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Good news! I will be teaching "TV Programming and Concepts" this summer at New York University Tisch School of the Arts starting in late May. The class will focus on the creation of program ideas and the development of treatment and presentations. We will also examine and discuss what it takes to put a network together, whether it is broadcast, basic cable, premium or OTT. And, we will have special screenings and great guest speakers. This NYU Tisch School of the Arts class is filling up fast, so be sure to sign up soon. Please reach out if you have any questions.

The New York University Tisch School of the Arts students were very lucky to have Kate Fisher, CBS's SVP of Communications and Talent Relations in charge of Specials, visit the class. Kate oversees the network's PR campaigns and talent initiatives for music specials and live events including the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Emmy Awards, the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League's Tony Awards and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Golden Globes. Kate’s honesty, kindness and integrity was evident as she provided thoughtful career advice as she shared her journey from her first job at PBS Boston to the Executive ranks in NYC. THANK YOU KATE!!!

NBCUniversal's VP of Executive Search Brent Sudduth returned to impart his wisdom to the New York University Tisch School of the Arts students. A top entertainment industry insider, Brent effortlessly commanded the room and provided masterful insights on how to start and navigate an entertainment career with his trademarks of honesty, wit, compassion and intelligence. For more than a decade, Brent has been a wonderful supporter of the class and the New York University community. THANK YOU BRENT!!!

Returning to his alma mater, Directors Guild of America Location Manager and 2nd AD Chris Britton shared the exciting and insider stories of his career with the New York University Tisch School of the Arts students. Working with top-tier talent at companies including Netflix, Prime Video & Amazon Studios, Universal Pictures and FX, Chris entertained all while showing great appreciation for the education he received at New York University. THANK YOU CHRIS!!!

It was a Masterclass for the New York University Tisch School of the Arts students as iconic entertainment Talent Manager, Producer and Hollywood Navigator Brian Medavoy "visited" the TV Nation class. Delivered with humor, honesty and passion, Brian shared personal anecdotes of his life and career (which includes stops at ICM Partners and Creative Artists Agency) with his signature kindness and spot-on intuition. A shout out to Lucy Stover for her help in coordinating this very special class. THANK YOU BRIAN!!!

The New York University Tisch School of the Arts students enjoyed a visit from Michael Messina, one of the principal partners at Blue Harbor Entertainment, a boutique film distribution and marketing firm. Mike's impressive background at companies such as Screen Media Ventures, LLC and Starz in executive roles included overseeing acquisitions, content development and streaming sales. Mike's honest and funny insights about his entrepreneurial approach to his entertainment career was appreciated by all. THANK YOU MIKE!!!

“Curious” was effortlessly answered by top content strategy and acquisitions exec Jaclyn Rann Cohen when asked to describe herself in one word when she visited the New York University Tisch School of the Arts students. Jaci shared stories from her hugely successful career, which was honed at companies including Paramount, where she oversaw teams that built evergreen brands including Nickelodeon's TV Land and Nick at Nite. Jaci’s optimistic “never stop learning” approach to expanding her knowledge in the entertainment biz is evident as ever as she is completing another advanced degree at Harvard University. THANK YOU JACI!!!

Noted writer/editor and podcast producer Mark Healy visited the NYU Tisch School of the Arts students to share his professional journey. A self-described "Editorial Hustler", Mark's signature wit inspired the next-gen of creators with his insider stories from working at companies including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and GQ Magazine in addition to creating the hit iHeartMedia series, #CityoftheRails. It was a entertaining and informative MasterClass for all. THANK YOU MARK!!!