Eric Shanks

Title: President & Executive Producer, Fox Sports

Years in Cable: 22

Education: Indiana University

One Word that Best Describes Me: Curious

 

Shanks has deftly guided Fox Sports from the analog era to the digital era, all while building a national sports network into an economic and creative success. He’s scored big time by advocating for more integrated community outreach, which has resulted in an expanded Fox Sports Supports and Fox Sports University initiatives.

 

The biggest innovation in cable over the last year: Customer service

What does the future look like for skinny bundles and flexible packaging? More consumer choice

Virtual reality is: Finding its way

Last show I watched not on my network(s): “Baskets” on FX

My first job: Farming

Favorite charity event you work with: Boys & Girls Clubs

What excites you most about DOCSIS 3.1? DOCSIS 3.2

If this election year was a reality TV series, it would be called… It is a reality TV series.

What was the last costume that you wore and why? Ha. Honestly can’t remember, but I am sure it was fantastic.

What should cable do to improve its image? Innovative products and services rather than fights

Best way to spend a Saturday night: A big UFC PPV

Name of my favorite Spotify playlist: Bluegrass Brunch

New favorite binge: Snapchat Stories

My cable industry mentor and why: David Hill: Showman, Storyteller, Innovator—not just sports.

Hoverboard, driverless car or drone: Driverless car

I watch the majority of programming on this device: TV

Favorite Podcast: “This American Life”

My favorite newfound hobby: Street hockey with my kids

My personal theme song is: “Pink Houses”

The technology that will most benefit cable over the next year is: New measurement tools for viewership

My typical breakfast is: Egg whites

My Starbucks order: Medium black coffee with just enough ice to be able to drink it right away 

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