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Most Influential Minorities in Cable 2010: The Top 75
ers. Cable is transforming into
an advanced telecommunications
platform. "
61. Susan Banks
EVP, Marketing, TV One
Honored by Ebony in '08 as
one of 10 Outstanding Women
in Marketing and Communications,
Banks has done much
with a limited budget. In just
a few years, her branding of
TV One earned her a ProMax
Brand Builder Award (2007).
CFO, Discovery Comm
Think you have a lot to do?
Wilson not only heads the
global accounting staff for
Discovery's 120 networks
globally, he's also Division
CFO for Digital Media, Education
and Commerce.
On Handling a Huge
Portfolio: " I apply basic rules
to ensure I'm productive and
responsive to the everyday
challenges of managing a
large global team: 1. I try to
set clear, measurable goals
and give continuous feedback.
2. I stay flexible and
dynamic in thought, as no
plan turns out the way you
anticipate. 3. I re-prioritize daily
and keep an active " to-do "
list. 4. I think business first, to
help prioritize my workload.
5. I communicate; I isten and
talk to people, stay connected
and plugged into what is happening
at all levels. "
62. Luis Torres-Bohl
President, Mexicanal
Torres-Bohl is known for being
a hands-on leader who's
poised to continue growing the
Mexican-themed network as it
reaches it 5th anniversary this
year. In '10, west coast launches
were executed in multiple
major markets as Torres-Bohl
commuted between the U.S.
and Mexico, developing and
cementing relationships.
65. Myrna Soto
SVP, Chief Information & Infrastructure
Security Officer,
Comcast Cable
In addition to being responsible
for information and infrastructure
security, including customer
data, Soto finds time to
mentor Hispanic young adults
for IT leadership positions.
Mentoring Changes: " I find
myself focusing on more social
media and social networking
education. Not only how these
channels can be very beneficial
from a professional networking
and knowledge management
perspective, but also the perils
of not managing your digital
identity well. The Internet is forever,
so I always tell those I am
mentoring to be very selective
in how they use certain sites,
as professional discretion is
extremely important. "
67. Gustavo Prillick
Pres/CEO, Broadstripe LLC
Prillick's leading Broadstripe's
160K subs out of Chapter 11
by upgrading its plant and call
center. A veteran of several
industries, he's also instituted
lifetime pricing options for
phone and Internet.
Comparing Cable to
Other Industries: " Cable
lacked a lot of competition
for a long time, thus it lacks a
sensibility to customer needs
and response time present in
other industries. Cable also has
a complex business model with
lots of moving parts requiring
motivated and talented people.
Upgrading the skill set and
level of commitment of staff to
treat customers as an extension
of their family is perhaps
the biggest challenge I've ever
experienced. "
63. Drew Wilson
SVP, Global Ops; Division
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64. Rob King
Editor-In-Chief, ESPN.com
Bristol has lured some of the
country's top newspaper writers
to work for the portal King
runs. Earlier this year King
and his team launched sports
sites in key markets, including
Chicago, LA and NY.
Keeping espn.com Relevant:
" We keep our ears and
eyes open and never stop
asking ourselves how we can
do a better job of meeting the
needs of sports fans. "
Favorite Spectator Sport:
" The NFL has me in its crushing
grip. But I'll also watch
anyone swing a golf club. "
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66. Keith Dawkins
SVP/GM, Nicktoons &
Teennick
A member of MTVN's Office
of Global Inclusion Advisory
Committee, Dawkins' plate
got more crowded in Aug as
he added oversight of Teennick.
The only GM Nicktoons
has ever had, the 7-year
Nick veteran previously was
a supervising producer for
VH1 News.
September 2010
68. Karen Wishart
EVP, Chief Legal Officer,
TV One
Wishart's much more than TV
One's top lawyer. She's often
its chief deal negotiator and is
involved with myriad issues.
Skills Law Schools Should
Teach About Business: " Law
schools are great at teaching
legal analysis skills, but not
nearly as good at introducing
advanced business skills, like
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