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THE CONSUMMATE
COMPETITORS
The house that Rocco Commisso built in 1995 remains one of the nation's most-robust broadband companies, thanks in large part to these three
stalwart executives who've each spent decades building, and defending, Mediacom's industry position. The company reached a remarkable
milestone in Q4 2021, reporting its 100th consecutive quarter of revenue growth. Revenue reached $561.2 million for the quarter and $2.2
billion for the year-a 4.3% increase over the prior year. As Mediacom continues on its fiercely independent path serving primarily smaller and
rural territories, Pascarelli remains in the trenches to ensure its vision is carried through with integrity. A dealmaker's dealmaker, Stephan has
shepherded Mediacom's growth since the beginning, while Weinand is a behind-the-scenes leader, guiding both the company's internal
culture and customer-facing programming decisions. Look for all three to continue to search for unique ways to partner with the government
on broadband infrastructure buildouts in underserved communities.
John Pascarelli
EVP, Operations
Mediacom Communications
Years at Current Organization: 24
First Job in the Industry: I started selling
cable TV door-to-door for Continental
Cablevision
Bucket List: Pebble Beach golf trip with
my whole family
Mark
Stephan
EVP & CFO
Mediacom
Communications
Years at Current Organization:
26
First Job in the Industry:
VP, Finance at Cablevision
Industries, 1993
What's your Wordle
strategy? My wife
is in charge of
that.
How many
companies have you worked for? 4
Boredom buster? European soccer
Band I'd go see live: Pink Floyd
What will it take to see a seismic
shift away from linear television for
sports? Won't be seismic. Like
a frog boiling-continuation of
linear video rate increases.
Q&A
How will inflation impact the media and broadband space? Inflation is going to force
customers to choose amongst many different over-the-top content applications.
Ultimately, consolidation of content into fewer choices is inevitable.
What will it take to see a seismic shift away from linear television for sports? I think
the continued fragmentation of sports content on TV makes it harder for the
average fan to find and follow their team. Viewers are creatures of habit, and the constant change
is too disruptive.
Favorite dish that I can also make myself: Old Sunday Dinner...spaghetti and meatballs.
Q&A
Italia Commisso
Weinand
EVP, Programming & HR
Mediacom Communications
Years at Current Organization: 26
First Job in the Industry: Customer service
representative in Manhattan, NY
Bucket List: Sardinia, a week in the Uffizi Gallery
Q&A
What does the metaverse mean to you? Maybe no young person will lose their life
due to wars!
How many companies have you worked for? In the last 46 years-3-all cable
companies
Which character are you in " Encanto " ? Marabel Madrigal
Favorite dish that I can also make myself: Gnocchi, and my family tells me it's the best. ■
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