2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5 REPORT CONTENTS OUR MISSION 3 Gateway to the Stories of Cable 2014 THE PEOPLE 4 BARCO LIBRARY 12 The Cable Center Staff Stories Straight from the Source 2014 Board of Directors CX CENTRAL 14 2014 Honorary Board Shaping Cable’s Next Chapters Senior Fellows CABLE TODAY & TOMORROW 16 2015 THE PEOPLE 5 Behind the Headlines The Cable Center Staff 2015 Board of Directors 2014 CABLE CENTER DONORS 18 2015 Honorary Board 2015 CABLE CENTER DONORS 19 Senior Fellows THE FINANCIALS 20 LETTER FROM PRESIDENT & CEO 6 Statement of Financial Position CABLE HALL OF FAME 8 Statement of Activities Stories of Cable’s Best Endowment Summary Source of Funds 2014 CABLE HALL OF FAME 9 Use of Funds 2015 CABLE HALL OF FAME 10 THE COMMITTEES 25 CABLECENTER.ORG 11 2 MISSION THE CABLE CENTER IS THE NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ARM OF THE CABLE INDUSTRY, DEDICATED TO: + Preserving and celebrating cable’s enduring contributions to society + Building bridges between cable and higher education + Bringing together industry participants to share ways we can better serve our customers 3 PEOPLE THE CABLE CENTER STAFF AS OF 12/31/2014 SR. FELLOWS Joyce Alden-Schuyler Bethany Friday Cynthia Lang Dr. Charles Patti Robin Berhost Emily Gibson Steven Luiting Dr. Ron Rizzuto Karen Chipley Robert Hecht Jaime Reitz Diane Christman Jana Henthorn Lawrence Satkowiak Sarah Clausen Morgan Hernquist Toni Spinuzzi Laura Cymansky Matt Hollingsworth Karen Stone Taylor Egner Brian Kenny BOARD OF DIRECTORS HONORARY BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: DIRECTORS: Glenn A. Britt* Gerald “Jerry” Levin Jerald L. Kent, Bridget L. Baker Julian A. Brodsky Robert J. Lewis Chairman Nomi Bergman David Cohen John Malone Nick Davatzes, John Bickham Chuck Dolan Robert J. Miron Vice Chairman Matthew C. Blank Frank M. Drendel Trygve E. Myhren Alan Gerry Thomas F. Puckett David Van Valkenburg, Sean Bratches2014 Dr. Richard R. Green Leslie “Les” H. Read Secretary/Treasurer Ann Carlsen Paul Cronin John W. Goddard John V. Saeman Kenneth Lowe Brian Deevy Gustave M. Hauser Stanley M. Searle Larry Satkowiak Jeffrey S. DeMond John Hendricks Gail F. Sermersheim Peter Stern Michael T. Fries Leo J. Hindery, Jr. John J. Sie Michael Willner Robert Gessner Amos B. Hostetter, Jr. R. E. “Ted” Turner Marvin L. Jones Barbara York Peter Kalan Phil Lind Paul S. Maxwell * deceased 6/11/2014 Phil McKinney Kyle McSlarrow Dan Moloney Josh Sapan Robert Stanzione Italia Commisso Weinand David M. Zaslav 4 PEOPLE THE CABLE CENTER STAFF AS OF 12/31/2015 SR. FELLOWS Joyce Alden-Schuyler Jana Henthorn Lawrence Satkowiak Dr. Charles Patti Karen Chipley Morgan Hernquist Toni Spinuzzi Dr. Ron Rizzuto Diane Christman Matt Hollingsworth Nic van Dessel Sarah Clausen Brian Kenny Jessica Weimer Bethany Friday Cynthia Lang Luke Woodruff Emily Gibson Steven Luiting BOARD OF DIRECTORS HONORARY BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: DIRECTORS: Julian A. Brodsky Gerald “Jerry” Levin Jerald L. Kent, Bridget L. Baker David Cohen Robert J. Lewis Chairman Nomi Bergman Chuck Dolan John Malone Nick Davatzes, John Bickham Frank M. Drendel Robert J. Miron Vice Chairman Matthew C. Blank Alan Gerry Trygve E. Myhren John W. Goddard Thomas F. Puckett David Van Valkenburg, Sean Bratches Dr. Richard R. Green Leslie “Les” H. Read Secretary/Treasurer Ann Carlsen2015 Paul Cronin Gustave M. Hauser John V. Saeman Kenneth Lowe Brian Deevy John Hendricks Stanley M. Searle Larry Satkowiak Jeffrey S. DeMond Leo J. Hindery, Jr. Gail F. Sermersheim Peter Stern Michael T. Fries Amos B. Hostetter, Jr. John J. Sie Michael Willner Robert Gessner Marvin L. Jones R. E. “Ted” Turner Barbara York Peter Kalan Phil Lind Paul S. Maxwell Phil McKinney Kyle McSlarrow Dan Moloney Josh Sapan Robert Stanzione Italia Commisso Weinand David M. Zaslav Jeff Zucker 5 FROM PRESIDENT & CEO Dear Friends and Colleagues, Reflecting back on 2014 and 2015, I am amazed by the changes our industry has seen over the last several years. Cable has developed innovative products and services to help people stay connected whenever and wherever they happen to be, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate with each other at exceptionally rapid speeds. The cable industry has had a remarkable impact on the world in which we live. Here at The Cable Center, we have a lot to be proud of. The last two years have been extremely busy and productive. As the industry has evolved, so has The Center. HIGHLIGHTS: Inducting 12 new members into the Cable Hall of Fame “ THE CABLE Website redesign in 2014 INDUSTRY HAS HAD Capturing more than 40 oral histories Partnering with Discovery Communications to bring A REMARKABLE SAY YES TO THE PROM initiative to Denver in 2015, promoting confidence and a positive self-image for IMPACT ON THE deserving high school girls WORLD IN WHICH Publishing “The Cable Industry: A Short History Through Three Generations,” a book about the history and