acquiring an agent to landing the first big gig. The book covers the history of voice-overs, and contains a glossary of terms.

Accompanying the book is an audio CD featuring the professional demo reels of each of the contributing voice-over artists. The CD allows you to hear first-hand what to aim for when producing a demo reel that will capture the imagination of the industry’s top agents and buyers.

Among the artists featured in the book and audio CD are Keith David, two-time Emmy Award winner and narrator of numerous Ken Burns’s documentaries, Steve Zirnkilton, opening narrator of the “Law & Order” series; and the granddaddy of all voice-over artists; Don LaFontaine. Perhaps the most prolific and successful voice-over artist in history, LaFontaine, who died last year, was the voice of 5,000 movie trailers and a half-million promos for TV and radio.

Baker, who taught voiceover at the Actors Institute in New York City and who coached the late Johnnie Cochran, is contributing all royalties from sales of the book to the Alzheimer’s Association. “The motivation for writing this book was my father, who had Alzheimer’s for 12 years before he died in September 2003,” Baker said.

For more information on the book, and to hear demos of the contributors, visit the “Secrets of Voice-Over Success” website at www.secretsofvo.com.

 

NAMIC Launches New Series of Leadership Suite Webinars

In May, NAMIC kicked off its 2009 webinar series, providing an attractive, cost-effective solution for members and companies with limited training and education budgets to gain access to a range of expertise from academia and communications industry professionals.

Sponsored in part by the Walter Kaitz Foundation, this year's series consists of eight provocative, interactive webinars conducted by nationally known experts who are experienced in delivering rich content via the web. The hour-long webinars include audience participation and a chat environment with Q&A and polling capabilities.

"Our online workshops offer the ability to participate in lively seminars, while remaining in the office or logging in from home," said James Jones, VP of Education Programs for NAMIC. "Participants can learn from experts without the hassle or expense of travel. In addition, we can ensure that our multicultural constituencies have access to the tools needed to enrich their work lives, polish their skills, and build upon their value to their companies."

For more information and for a detailed description of each webinar, click here

Webinars start at 4 pm (ET) and end at 5 pm. Participation fee for each is $40 for NAMIC members, and $50 for non-NAMIC members.  Package discounts are also available.

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.

NAMIC members may search the Job Bank for FREE.
Click here to access the Job Bank.

CHAPTER NEWS

 

NAMIC Across the Nation

NAMIC- Chicago

Bill Conway, VP, HR, Comcast, strikes a pose during NAMIC Chicago's first corporate runway show held at Alhambra Palace.

NAMIC fashionistas took center stage in May as more than 130 communications professionals attended NAMIC-Chicago's one-of-a-kind career development workshop, which doubled as both a networking event and fashion show featuring name brands that have won approval in boardrooms, work spaces and in front of TV cameras across the nation.

The event, entitled, "You Had Us at Hello: Networking and Image - Creating the Total Package," was held May 7 in Chicago's Alhambra Palace, an opulent, yet intimate dining and entertainment complex inspired by the 13th century fortress in Granada, Spain.

The "total package" included tips on how to strengthen networking skills, guidelines on how to "align your appearance with your career objectives," and cable professionals transformed into suave fashion models for an evening. Motivational Speaker and Author Dion Harding shared tips on building and maintaining a professional network, a particularly useful skill in the current economic climate. Kim Taylor, Certified Image Coach, then taught how to chose the right clothes and piece together a professional look.

"We wanted to do something different and creative," said NAMIC-Chicago President Carla Moore, Director, Affiliate Sales, North Central Region, HBO Services, Inc. "So we designed a workshop to help members sharpen their career networking skills and polish their professional image. People really seemed to enjoy it."

As models--mostly chapter members from Comcast--walked the runway, the announcer described their outfits, and also the models' jobs, to show how the choice of clothing suited their professional roles.

Commenting on the corporate runway show, Dino Magdos, Comcast VP for Tech Operations, said: "What a great idea! Next year I am sending my team to attend this event."
Bob Curtis, VP of Engineering for Comcast, said, "I was so inspired, I went out and bought a new suit."

The event was sponsored by Comcast, HBO, TLC, Essence and Macy's.

