Arlene Manos

Manos recently recorded the highest ad sales result for each of the AMC networks, including a 52 percent year-over-year increase in digital ad sales across all brands. In addition to coaxing advertisers through the transition of the Sundance Channel to SundanceTV, Manos also leveraged buzz-worthy programming including “The Red Road” and “Top of the Lake.” She says the key to balancing a personal and professional life is “having good help and support in both areas.”

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

Continue to encourage diversity at every level.

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

Strong premiere of “The Walking Dead.”

 How do you define a successful career?

Achievement of whatever the goals are in your particular area, without causing unnecessary harm to others.

 Best trick for maintaining the person-professional life balance?

Have good help and support in both areas.

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

With my family.