Monday, September 17, 2007

Monday's General Session - Leadership 2.0: A New Paradigm

Progression is the name of the game and NAMIC is on point! In today’s Opening General Session titled Leadership 2.0 A New Paradigm, a progressive discussion on the changing pace and landscape of leadership in the communications industry took place. David Cohen, executive vice president, Comcast Corporation addressed the standing room only audience with opening remarks. Cohen also serves as Honorary Co-Chair for this year’s conference. Highlighted by a special presentation on the digital transition presented by Daniel Brenner, senior vice president, Law and Regulatory policy, NCTA; the session was moderated by Monica Bertran, host of Bloomberg Television’s “Market Movers.” Panelists included Bob DeBitetto, EVP & GM, A&E Television Networks; Peter Firestone, managing director, US, Media & Entertainment Consulting, Deloitte Consulting LLP; Scott Mills, president & COO, BET; Christina Norman, president, MTV; and Evan Shapiro, EVP & GM, The Independent Film Channel. The panel addressed the notion of leadership keeping pace with the velocity of change in the communications industry, while addressing competitive, political, community, and technological challenges facing the industry today. NAMIC is leading the pack into a diversified future… jump on board!

-NAMIC Maven

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