EVP, Strategic Insight and Research
MTV Networks

Giles leads strategic planning and research for MTV Networks. Her research has informed marketing strategies for hits like “Tosh.O,” a move toward greater HD penetration, TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland,” and Spike’s shift toward an older male demo. She’s proud of the role her research has played, but this little tidbit puts Tanya in perspective: “On a personal level, giving birth to my son in the back of a NYC taxi cab during a rainstorm remains a favorite proud moment. After that, I learned how to roll with the punches, no matter what.”

The Daily

Subscribe
Monday–June 22

ABC Fights Back Against the FCC

Disney and ABC have gone back and forth with the FCC since Chairman Brendan Carr assumed his seat in early 2025. Now, as the network finds itself embroiled in multiple battles with the agency, the House of Mouse is asking viewers to join its defense.

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

Jul 17
2026 Top Ops Awards Top Ops Awards Entry Deadline
Nov 3
2026 Most Powerful Women Awards2026 Most Powerful Women Awards
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB or hiring for one?
VIEW JOBS

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 us at marketing@cynopsis.com, for more information about posting a job on the website and our Jobs newsletter, sent twice weekly to 85,000 media professionals.