82 | THE LONG-TERM PLANNER
Why Him? As Cablevision continues to reinvent itself, Sweeney works to ensure that everything the MSO does now ties into its long-term strategic vision. His track record speaks for itself. As the former SVP of e-media, he helped develop the Optimum streaming video app that has more than 1 million downloads and features navigation that is so good, the company opted to deploy a similar style across its entire digital video product suite. One advantage: Sweeney has worked almost everywhere in the company with touchpoints in ad sales, affiliate sales, programming, information systems, technology architecture, engineering, financial management, etc. No wonder he’s the guy keeping the strategic trains running on time.
Apple or Samsung? Apple
Beatles or The Rolling Stones? Beatles
On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… coaching soccer.
This is the hobby I’ve been itching to try, but haven’t found time: Kite boarding
Appetizer or dessert? Dessert
Film fest or music festival? Music festival
The other subject I wish I’d picked for my college major: Philosophy
Favorite decade? ’80s
I watch the majority of programming on this device: Television
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
If I could tell my 21-year-old self something today, it would be… be patient.
Favorite vacation spot? Caribbean Islands ?
