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SUMMARY:NAMIC Zen Den (Meditation Room)
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URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/namic-zen-den-meditation-room-2/
LOCATION:Royale\, 6th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T080000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Connections (open to all conference attendees)
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URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/coffee-and-connections-open-to-all-conference-attendees/
LOCATION:5th Floor Foyer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T080000
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SUMMARY:Registration Open
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URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/registration-open-3/
LOCATION:6th Floor Registration Booth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
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SUMMARY:Unapologetically Breaking Barriers: A Journey to Leadership\, Inclusion\, and Success
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been underestimated? Passed over for a promotion? Pushed aside because you didn’t fit the mold? It’s time to break free. \nIn this powerful and inspiring workshop\, our speaker draws from real-world leadership journeys to explore what it truly means to lead with resilience. Together\, we’ll challenge outdated narratives\, dismantle systemic barriers\, and ignite a bold new path for advancement. Forget thinking outside the box — who decided there was a box in the first place? \nThis is your moment to spark ambition\, unleash your authentic power\, and create the inclusive future you deserve. Step into a leadership style that is fearless\, innovative\, and unapologetically you. Be bold. Be unstoppable. Break the box. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nDevelop a resilience-based leadership mindset\nIdentify and challenge systems of exclusion\nBuild ecosystems of support.\n\nRecommended Audience: Aspiring executives and inclusive leadership development.
URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/unapologetically-breaking-barriers-a-journey-to-leadership-inclusion-and-success/
LOCATION:Lyceum\, 5th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T190154
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Hidden Value in TV Scripts: Using NLP to Decode Content's Impact
DESCRIPTION:In an era where content is king and data is power\, media company leaders need tools that bridge creativity and analytics. This session explores how Natural Language Processing (NLP)—a subset of AI—can unlock powerful insights from television scripts\, transforming how networks and producers evaluate content\, predict audience reactions\, and drive programming strategy. \nAttendees will discover how NLP identifies linguistic patterns\, emotional tones\, and thematic signals that influence viewer engagement. With real-world applications and hands-on analysis\, this session empowers participants to turn script data into strategic assets—fueling smarter marketing\, stronger programming\, and more inclusive storytelling. \nThis session offers a data-driven approach to content strategy and valuation. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nLeverage NLP for inclusive content analysis\nIdentify engagement patterns across diverse narratives\nApply AI to enhance creative decision-making\n\nRecommended Audience: Content developers\, data analysts\, marketing strategists\, network executives\, and programming leads.
URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/unlocking-hidden-value-in-tv-scripts-using-nlp-to-decode-contents-impact/
LOCATION:Julliard\, 5th Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T101500
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SUMMARY:Networking Break
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URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/networking-break-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T111500
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SUMMARY:Purpose × Platform: Designing Campaigns That Resonate and Scale
DESCRIPTION:In a time of shifting priorities and evolving narratives\, one truth remains: authentic\, culture-centered connection drives real growth. Join a dynamic panel of marketing innovators\, creative change-makers\, and audience architects for a bold conversation on building purpose-driven campaigns that resonate. \nExplore fresh collaboration models\, real-world case studies\, and actionable tools that help brands break through the noise—by showing up meaningfully\, inclusively\, and in step with today’s consumers. This is more than a session; it’s a blueprint for the future of marketing. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nLeverage collaboration to deepen marketing impact\nAvoid performative approaches to cultural storytelling\nCreate purpose-driven strategies that foster long-term brand loyalty\n\nRecommended Audience: Chief marketing officers\, brand leads\, inclusion strategists\, creatives\, cultural consultants\, partnership teams
URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/purpose-x-platform-designing-campaigns-that-resonate-and-scale/
LOCATION:Julliard\, 5th Floor
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SUMMARY:You Don't Owe Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Step into a new era of leadership with Sean Ilenrey’s dynamic keynote\, “You Don’t Owe Happiness”—a powerful extension of his bestselling book. In this transformative session\, Sean challenges the outdated belief that leaders are responsible for employee happiness\, instead advocating for value-centric leadership rooted in purpose\, growth\, and mutual accountability. \nDrawing on more than a decade of leadership experience and the core principles of his book\, Sean dives into the six pillars of value-centric leadership: empowerment\, recognition\, communication\, growth\, sponsorship\, and security. Through personal stories and practical insights\, he illustrates how these elements—not performative positivity—build cultures where people feel valued and inspired to contribute their best. \nWhether you lead a team\, a department\, or an entire organization\, this keynote will reframe your approach to culture and engagement. It’s not about managing morale—it’s about creating meaning. Join the movement to redefine what success looks like in the workplace. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nRethink leadership around purpose\, not performativity\nDesign cultures that foster real engagement\nLead with authenticity and sustainable impact\n\nRecommended Audience: C-suite executives\, team leads\, inclusion champions\, emerging leaders
URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/you-dont-owe-happiness/
LOCATION:Lyceum\, 5th Floor
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SUMMARY:Annual Awards Luncheon\, Sponsored by Charter Communications
DESCRIPTION:Download Program Journal \n  \n\n2025 Mickey Leland Award Recipient\n\nTamron Hall\nTwo-time Emmy® Award-winning Journalist\, Television Talk Show Host\, and New York Times Best-selling Author\n\n2025 Luminaries\n\nJeff Meza\nEVP\, Head of Branded Entertainment & Integrated Marketing\, Urban One\nLaKendra Moxie\nVP\, Technical Operations and Service Delivery\, Cox Communications\nChima Ogbuokiri\nSVP\, Growth & Partner Marketing Strategy\, AMC Networks\nAnju Shunglu\nGroup VP\, Business Planning\, Customer Operations\, Charter Communications\n\n2025 Next Generation Leaders\n\nSamy Ben Aissa\nVP\, Mergers & Acquisitions\, Corporate Finance & Development\, Charter Communications\nAlex Gonzalez\nArea VP\, Field Operations\, Charter Communications\nLamarr Gordon\nVP\, Information Technology\, Charter Communications\nDonovan Reade\nVP\, Network Operations\, Charter Communications\n\n\nRyan Richards\nVP\, Audience and Content Development\, Spectrum News\nSara Salmabadi\nVP\, Commission Operations\, Charter Communications\nMiranda Thorpe\nVP\, Charlotte Office and Production Management\, ESPN\nFang Xu\nVP\, Talent Acquisition and Employee Experience\, A+E Global Media\n\n2025 Excellence in Mentorship Honorees\n\nPamala Steward\nDirector\, Distribution Operations\, A+E Global Media\nDouglas V. Holloway\nPresident\, Homewood Media and UKW Media\nMichelle Auguste\nVP\, Global Media Insights\, NBA
URL:https://conference.namic.com/event/annual-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Westside Ballroom\, 5th Floor
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