Cablefax: The Magazine asked several of its 2025 Most Powerful Women how they’re preparing their teams for what’s next amid the industry’s rapid transformation. Here’s what they had to say. 

Maria BrennanMaria E. Brennan
President & CEO
The WICT Network

Become an AI expert. As professionals, we must embrace AI, no matter our age or work experience. I think of it as the biggest invention since the wheel or the light bulb—because it is. It’s here to stay. Take part in an AI certification program. Become the most proficient user in your department. Remember, there’s so much more available to you than just Copilot and ChatGPT. Think of it as additive to your work and life. AI and its varying platforms are a necessary part of everyone’s professional toolbox.

Kristin DolanKristin Dolan
CEO
AMC Networks

There is so much more data today than ever before and we are using much of it to run this business efficiently and effectively. This trend will certainly continue, with a strong focus on our organizational structure and culture to fully embrace the opportunities we see ahead.

Melanie Hannasch
COO
Vyve Broadband

By focusing on adaptability and human-centered leadership. The pace of change is only accelerating, so I want teams who can pivot, learn and lead through uncertainty. We’re investing in cross-functional collaboration and empowering local decision-making because resilience comes from trust, not control. The future of broadband will belong to organizations that put people first, internally and externally.

Melody HildebrandtMelody Hildebrandt
CTO
Fox Corporation

The most important principle is to always be building something yourself. You can read and study about the impact of emerging technologies, but nothing substitutes for hands-on experience with the tools to really build your own intuitions for the art of the possible.

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