 

NAMIC-Houston

On May 14, NAMIC-Houston held its official chapter kickoff meeting and membership drive at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Houston. The 60 attendees got a chance to meet chapter officers, learn about its mission, goals and objectives for 2009.

“The purpose of the meeting was to introduce NAMIC-Houston and create greater awareness of NAMIC in the Houston area,” said Dale Elifrits, NAMIC-Houston President and Area VP of Comcast, who co-hosted the kickoff, along with Zinah Mineyahl, NAMIC-Houston VP and RVP of Customer Care for Comcast. The event was sponsored by Comcast, Houston.

“We are thrilled to be launching a NAMIC chapter in Houston,” added Tony Speller, SVP for the Comcast Houston Region, who was guest speaker at the event. “Our kickoff meeting was a huge success demonstrating that Houston embraces multi-ethnic diversity in our industry.  Houston-area members are really looking forward to all the networking and leadership development opportunities that NAMIC provides.”  

“Since the event, 35 new members have joined our chapter,” Elifrits said.

 

NAMIC-New England

From left to right: Nicole Porter, Affiliate Marketing Coordinator, Disney & ESPN Networks and NAMIC-New England Secretary; James Brown, SVP, ESPN Rise and NAMIC Board Director; James Rollins, Account Executive, Disney & ESPN Networks and NAMIC-New England President.

NAMIC-New England held a spring mixer in April that put the renewed chapter back on the map. The venue was the banquet room at Sliders Grill and Bar in Plantsville, CT, a local sports-themed restaurant located six miles from the main ESPN campus.

Some 40 people were on hand to hear featured guest speaker James Brown, SVP of ESPN Rise.

Brown spoke about his career at ESPN and how NAMIC helped him achieve various milestones along the way. He touched on various NAMIC programs, including the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program, the Annual NAMIC Conference, and local NAMIC events. He then answered questions.

The event was sponsored by Disney and ESPN Media Networks.

 

NAMIC-Philadelphia

Left to right: Nancy Lowe, Sr. Director, Customer Service, Comcast Cable; Ky'A Jackson, Sr. Community Relations Associate, Community Investment, Comcast Cable; Toni Seaberry, Manager, Finance, Financial Operations, Comcast Corporation; and guest.

On April 29, NAMIC-Philadelphia held a private viewing of "The Black List, Vol. 2," an intriguing and critically praised HBO documentary comprised of portraits of some of the most fascinating and influential African-American icons.  The screening, held at the Ambler Theater in Ambler, PA was attended by 40 people and was followed up with a panel discussion.

Guest speakers included: Payne Brown, NAMIC-Philadelphia's Chapter Advisor, VP of Strategic Initiatives for Comcast Corporation and Executive Producer of the "Black List" series;and Richard R. Harris, a Partner in the Litigation Department of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. Harris frequently appeared on Court TV and Comcast's, "It's Your Call," as a guest legal analyst of topical national and local trials. He was also the host of Radio One's, "Court Radio," on 107.9-FM, where he provided legal and political commentary.

NAMIC-Philadelphia hosted two events to mark Asian-American History Month in May. On May 6, more than 30 members were in attendance for a special viewing of  the Academy Award-winning film, "Slumdog Millionaire" at the Comcast Center Amphitheater in Philadelphia. Then, on May 19, 40 members gathered for lunch at the new Pan Asian Experience at Ralph's Cafe in the Comcast Center to catch up with friends and enjoy Pan Asian cuisine.

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NAMIC-New York

Back Row left to right: Anthony Gallegos; Rashana Hooks; Timikal Bobo; Dhanusha Sivajee; Denise Bennett; David Brown; Stana Fields.Front Row left to right: Marlice Johnson; Carol Cunningham; Daniel Ocner; Neeta Bhasin; Lucinda Desir.

NAMIC-New York hosted, “Expect to Win: Success and Staying Power in Tough Economic Times,” a career development breakfast, on April 21 at Serafina at the Time Hotel in Manhattan. The two-hour breakfast offered an opportunity for 40 NAMIC members and nonmembers to have an informal conversation with Carla Harris, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, about charting their own course to success during the recession. Fox Business Network Reporter Shibani Joshi moderated. Harris, a Harvard Business School alumna, shared her insight on her path to success, discussing a straightforward approach for securing advisors, sponsors and mentors, branding yourself, winning promotions, and ultimately fulfilling your true potential. She also talked about her book “Expect to Win: Proven Strategies for Success from a Wall Street Vet.”

