McCoy led the charge in rebranding GMC as UP TV. And in the second half of 2014, she has 25 original and world premiere movies to promote, along with the net’s tent pole “America’s Christmas Channel” programming stunt. When it comes to better supporting women in the industry, she says it would be “wonderful to create more leadership training for mid- and lower-level positions than we currently have available.”

How can cable do better job at supporting the industry’s women? 

It would be wonderful to create more leadership training for mid- and lower-level positions than we currently have available.

What’s been the biggest story in cable this year? 

The shift in viewer habits and how to capitalize on them in a TV Everywhere world.

How do you define a successful career? 

One in which you can give your all, grow with your company and give back to those in the early stages of their careers.

Best trick for maintaining the personal-professional life balance?

Work for a company that is committed to work/life balance—like UP.

When not in the office, where are we most likely to find you?

Playing Legos with my 6-year-old son, Matthew. He’s building, I’m sorting.

The Daily

Subscribe

Fiber Frenzy

Some Omaha residents can now sign up for service from Google Fiber . The operator is starting in the Aksarben neighborhood, offering plans of 1 Gig, 2 Gig, 5 Gig or 8 Gig. On

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Apr 25
2024 Cablefax 100 Awards Magazine Release: April 25, 2024
Jun 13
2024 American Broadband Congress Conference Registration is Open!
Jun 26
2024 FAXIES Awards Nominations Are Open!
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB?
VIEW JOBS

Hiring? In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors, The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact Rob Hudgins, [email protected], for more information.