Communications Institute

The Association of Cable Communicators in cooperation with the Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications held the Cable Communications Institute in New York City at Syracuse University’s Lublin House on March 2-4, 2009. The Cable Communications Institute is a graduate level intense learning experience designed for mid to senior level communications executives who would like to move their knowledge and careers to the next stage.

The Institute featured 11 different speakers invited by the school of public communications to present on topics such as the evolving role of the corporate communications officer, change management, communications law, new media, and measuring the effect of communications efforts. Lively discussion and participation were characteristic of the sessions, with attendees frequently providing feedback and asking questions.

Keynote from 2009 ACC Communications Institute

During ACC’s Cable Communications Institute on March 3, 2009, Meredith Wagner, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, Lifetime Networks, discussed what to keep in mind when faced with a crisis communications situation. She explored how it can constantly evolve in the 24 hour/5 minute news cycle and other considerations, issues, and appropriate responses. Her address took place in Syracuse University’s (ACC’s academic partner) New York City facility Lubin House, where 18 ACC members participated in the 2.5 day program.
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Pictured above is the class of the 2009 ACC Communications Institute.

Front row (l-r):
Ardi Dwornik, Director of Communications at ESPN
Sara Brady, Vice President of Public Affairs for Bright House
Joy Sims, Director of Media Relations for NCTA
Robyn Watson, Director of Public Relations for Time Warner Cable
Maria Russell, Professor, Syracuse University

Second row (l-r)
Jim Maiella, ACC Board Member and Vice President of Media Relations, Cable & Communications for Cablevision
Jud Stewart, Vice President, Marketing & Programming for Armstrong
Amy Quinn, Director of Public Relations for Cox Communications
Robin Wolfgang, Vice President Public & Government Affairs for Time Warner Cable

Third row (l-r)
Amy Phillips, Director of Communications for ESPN
Phyllis Peters, Communications Director for Mediacom Communications
Julie Galeota, Director of Community Investment for Comcast
Jenn Toner, Public Relations Manager for Turner Broadcasting Systems
Tessie Topol, Director of Strategic Philanthropy & Community Affairs for Time Warner Cable

Fourth row (l-r)
Sarah Chaikin, Director of Media Relations for Consumer Services for Cablevision
Jim Hughes, Director of Public Relations for Comcast North Central Division
Gene Regan, Director of Corporate Communications at Suddenlink
Justin Venech, Director of Public Relations for Time Warner Cable
Pam Ford, Director of Communications for NCTA

Check back soon for information on the 2010 Communications Institute.