On May 20, HBO hosted 30 chapter members for a multicultural marketing panel, entitled, "Diverse Dividends: Marketers Embrace a Global Audience," at its Manhattan headquarters. The panelists were Neeta Bhasin, President and CEO of ASB Communications; Marlice Johnson, Brand Manager of Sports Culture for Nike Sportswear, Nike Inc.; Carol Cunningham, VP of Consumer Insights for BET; and Daniel Ocner, Director of Marketing Strategies at MediaMorphosis. Lucinda Desir, VP, Market Development for HBO and NAMIC Board Secretary, moderated.

 

NAMIC-Southern California

West Coast Creative Summit Helps Participants Sharpen Their Competitive Edge

During a great recession such as this, creativity matters. It can help you make a way out of no way, especially if you employ a “heat-seeking approach” to winning new business, and you fully realize that tough economic times call for a full measure of ingenuity rather than business-as-usual approaches.

This was certainly evident at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 17th — the date the 2009 West Coast Creative Summit and Vision Awards Luncheon took place. In fact, the theme of this year’s Creative Summit was “Business Not as Usual.”

The Summit, a highlight of NAMIC’s signature conference series, featured a morning power networking session, “Coffee and Connections,” in the Beverly Hills Ballroom. It was followed by three sets of concurrent breakout sessions. “Each speaker promised a pearl of wisdom, and each delivered,” said one attendee. Another said, “Overall, I really enjoyed the candor and real-life applications of these sessions.”

The presenting sponsor was Warner Bros. other sponsors included: A&E Television Networks, Disney/ESPN Media Networks, Disney/ABC Television Group, HBO and Time Warner Cable. Supporters were: ABC Studios, The Africa Channel, EBRU TV, FX Networks, Nickelodeon, Time Warner Cable and TV One.

ABC Studios, CNN and Time Warner Win Big at Annual Vision Awards

The 15th Annual Vision Awards were presented at a special luncheon ceremony held in conjunction with the Creative Summit. The event was hosted for the second consecutive year by Shaun Robinson, Weekend Co-Anchor and Correspondent for Access Hollywood.

The awards honor creators, networks and industry leaders for their commitment to producing multi-ethnic and culturally relevant original programming that reflects the rich tapestry of the nation’s population. ABC Studios, CNN and Time Warner Cable received two wins each to lead the 35 networks vying for honors. Entries were judged by a panel of industry professionals, who focused on overall imagery, sensitivity to cultural nuance, writing or acting.

The competition this year was particularly heavy.  Judges received 248 entries for 16 award categories. Eligible programs aired between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008.

Click here for a complete list of 2009 Vision Award nominees.

Getting the Valley In the Mix

Judging from the mixers it organizes, NAMIC-Southern California loves networking. On May 28, NAMIC-Southern California sponsored an industry networking mixer at Wokcano in Burbank. The event was targeted to professionals working in the Burbank/Studio City/East LA area and included companies such as ABC, NBC Universal, Hallmark Channel, PBS, Disney, and The Africa Channel.

 

NAMIC-Western Pennsylvania

Take a cue from the sound of shattering glass ceilings across the nation. NAMIC-Western Pennsylvania sponsored “Women of Power,” at Comcast in Pittsburgh on May 21. Upwards of 40 people were on hand for the panel event, the first of its kind, to see and hear NAMIC chapter presidents come together to speak on the subjects of diversity and women’s leadership.

Rayna S. Smith, Corporate Escalations Specialist for Comcast and Programming and Events Committee Chair, served as moderator. Other panelists were Monica Pons, Treasurer of NAMIC-New York and Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing and Talent Acquisition for NBC Universal; Pamela Ford, Immediate Past President of NAMIC-Mid-Atlantic and Director of Communications, NCTA; Carla M. Moore, NAMIC-Chicago President and Regional Director of Affiliate Sales for HBO Services; Barbara Gee, NAMIC-Philadelphia President and VP for Strategic Sales Alliances, Comcast Cable.

