Petterson kicked off 2024 by moving from overseeing Fox Business Network to leading SVOD streamer Fox Nation. At FBN, she ushered in a total brand refresh and introduced an entirely new lineup that led to ratings accolades during business and post-market hours. Petterson is pushing Fox Nation into new realms that include a three-ep series with comedian Dennis Miller and new distribution on DISH and Sling TV.
What celebrity would you hire for your company and why? Mark Wahlberg. From the Funky Bunch to The Departed, Entourage to Hamburgers to Hallow—he’s authentic—a family man, businessman, husband, dad, entrepreneur, faithful. Stays true to who he is and is successful because of it.
Favorite way to de-stress? Throwing a baseball with my 9-year-old son. He’s got a wicked arm—so if I don’t pay attention, I’ll take a shot to the face. It’s hard to think of the stress of the day when you need to focus on keeping your teeth intact!
TV series everyone should binge: Shameless plug, but I really love the COPS reprisal on FOX Nation. I come from a family of law enforcement and I think it’s a valuable reminder of how much our men and women in blue sacrifice to keep the rest of us safe.
Book, movie or TV series that greatly influenced my leadership style: I love Dana Perino’s book, “Everything Will Be Okay.” Dana claims it’s a book for young girls – but after 27 years in this business, there was plenty of amazing nuggets of practical advice for a slightly more ‘seasoned’ person like me.
Fast food guilty pleasure? MacDonald’s combo meal #2 – two cheeseburgers/no onions! And yes to a side of fries.
Summer Olympics event you most want to see in person? Swimming—Katie Ledecky is the most decorated female winner of all time, and is the second all-time medal holder nest to Michael Phelps. I’m happy to make it across the pool without stopping.
