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A partial list of speakers scheduled for the 21st Annual NAMIC Conference: Diversity 2.0: The New Protocol:
John de Armas
VP, World Direct, DIRECTV
Multi-ethnic Markets:
The International Media Marketplace: Going Beyond the Borders
9/18 2:30PM
David Chu
SVP, Programming & Production, ImaginAsian Entertaiment, Inc.
Multi-ethnic Markets:
Asian Fusion or Confusion?
9/17 2:00
Denise Dahldorf
EVP, Content Distribution & Marketing, MTV Networks
Digital Media & Ad Sales:
Selling Brands not Programs; Surviving the Evolution of Affiliate Sales in a New Media Universe
9/18 2:30PM
Luisa Fairborne
Advertising Sales Director, MTVtr3s
Digital Media & Ad Sales:
Converting Top Sellers Into Tomorrow’s Leaders
9/17 2:00PM
Carol Hevey
EVP, Time Warner Cable
Corporate Diversity & Inclusion:
The Door to Diversity Has a New Key
9/17 2:00PM
Harold Lewis
VP & GM, The Weather Channel Radio and Newspaper Syndication
Leadership Development:
How to be a Fearless Fish Out of Wate
9/18 2:30PM
Jennifer Mooney
Group VP, Public Relations & Government Affairs, Bright House
Multi-ethnic Markets:
Acquiring Multi-ethnic Consumers Through Public Responsibility
9/18 10:45AM
Brad Samuels
EVP, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, TV One
Digital Media & Ad Sales:
Selling Brands not Programs; Surviving the Evolution of Affiliate Sales in a New Media Universe
9/18 2:30PM
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With the quintessential New York TV series, HBO’s Sex and the City, making its way to the big screen, many of Carrie and Co.’s favorite haunts are still hip and happening spots — with some not too far from NAMIC Central at the NY Hilton. Shoe buffs can bow at Bradshaw’s shrines — Jimmy Choo (645 Fifth Avenue at 51st Street) and Manolo Blahnik (31 West 54th between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) — before hitting shopping meccas such as Saks (and the City) at 611 Fifth Avenue (at 50th Street), Barneys (660 Madison Avenue between 60th and 61st Streets) or Bergdorf Goodman (754 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street). And New York Fashion Week’s home, the tres chic Bryant Park (behind the New York Public Library at 40th-42nd Streets between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) boasts an outdoor cafe and glorious green space to kick up those new heels.
HBO.com offers a map of SATC hotspots - click on "Guide to NY" here.
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Each day this week we’ll ask a leader of an organization holding events during Diversity Week about cable’s diversity effort. In today’s interview, Kaitz chief Dr. David Porter says he’s pleasantly surprised by cable’s strong interest in diversity, but notes that cable lacks diversity at the top and among its owners.
David Porter, executive director, The Walter Kaitz Foundation
CableWorld: Where has cable made the most progress on diversity during the past year?
Porter: That’s a tough question, because the industry is trying to move forward on all fronts. We’re making continual efforts to diversify the workforce at all levels, that’s one place I would highlight. And look at what cable programmers are portraying on the screen. You see significant movement there as well. A lot of networks are paying more attention to what their casts look like, and who produces their shows behind the scenes.
CW: What progress has surprised you most?
Porter: In being here for a year, which has been itself a pleasant kind of revelation, what’s surprising is that so many industry people honestly believe in and support diversity. Every time we reach out to consider new initiatives, or raise new concerns, the industry listens and wants to be involved.
CW: What should the industry do now?
Porter: We haven’t reached the levels we should reach in the number of women and people of color at the very top of these organizations. Companies are making efforts in this area, and that’s the toughest nut to crack in workforce diversity.
CW: Should some emphasis go to people of color owning their own cable ventures?
Porter: That’s an issue the industry has to address as well—making sure there are opportunities available for ownership.
CW: What role should Kaitz play?
Porter: We can be a strong advocate, a voice for diversity and a resource for initiatives in several areas—workforce, program content. Another thing we can do is bring together companies of different interest with a common diversity goal, and create opportunities for them.
CW: Tell us why your industry honoree at next week’s dinner is ESPN.
Porter: They made progress this year on workforce diversity, through leadership development work with NAMIC and WICT, and developing an in-house diversity council. On screen, ESPN has more diversity on-camera and more documentaries on diversity topics. They have many bases covered.
CW: Your favorite cable shows?
Porter: Doctor Who and Stargate Atlantis right now, being a big Sci Fi Channel fan. I also enjoy Psych on USA.
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 Our daily chat with up and coming diversity leaders. Today Charter VP/GM of Charter’s systems in central California and Nevada talks about diversity activities in those areas.
CableWorld: What are the most important diversity initiatives that your systems have started in the past year?
Martinez: We’ve created a monthly “diversity” round table discussion, with employees from each department participating. In turn, they encourage their colleagues to participate in our community by stepping out of their comfort zones to volunteer with a variety of local groups and charitable organizations. And we’ve partnered with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and other local diversity organizations to match employment opportunities at Charter to their respective labor pools
CW: What's not happening with diversity now at your system that you want to implement this year?
Martinez: One of our most important goals is making certain that our employees reflect the diversity of our customers. And on a community-wide basis, I am working with a group of Latino business leaders to create a local Hispanic bank. We are also continuing to look for quality programs to meet the needs of our diverse market.
CW: Your favorite Nevada attraction besides Las Vegas:
Martinez: Without question it’s the beauty of the Northern Nevada area and of course the magnificence of Lake Tahoe. I must add that from the time I arrived here, the people of Northern Nevada have been wonderful. They have embraced me and my family and made us feel like an important part of this community.
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| Diversity Week Highlights |
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NYWIFT: WHO MOVED THE GLASS CEILING?
Date: Thursday Sep. 20, 2007
Location: Kimmel Center, New York University
Speakers: Kim Martin, SVP/GM, We tv; Cheri Kaufman, co-owner and EVP, Kaufman Astoria Studios; Liz Garbus, producer/director and co-founder, Moxie Firecracker; and Carol Jenkins, Emmy-winning journalist, moderator.
Description: New York Women in Film & Television tips its hat to women executives, including cable's Kim Martin, who've smashed the glass ceiling -- and gets their insights and tips on how other women can break through in what promises to be a lively discussion.
Registration: Click here
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| Culinary Corner |
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Daily recommendations for cuisine near the NY Hilton, the Diversity Week hotel.
Tao
42 E. 58th Street (between Park & Madison Avenues) 212-888-2288
In the spirit of our one-hour Sex and the City suggestions today, famished NAMIC attendees shouldn’t miss a trek to the Buddha that looms large at the pan-Asian Tao. Even if you don’t have time for a leisurely dinner over delectable Peking Duck, Tao offers a great (and cheap — only $24.07) three-course, prix fixe lunch special.
Pastis
9 Ninth Avenue (at Little West 12th Street) 212-929-4844
OK, so we’re cheating (on our NAMIC diet) as this isn’t exactly near the Hilton. But Pastis was a regular performer on Sex and the City, and its classic French bistro cuisine is a must for any NAMIC-er eager to check out New York’s trendy Meatpacking District before it gets Disneyfied into Times Square tourist oblivion.
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