Comcast sponsored the event.

 

PEOPLE

Q&A with James Rollins
President, NAMIC-New England,
Account Executive, Disney and ESPN Media Networks, Affiliate Sales & Marketing

Give us the broad strokes of your career path.

Before I worked in communications, I was an officer in the Navy for several years. When I decided to end my military career, I went back to school and got an international MBA degree from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. It was actually while I was transitioning from the military that I got my foot in the door in cable television. I had an opportunity to intern for Turner Broadcasting Latin America in Mexico City and that’s where I learned affiliate and distribution sales, which is what I do today.

It was a great opportunity because it gave me the building blocks to understand the industry, and it was a great transition because my military background helped me with the cultural challenges of living in Mexico City and dealing with the language barriers. I also think the core principles in the military of accountability, responsibility, teamwork and having to make smart decisions under pressure were things I was able to take with me when I transitioned into communications.

When I finished my internship and my MBA, I had the opportunity to work at Disney and ESPN Media Networks in their affiliate sales and marketing group. Today, I manage relationships with various affiliates in the mid-Atlantic area, educating them and informing them of new initiatives and products.

Why did you join NAMIC?

I identified with its mission of diversity and empowering folks in the communications industry from various ethnic groups. Being someone who’s multicultural — my father’s African American and my mother is originally from Colombia and I speak Spanish fluently — I felt their mission of empowering multiethnic diversity ties into who I am and also to what I’ve done in the past: my international experiences in the military and my international experience for Turner.

What were your goals for NAMIC-New England this year?

There were resources available, so I could revitalize the chapter in this area. I reached out to NAMIC national and took up the challenge of jumpstarting the chapter again, which I began to do with a strong board of folks from Disney and ESPN Media Networks and local media affiliates.

Once we put together a board, we developed a game plan of what we’d like to do for the rest of the year. We created a two-pronged strategy: Number one, we wanted to create awareness and let people know that NAMIC-New England is back. It’s going to be stronger than ever, and we wanted to let people know we were going to bring value to the NAMIC members in the area. Number two, we wanted to build the numbers again, by bringing value, by creating various events for our folks here. Currently we have about 35 members. Our goal for this year is to double our membership, and we’re working toward that.

How has NAMIC helped you?

I think that NAMIC is one of those organizations that provides people with industry intelligence, and especially now, during tough economic times, it’s more valuable than it ever was before. You need it now to differentiate yourself. You gain industry intelligence through NAMIC's various events, conferences, seminars, networking opportunities, mentoring opportunities. But to gain industry intelligence, you need to know what resources you can tap. Right now, it’s all about awareness, getting the word out that NAMIC-New England is back and that we’re an active chapter.

Movers & Shakers

The mayor of Knoxville, TN, appointed NAMIC-Tennessee member Lysette Aviles-Kok, Recruiter at Scripps Networks, to be a member of the Police Advisory Review Committee this year.

WealthTV has hired Eric Brown, formerly of The Africa Channel as Executive VP overseeing business development and marketing and providing strategic guidance.

Deborah Buhles,  NAMIC-Philadelphia VP, has been promoted to Senior. Director, Administration at Comcast Corporation.  Deborah was recently Director, Administration.

ELDP Class I alum and ESPN veteran Mo Davenport has been named SVP and GM for ESPN Radio, overseeing all content for the 24/7 sports network, including talk programming, event play-by-play coverage, podcasts and other online content.  He also takes charge of distribution, ad sales, and marketing for ESPN Radio's 700 affiliated stations and five owned stations.

NAMIC-Southern California member, Rollin Herold, was selected for the NATPE Diversity 2009 Fellows Program

Turner Broadcasting's D. Quincy Johnson, VP of NAMIC-Atlanta, has been named Director of Enterprise Analytics. Most recently, he led the Emerging Distribution Platforms group in Network Operations. Quincy was also recently appointed chairperson of Turner's Multi-cultural Advisory Council, a group he co-founded.

NAMIC's own Daphne Leroy, VP, Marketing & Communications received a prestigious Network Journal Magazine 40 under 40 award this month. Featued in the June issue, she was awarded for her outstanding career, entrepreneurial leadership and community service.

