Joan Gillman
Title: EVP and President, Media Sales, Time Warner Cable
Age: Well within 18-49 demo
Education: BA, Holy Cross; MA, George Washington U
Social Media Quotient: 6

Why Her? Gillman leads Time Warner Cable’s advanced advertising strategy, which this year tested "Promotions on Demand," a VOD feature that lets viewers request additional info, coupons, etc… via remote. But Gillman’s influence goes beyond the MSO, as she played a significant role in the founding of Canoe. Gillman raised her profile even more by co-chairing CTAM Summit this year.

Year Ahead:

Advanced advertising isn’t happening overnight.

Favorite Restaurant: Anything Mexican.

Favorite Drink: Iced tea

When I Need to Recharge, I…: Play with my kids or relax with friends.

Last Book Read: The Last Lion

Favorite iPhone/Blackberry App: Photos

Trait I Admire Most in People: Curiosity

Three Things I’d Take to a Desert Island: A knife, an anthology of Shakespeare and a solar powered iPod.

I Wish My Kids Would: Sleep through the night.

Favorite TV Show: Burn Notice

Favorite Part of My Job: The people.

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