future WE LIVE.” of cable Celebrating our 30th birthday in 2015 6 As 2015 comes to a close, so does my chapter at The Cable Center, as I will be retiring after 12 years of service. Jana L. Henthorn, currently senior vice president of academic and industry outreach, will be taking the reins as president and CEO on January 1, 2016. I am very pleased that Jana will be at the helm of The Cable Center. She is well respected and admired within the industry as an outstanding leader and cable pioneer. I am confident that The Cable Center is in strong and capable hands and wish her all the best as she assumes her new responsibilities. “ THANK YOU TO Thank you to everyone who has made my time at The EVERYONE WHO HAS Center so memorable. I am grateful for the friendships and memories forged during my tenure. MADE MY TIME AT THE CENTER SO MEMORABLE.” Sincerely, Larry Satkowiak President and CEO The Cable Center 7 HALL OF FAME STORIES OF CABLE’S BEST In 2014, The Cable Center achieved an important fundraising Davatzes, president and CEO Emeritus of A&E Television milestone when the Cable Hall of Fame raised more than $1 Networks, received the 2014 award in recognition of million, totaling $1,013,900. In 2015, total proceeds increased his leadership and philanthropic activities. In 2015, to $1,185,700. The dinner is The Cable Center’s signature the Bresnan Award was presented to Decker Anstrom; fundraising event, an opportunity for veterans and newcomers former president and CEO of the National Cable alike to connect and honor the industry’s most influential Television Association, former president of Landmark individuals. Induction into the Cable Hall of Fame is one of Communications and chairman of The Weather Channel the industry’s highest honors. Companies. Anstrom’s award honored his long history of public service and contributions to the cable industry. Since its 1998 debut, the event has grown into an eagerly anticipated annual celebration. After years as a stand-alone party, the Cable Hall of Fame became part of the cable “ THE CABLE HALL OF FAME industry’s national trade show in 2010. In 2015, the Cable Show was rebranded to INTX: The Internet & Television Expo” IS ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S to reflect the industry’s evolution and position at the forefront of the digital media and entertainment economy. The Cable HIGHEST HONORS.” Hall of Fame has continued as an important feature of the busy, three-day show schedule. Recognition grows every year, Each Cable Hall of Fame is hosted by a master of ceremonies with press coverage before, during and after INTX, as well as from the media world. In 2014, honorees were introduced high visibility on social media. by Al Jazeera America news correspondent Libby Casey. C-SPAN senior executive producer and political editor Each year’s program begins with the presentation of the Steve Scully emceed the 2015 presentation. Bresnan Ethics in Business Award. This special award honors the memory of one of The Cable Center’s founders and The Cable Hall of Fame and other programs at The Cable chairmen, Bill Bresnan, who demonstrated the highest Center, are always generously supported by influential ethical standards in both his professional and personal life. companies from all segments of the industry through Created in 2011 in partnership with Mr. Bresnan’s family and sponsorships and table sales. Major 2014-2015 sponsors administered by The Cable Center, the award recognizes included ARRIS, Bright House Networks, Discovery leaders in the industry who best exemplify its namesake’s Communications, CommScope, Scripps Networks commitment to honesty and integrity in business. Nick Interactive, ESPN, Starz, Ericsson, Carlsen Resources and Rovi. 8 HALL OF FAME 2014 CABLE HALL 2014 CABLE HALL OF FAME OF FAME HONOREES: HONORARY COMMITTEE: Christiane Amanpour Glenn A. Britt Alex Best Chair Chairman and CEO Fred Dressler Time Warner Cable (retired) Jerald L. Kent Daniel L. Ritchie Michael T. Fries David R. Van Valkenburg International Chair President and CEO Liberty Global 2014 BRESNAN ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARD: Bridget Baker 20—Nick Davatzes Baker Media Inc. 2014 CABLE HALL OF FAME Paul Maxwell HONORARY COMMITTEE CONT: Media-Max Advisors Nomi Bergman President Robert Miron Bright House Networks Bresnan Award Selection Committee Chair Matthew Blank Chairman and CEO Chairman and CEO Bright House Networks Showtime Networks Inc. (retired) Ann Carlsen Tina Marie Pagano Founder and CEO ESPN Carlsen Resources, Inc. Les Read Executive Director Pat Esser Cable TV Pioneers President—14 Cox Communications, Inc. Robert Stanzione Chairman and CEO Andrew T. Heller ARRIS Former Vice Chairman Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. 9 HALL OF FAME 2015 CABLE HALL 2015 CABLE HALL OF FAME OF FAME HONOREES: HONORARY COMMITTEE: Chris Berman Michael Willner William H. Roedy Chair Steve Simmons President and CEO JC Sparkman Penthera Partners, Inc.