Joe Miller, NAMIC-Philadelphia Communications Committee Assistant Director and Manager, Projects of Comcast's Corporate Systems group, recently joined Comcast's Video Business Unit as Manager, Menu Implementation. 

Bret Perkins, Immediate Past President of NAMIC-Philadelphia, recently joined the Comcast External Affairs department as Senior Director of Public Policy. He is an alumnus of NAMIC's ELDP Class VII

Michelle Ray has been promoted from Director to Senior Director, Programs & Strategic Initiatives at the Walter Kaitz Foundation.

Rakia Reynolds, NAMIC-Philadelphia Secretary and President of Skai Blue Media, recently landed the position of the new Publicist and PR representative for the South Street Headhouse District. 

Robin Scullin of NAMIC-Mid-Atlantic has been named Director of Communications and PR for the Association of Corporate Counsel, which represents in-house counsel in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

BBC Worldwide hired Kristina Song, ELDP Class II alumnae, as SVP, network sales and distribution strategy. She was formerly with Time Warner Cable.

Albert Ulozas, SVP-Affiliate Sales & Marketing, QVC, has been named NAMIC-Philadelphia's 2009 Paragon Award Winner.  Ulozas is being honored for his continued efforts to educate, advocate and empower for multi-ethnic diversity.

TV One earned the "Best Practices" award from the National Association of Black Journalists for its coverage of the DNC and election night from an African American perspective. 

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

 

Welcome New NAMIC Members!

NAMIC extends a warm welcome to all of our new members.  We look forward to providing you with the resources you need to accelerate your careers and to advance diversity in the communications industry.

Upcoming Events

July

July 16: NAMIC Leadership Suite Webinar Series
INTRA -PRENEURSHIP : HOW TO BE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADER INSIDE YOUR COMPANY
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Eastern)
Presenter: Jeff Robinson, Ph. D., Assistant Professor, Management and Global Business,
Rutgers Business School
Participant Fee:
NAMIC Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

In the 21st Century, entrepreneurship is more than just an endeavor; it is an empowering mindset. People often think of entrepreneurship as simply owning a business, but really the art of being entrepreneurial is about adopting the mindset and belief system that there’s always a way to use creativity, passion, and inspired vision to create value .We refer to this way of thinking as the “entrepreneurial mindset.”


In this webinar, we will explore the lessons that can be learned from entrepreneurs and the benefits of having an entrepreneurial mindset when addressing your organization’s challenges. Topics include:
• Empowering your VOICE - Vision, Opportunities, Innovation,
Capital and Entrepreneurial Networks
• 7 Characteristics of an entrepreneurial leader finding the entrepreneurial edge

 
July 30: NAMIC Leadership Suite Webinar Series
BREAKING THE (BAMBOO) CEILING: KEY LESSONS FOR MOVING UP AND REACHING THE TOP
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Eastern)
Presenter: Jane Hyun, President and Founder of Hyun & Associates, Executive Coach
and Leadership Strategist
Participant Fee:
NAMIC Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

In her book, Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling, executive coach and diversity strategist Jane Hyun uncovered the components of the bamboo ceiling: the personal, cultural, and organizational barriers that Asians face on their way up the career ladder. In this webinar,
Jane and her colleague, Audrey Lee, will share the nuances of how culture profoundly impacts workplace interactions, and offer practical tools for building a cultural dialogue. You will learn about:
• The “Model Minority Myth” and how to manage perceptions and unconscious biases at your company
• Getting ahead at your company without losing sight of your cultural values
• Spotting diversity-friendly companies
• Developing a style that plays to your natural strengths and complements your cultural attributes

 

September

September 17-18: NAMC Leadership Seminar (by Invitation Only)

The Cable Center

Denver, CO

 

September 29-October 2: ELDP Class IX (by Invitation Only)

UCLA Anderson School of Business

Los Angeles, CA

 

 October

October 8: NAMIC Webinar Series, Leadership Suite
SWIMMING IN TURBULENT WATERS : BECOMING YOUR OWN STIMULUS PACKAGE
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Eastern)
Presenter: Marsha Haygood, Career/Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, StepWise Associate
Participant Fee:
NAMIC Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

