Robert Townsend, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Warrington Hudlin, Anchor Impressive Roster Of Corporate Executives Scheduled For Provocative Conference Program
May 6, 2005 (Press Release) --
Celebrating its 25th anniversary of cultivating leaders within the Communications industry, the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) announced today the conference program for the 1st Annual NAMIC Creative Summit East Coast. Scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2005 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, the NAMIC Creative Summit is an entertainment industry conference focused on the creative aspects of television and film staged in an intimate, grassroots forum highlighted by provocative panel discussions, a special luncheon showcasing actor-writer-producer Ruben Santiago-Hudson (HBO's "Lackawanna Blues"), a Career Expo and a cocktail reception.
The conference will commence at 9:00 a.m. with a general session featuring executives from multi-ethnic networks including actor-filmmaker Robert Townsend, president and CEO, Black Family Channel Productions, Peilin Chou, senior vice president, programming, AZN Television and Susan Banks, senior vice president, marketing and creative services, TV One. Michael Smith, senior vice president, on-air strategy and creative services, Food Network will moderate the discussion covering program strategies, unique audience relevance, and multicultural marketing and business goals.
Santiago-Hudson is the featured speaker for the conference luncheon and "Telling Our Story: Remaining Authentic in an Industry of Formulas" is the theme for his up-close-and-personal dialogue with veteran producer Warrington Hudlin, founder of the Black Filmmaker Foundation.
In what may be the conference's most unique session, corporate executives share their experiences with regard to leaving senior positions and launching new careers. Moderated by Kiko Washington, senior vice president, worldwide human resources, Warner. Bros., participating panelists for the session entitled "The Need to be a Chameleon" include Kery Davis, senior vice president, programming, HBO Sports, Jacqueline Hernandez Fallous, publisher of People en Español, Brigitte McCray, senior vice president, programming & scheduling, Oxygen Media, Inc. and Debra Langford, director of strategic sourcing, Time Warner.
Bringing network diversity into focus, Jenny Alonzo, senior vice president, production promotion, planning & multicultural strategies, Lifetime Entertainment Services will moderate "Networks Showcase," a panel comprised of diversity executives Marc Hirschfeld, executive vice president, casting, NBC Universal, Carmen Jean Smith, vice president, talent development programs, ABC and Josie Thomas, senior vice president, diversity, CBS.
Title sponsor Creative Summit is VH1. The cocktail reception is sponsored by The New York Times. Other companies and organizations participating include ESPN, Comedy Central, HBO, Nickelodeon, NY International Latino Film Festival, MIP TV/MIP COM, Film Life, Oxygen Media, Spike TV, MTV Networks, Court TV, A&E, Turner Broadcasting and Showtime Networks.
For more information about NAMIC or to register for the 1st Annual NAMIC Creative Summit - East Coast log onto www.namic.com or call 212-594-5985.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary of cultivating leaders within the Communications industry, the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) announced today the conference program for the 1st Annual NAMIC Creative Summit East Coast. Scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2005 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, the NAMIC Creative Summit is an entertainment industry conference focused on the creative aspects of television and film staged in an intimate, grassroots forum highlighted by provocative panel discussions, a special luncheon showcasing actor-writer-producer Ruben Santiago-Hudson (HBO's "Lackawanna Blues"), a Career Expo and a cocktail reception.
The conference will commence at 9:00 a.m. with a general session featuring executives from multi-ethnic networks including actor-filmmaker Robert Townsend, president and CEO, Black Family Channel Productions, Peilin Chou, senior vice president, programming, AZN Television and Susan Banks, senior vice president, marketing and creative services, TV One. Michael Smith, senior vice president, on-air strategy and creative services, Food Network will moderate the discussion covering program strategies, unique audience relevance, and multicultural marketing and business goals.
Santiago-Hudson is the featured speaker for the conference luncheon and "Telling Our Story: Remaining Authentic in an Industry of Formulas" is the theme for his up-close-and-personal dialogue with veteran producer Warrington Hudlin, founder of the Black Filmmaker Foundation.
In what may be the conference's most unique session, corporate executives share their experiences with regard to leaving senior positions and launching new careers. Moderated by Kiko Washington, senior vice president, worldwide human resources, Warner. Bros., participating panelists for the session entitled "The Need to be a Chameleon" include Kery Davis, senior vice president, programming, HBO Sports, Jacqueline Hernandez Fallous, publisher of People en Español, Brigitte McCray, senior vice president, programming & scheduling, Oxygen Media, Inc. and Debra Langford, director of strategic sourcing, Time Warner.
Bringing network diversity into focus, Jenny Alonzo, senior vice president, production promotion, planning & multicultural strategies, Lifetime Entertainment Services will moderate "Networks Showcase," a panel comprised of diversity executives Marc Hirschfeld, executive vice president, casting, NBC Universal, Carmen Jean Smith, vice president, talent development programs, ABC and Josie Thomas, senior vice president, diversity, CBS.
Title sponsor Creative Summit is VH1. The cocktail reception is sponsored by The New York Times. Other companies and organizations participating include ESPN, Comedy Central, HBO, Nickelodeon, NY International Latino Film Festival, MIP TV/MIP COM, Film Life, Oxygen Media, Spike TV, MTV Networks, Court TV, A&E, Turner Broadcasting and Showtime Networks.
For more information about NAMIC or to register for the 1st Annual NAMIC Creative Summit - East Coast log onto www.namic.com or call 212-594-5985.
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