In this issue: 

Webinar Opportunity: One Year Later…How Brands Really Pulled Up For Change
  • Speakers will discuss how companies fared in the race toward racial reconciliation, equity and inclusion
  • Program will take place Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern)
  • This session is open to all members and will be recorded for later viewing

2021 WICT Leadership Conference Now Available On Demand 
  • There's still time to access the highly rated content and premier speakers we engaged
  • Register today to watch the program at your own pace through December 31, 2021

Congratulate our 2021 Rising Leaders
  • The WICT Network congratulates the graduates of its 2021 Rising Leaders Program 
  • A record number of 190 women in media, entertainment and technology completed the program this year

Announcing the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute Classes 44 and 45
  • The WICT Network announces the members of its two most recent BMLI classes 
  • Yearlong program began in October 2021

Chapter Leaders Reflect on Mentors & Colleagues Who Inspire Them
  • Learn what three leaders are most grateful for and their thoughts on their mentors and up-and-coming leaders

Sponsor Spotlight: CommScope, Exclusive Sponsor of the Pulse
  • Creating Lasting Connections Through Diversity and Inclusion Partnerships
  • The company shares the success of its Diversity & Inclusion Business Network 
  • Future plans call for a focus on developing new approaches to recruit diverse talent

@WICTHQ on Social Media
  • Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest WICT news, and learn more about the business case for gender diversity, equity and inclusion
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Webinar Opportunity - Open to All Members

One Year Later…How Brands Really Pulled Up For Change

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Eastern)
  
 
One Year Later…How Brands Really Pulled Up For Change will feature Lori J. Hall, Co-Founder & Head of Creative, Pop’N Creative, and Jessica D. Lane Alexander, Co-Founder & Head of Digital Content & Marketing, Pop’N Creative, as they discuss brands that took a strong stance against racism and inequity. Throughout the webinar, they will discuss if the brands "walked the walk" long after the news coverage and protests died down. You might be shocked at how many companies created real change and measurable progress. This is a webinar you don't want to miss.
 
Here are a few takeaways attendees can expect to learn from the webinar, related to ensuring their commitment to diversity is authentic:

  • Be accountable (internally and externally, if possible).
  • Measure progress (create a roadmap for progress and goals along the way that can be measured).
  • Do regular check-ins and updates (let people know your progress, whether internally, externally or both).
  • Be transparent (e.g. if it's not going as planned, be honest and create a new plan to get back on track).
  • Stay committed (long after the protests/complaints are over).
Meet the speakers from Pop’N Creative
Jessica D. Lane Alexander
Co-Founder & Head of Digital Content + Marketing
Lori Hall
Co-Founder & Head of Creative
Experience the 2021 WICT Leadership Conference

All sessions now available on demand

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The virtual WICT Leadership Conference may be over, but you can still access ALL of its stellar lineup. Learn from dozens of leading experts, key industry executives, premier academics, authors and thought leaders who came together for the historic virtual event. This year’s program featured more than 20 hours of interactive and transformational learning opportunities to take your career to the next level. Best of all, the entire program was recorded to ensure you can experience every single moment through on demand playback.
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Take a glance at the agenda for an inside look at the tremendous leadership and professional development opportunities available to you online.
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Congratulations to our 2021 Rising Leaders!
Pictured above, members of the November 2021 RLP cohort at their program in Florida
The WICT Network congratulates the graduates of its 2021 Rising Leaders Program (RLP). We are thrilled to graduate a record number of 190 women in media, entertainment and technology who have been designated as emerging leaders within their companies.

Recognized by the industry as an exceptional and uniquely targeted leadership development program, RLP provides the next generation of leaders with essential tools to enhance their skills and strengthen their companies as workplaces continue to evolve. Participants engage in leadership analysis, high-performing team applications and tactical personal leadership skill development. Since its launch in 2006, more than 2,000 women have graduated.
The following companies were each represented in the 2021 Rising Leaders Program:

  • A+E Networks
  • AMC Networks
  • Armstrong
  • Arts Consulting Group
  • Charter Communications (including Spectrum Reach)
  • Comcast (including Comcast NBCUniversal, Effectv & Xfinity Mobile)
  • Cox Communications (including Cox Media)
  • Crown Media Family Networks
  • Disney & ESPN Media Networks
  • GCI
  • iconectiv
  • INSP
  • NBCUniversal
  • Showtime Networks
  • Sparklight
  • UPtv
  • ViacomCBS (Including CBS News, Nickelodeon & Paramount Pictures)
  • WarnerMedia (Including CNN, HBO & Turner Broadcasting)
 
Visit our website for a complete list of participants, their biographies, and more information about the program, and join us in congratulating The WICT Network’s 2021 RLP graduates!
The WICT Network is pleased to announce the members of Classes 44 and 45 of the 2021-2022 Betsy Magness Leadership Institute (BMLI).  

BMLI is recognized by the industry as the premier leadership development program for executive women in media, entertainment and technology. Since its launch in 1994, more than 1,000 women have graduated from the program.

The WICT Network proudly recognizes Charter Communications as the Premier Sponsor and Comcast NBCUniversal as the Supporting Sponsor of the upcoming classes.

"The WICT Network is honored to welcome the incoming BMLI classes as they embark on their year-long leadership journey,” said Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO. “The collective contributions made by our graduates are immeasurable and serve as a testament to the impact of the BMLI program. We applaud their commitment to lifelong learning and are certain our newest classes will graduate armed with the skills needed to lead the workplace of the future.”

Additional details about BMLI and Classes 44 and 45 can be found here.
Chapter Leaders Reflect on Mentors & Colleagues Who Inspire Them

The holiday season is a time of reflection for many of us. It’s not uncommon for leaders to look back on their accomplishments, goals and challenges as the year comes to an end. The WICT Network asked three leaders what they were grateful for, and below these industry professionals share their thoughts regarding their mentors, up-and-coming leaders, skills they’ve taught their peers, and more.
Toria Lee, Regional Operations Center Supervisor for Charter Communications
Dana Harper, Business Information Systems Supervisor for Comcast Cable
Jamie Dinwiddie, Leadership Facilitator for Charter Communications
To read the full article, click here.
Sponsor Spotlight: CommScope, Exclusive Sponsor of the Pulse
Creating Lasting Connections Through Diversity and Inclusion Partnerships
By Leslie Miles, Vice President of Technical Services and Strategy at CommScope and member, The WICT Network Board of Directors
Nearly 18 months after launching our Diversity & Inclusion Business Network (DIBN), CommScope continues to turn our core value of Win as One Team into reality. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental elements of how we build a culture that values the unique experiences and ​perspectives of all our employees.

Even though the program launched during a global pandemic, we’ve seen positive outcomes. Since DIBN’s launch, more than 1,750 CommScope employees have joined from all over the world. The initiative is governed through a global leadership council of 22 leaders and more than 85 site-level ambassadors responsible for member engagement at the local level. We also have a sub-group, called RISE, that focuses on empowering and uniting our early career professionals throughout CommScope. They aim to provide a platform for collaboration, connection, and development.

To read the full article, click here.
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