Challenging times certainly can have a profound impact on your career and your life, but they can also lead to opportunities and help you develop the stamina to swim upstream.
This session will cover useful This session will cover useful not only survive but thrive and will include:
• How to be your own stimulus package
• How and when to step out of your comfort zone
• How to take prudent risks

 
October 26-28: 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference "Diversity Rules"

Grand Hyatt Denver

1750 Welton Street (between 17th and 18th Streets)
Denver, CO

(As part of Cable Connection-Fall which unites several industry meetings and events in a single location)

Click here to learn more about the conference and view the preliminary agenda
Click here to register online
Click here to download a registration form and pay by check or credit card
Click here to learn more about Cable Connection

NAMIC has a room block at the Grant Hyatt Denver at the rate of $195 per night.  You can reserve your room online at the same time you register for the conference.  You must be registered for the conference in order to reserve a room.  Reservation cut-off date is September 28.  Hotel reservations can also be made through the Cable Connection-Fall Housing Bureau by calling 800-823-1542.

QUESTIONS?                                  
-Registration     
Sandra Girado, Meetings and Events Manager, at (212) 594-5985, ext. 23 or sandra.girado@namic.com

-Sponsorship
Danny McGlone, Vice President for Fund Development at (212) 594-5985, ext 13 or danny.mcglone@namic.com

 

November

November 5: NAMIC Leadership Suite Webinar Series
WHY GOOD PEOPLE MAKE BAD DECISIONS (And How To Avoid Making Those Choices In The Workplace)
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Eastern)
Presenter:  Dr. Steve Salbu, Dean, Georgia Tech College of Management
Participant Fee:
NAMIC Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

“You may not want to face it, but while we often have the best intentions, we tend to fall into nine pits that affect our decision-making. We don’t have a natural intuitive awareness of this stuff.” This quote from Steve Salbu is a call to action! In this webinar, you will learn about the wrong stuff and the right stuff to use for making high-quality ethical decisions at work. Dr. Salbu uses robust research to show us how we have all fallen into those pits at one time or another, and also offers us a quick way out if we do not avoid them. This is a high-energy, super informative, research-based webinar.

 
November 19: NAMIC Leadership Suite Webinar Series
BRAND STRATEGIES AND THE FRAGMENTED MEDIA
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Eastern)
Presenter: Sanjay Sood, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Faculty Director, Entertainment and Media Management Institute, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Participant Fee:
NAMIC Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

The world’s strongest brands combine excellence in strategic positioning with excellence in execution across the entire marketing mix. Products can be copied, but what the customer thinks and feels about a brand cannot be so easily duplicated.
Building a strong brand involves recognition of the vital customer relationship.
Sanjay Sood will draw upon best practice examples from a variety of industries to illustrate the potential power of a strong brand and will:
• Provide a framework for conceptualizing, building, and leveraging strong brands
• Explore how companies develop a strong connection to the customer that goes beyond product excellence
• Demonstrate how companies stay relevant in the eyes of their customer base
 

December

December 2-4: ELDP Class IX (by Invitation Only)

UCLA Anderson School of Business

Los Angeles, CA

 

December 10: NAMIC Leadership Suite Webinar Series
“CULTURAL SCRIPTS” AT WORK : ENHANCING THE GIFTS AND MANAGING THE CHALLENGES
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Eastern)
Presenter:  Dr. Evangelina Holvino, President, Chaos Management, Ltd.
Participant Fee:
NAMIC Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

This webinar will help participants explore the “cultural scripts” that most impact their work-lives. Based on research with Hispanic mid-level managers in Fortune 1000 corporations, Dr. Holvino identified eight “cultural scripts” that impact their careers and experiences at work. In this session, she explains the concept of “cultural scripts” and discusses how these scripts both support and challenge Latinos’ career and leadership development. Drawing on the understanding and identification of cultural scripts among diverse groups, she will discuss strategies to enhance the leadership and career success of individuals as well as the effectiveness of organizations in a diverse world. These strategies range from enhancing our bi-culturalism to building alliances and strategic relations across differences.

 

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
Maria Acevedo Project Coordinator

Issue 2, 2009