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Most Powerful Women in Cable 2013: The Top 50
35. Kathleen Finch
President, HGTV and DIY Network
Three years after arriving at HGTV, Finch
knows location, location, location matters
whether it's dealing with real estate
or programming. By emphasizing such
house-flipping shows as " Buying & Selling "
and " Love It or List It, " Finch and her
team bolstered HGTV to its best 1Q ever
in 2013 for prime time and total day shares. Overall, total viewership
rose 8% for 1Q 2013 over 1Q 2012. Finch defines success in
the workplace as " looking forward to Mondays more than Fridays. "
Favorite part of the job: What I love most about my job is the
chance to lead a team of smart people who are as obsessed
with television as I am. Television is an unusually fun business
-our products entertain millions of people every single day-
and I relish working alongside people who never lose sight of
that and don't ever take themselves too seriously.
Biggest story: The biggest story this year is the impact of digital
distribution and its power to change audience behavior, almost
overnight. From " binge viewing " becoming an acceptable weekend
pastime to Netflix winning awards once reserved for cable
and broadcast... new technology is upending the traditional business
model and changing viewer expectations forever.
36. Cathy Avgiris
EVP/CFO, Comcast Cable
Comcast elevated its first female EVP
to the role of CFO this summer. And
it's a well-deserved promotion. With
more than two decades of experience
at Comcast, Avgiris has most recently
overseen data and communications, including
Comcast's Xfinity Internet, Xfinity
Voice and consumer wireless businesses. She now oversees the
company's $40 billion business, reporting directly to CEO Neil Smit.
Favorite part of the job: As the new CFO of the cable division, I have
the purview of a $40B business. I see how the individual product
lines come together and how I can make strategic decisions to
benefit our financial position in a competitive marketplace.
Defining workplace success: Success can be measured in many
ways-making an impact, delivering on commitments. But success
is most gratifying when others take up the cause you are
championing because your passion becomes their passion.
Swapping jobs: I would swap places with one of judges on
" The Voice. " I love music and would pick more eclectic song
choices for my team. Besides, who wouldn't want to do duet
with Adam Levine?
37. Kelly Regal
EVP, Turner Broadcasting System
Regal does a little bit of everything,
with her leadership portfolio including
programming and sales research,
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Sue Naegle
Former President, HBO Entertainment
HBO knows a good thing when it sees
it. So it's no surprise the network isn't
letting go of its longtime entertainment
queen so fast. Naegle stepped down
from her throne in September to begin
a new career path at the helm of her
own production company. A production
company that, not coincidentally, has a first-look deal with
HBO. Largely credited for helping wrest the premium net from its
post- " Sopranos " slump, Naegle ushered in the next generation of
classic HBO hits. And she nurtured shows like " True Blood " while
helping to bring " Game of Thrones " and " Girls " into the fold. We'll
be seeing more of Naegle, trust us...
40. Susan Swain
Co-CEO, C-SPAN
Long a presence both in front of and
behind the C-SPAN cameras, Swain
really turned heads this year with " First
Ladies: Influence and Image, " which
explores contributions U. S. First Ladies
have made to society throughout the
nation's history. This may not be an
election year, but political infighting and the government shutdown
gave C-SPAN viewers plenty to discuss. " We've been listening
for years though through our call-in programs, but tracking social
media use adds a whole new dimension, " she says.
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cations and philanthropy, human resources, media buying and
market strategy functions. A new boss will be in her future, with
Turner CEO Phil Kent stepping down at year-end and Time
Warner CFO/CAO John Martin taking over the top job. Often
described as " whip-smart, " Regal should be more than able to
adapt, as she's known for quickly understanding, analyzing and
prioritizing info coming at her.
38. Gwen Marcus
EVP/General Counsel
Showtime Networks
It was the sparring match of the year,
and we're guessing Marcus was
smack dab in the middle of the CBSTime
Warner Cable retrans fight. She
oversees the legal end of several critical
Showtime transactions, including the
company's long-term multiplatform distribution agreements with
operators and the company's extension of its agreement with
Disney Studios for first-run DreamWorks Studios' movies. Marcus
continues to navigate challenges presented by new distribution
platforms, in particular, the rollout of the network's authenticated
broadband service Showtime Anytime. In April, she was
inducted into her high school's Hall of Fame for her " outstanding
professional accomplishments and community service. "
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