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FCC Meeting Caps an Eventful 2025
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Broadcasters Double Down on Reform Requests
Multiple times during Wednesday’s Hill hearing, FCC Chair Brendan Carr spoke about the need to empower local broadcasters. NAB heard the call and trumpeted it. Read More
Cantwell Says FCC ‘Not Focused Enough’ on Affordability
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Current Issue: December 2025
Cablefax Most Powerful Women
In this issue:
The Cablefax team is proud to present the 2025 Most Powerful Women Awards, celebrating the executives whose leadership, vision, and influence are shaping the future of media, broadband, and technology.
This signature program honors women who are setting new standards across the industry—driving innovation, elevating teams, fueling operational excellence, and advancing strategies that define the next era of connectivity and content.
Our honorees represent the full breadth of the ecosystem: leaders transforming technology and operations, pioneers reshaping content and distribution, champions of finance, legal, marketing, customer experience, and the rising stars who are already making a profound impact.
“As our industry continues to evolve at remarkable speed, the women recognized in this issue stand at the forefront of that transformation,” said Amy Maclean, Editorial Director of Cablefax. “Their leadership is bold, strategic, and deeply influential—driving progress not just within their organizations, but across the entire media and broadband landscape.”
We invite you to explore this year’s honorees and celebrate the accomplishments of these extraordinary women at www.cablefaxwomen.com.
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Amy Maclean, Editorial Director
amaclean@accessintel.com
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