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Kim Kelleher
Chief Commercial Officer
AMC Networks
To Kelleher, change and disruption should be embraced, not feared. She cemented AMC
Networks' pioneering reputation with The AMC Collection, a first-of-its-kind brand distribution
agreement granting Netflix subscribers access to 15 AMC series. The deal drove
interest in those shows' current and upcoming seasons, and within two days AMC series
filled four spots on Netflix's Top 10. An innovator of content monetization, Kelleher mentors,
nurtures and supports women at AMC Networks and in the industry at large.
A fictional character who would excel in this industry is Dora the Explorer. She is strategic (backpack,
backpack), a problem-solver, friendly and just never stops. "
Robyn Polashuk
Partner & Co-Chair of Media &
Entertainment Industry Group
Covington & Burling
With over 20 years in content
licensing, Polashuk has
been instrumental in some
of television's most impactful
deals. Leading transactions
for AMC Networks, Disney, Paramount and others, her
legal expertise has made her a go-to advisor. Polashuk
also mentors future leaders, serving on the UCLA
Ziffren Institute's advisory board to guide law students
entering media.
A woman changing the world is Petronella
Chigumbura. She is Deputy Ranger Supervisor
for Akashinga, a conservation organization
that has tremendously reduced wildlife
poaching in Zimbabwe and other African nations
through its all-female team of wildlife rangers. "
Ellen Schned
Consultant
CEO
Strong Women Alliance
Schned has her finger in
many pies, advising a range
of clients both in the FAST
and linear space, serving
as a leader on the FCC's Communications, Equity &
Diversity Council and growing her Alliance aimed
at advancing women and diversity in media and
communications. Working with state cable associations
and others, she's helped create digital literacy teaching
tools to make broadband easier to utilize as providers
embark on bringing broadband to all of America.
Every day is the first day of the rest our lives,
professionally and personally. Change is good
and inevitable. Embrace it. Be the change. "
Emily Washkowitz
Head of TV & Film Partnerships
YouTube TV
Washkowitz has spent more
than six years building YouTube
TV into the monster distribution
platform it is in the pay
TV space. She leads the team
that secures carriage deals
and manages the relationships
with all TV and film partners on YouTube TV, a role
in which her skills not only as a people manager but a
thought leader come into play. Beyond her department,
she's sought after by colleagues across Google for her
cutting-edge thinking on new and innovative ways to
approach the evolving industry.
We are just beginning to see the next big
disruption facing the industry with GenAI. It will
transform all facets of the media landscape from
content production and consumption to insights
and monetization. Consumers have more choice than ever,
so embracing this change will be key for driving compelling
and seamless experiences. "
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December 2024
Dana Zimmer
President, Distribution
Nexstar Media Group
Zimmer leads the charge in
expanding Nexstar's reach,
securing deals with platforms
like Hulu, YouTube and
Fubo along with the matrix
of MVPDs and broadcast
stations. Her team negotiates hundreds of contracts
with station groups, satellite, cable and telco
companies to distribute 310,000 hours of original
video content each year. Her deep understanding
of the industry makes her a valued member of
the board for the CBS Affiliate Group, where she
plays a pivotal role in advising the growth of the
organization.
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity
to advance in my career, while also having
the ability to work remotely, which resulted
in a more healthy version of myself, in mind,
body and spirit. "
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