Hosts Celebration in New York City on Thursday, April 23, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2025
DENVER – The Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center will honor six trailblazers in the world of media and entertainment at the 29th annual Cable Hall of Fame celebration, a red-carpet event at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The 2026 honorees, selected for their leadership and impact in the connectivity, content, and media industry, are:
- Adaptive Spirit Organization and Event
- Lou Borrelli, CEO, NCTC
- Kristin Dolan, CEO, AMC Networks, Inc.
- Dave Fellows, Former CTO, Comcast; Past Chair of the Cable TV Pioneers
- Amy Maclean, Editorial Director, Cablefax/Access Intelligence
- Curtis Symonds, President, HBCU GO TV
Since 1998, 171 luminaries have been inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.
“With passion, integrity and commitment, our 2026 Cable Hall of Fame class members have dedicated their careers to help shape our industry,” said Michael Willner, chairman and CEO of Penthera Partners and chairman of Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center’s Board of Directors. “We look forward to recognizing their contributions at the Hall of Fame celebration.”
“We are pleased to welcome these six extraordinary honorees to the Cable Hall of Fame and are excited to celebrate their achievements, creativity and leadership in New York this April,” said Diane Christman, president and CEO, Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center.
For more information on the celebration and to secure sponsorships, visit www.cablehalloffame.com, or call 720-502-7513.
About Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center
Syndeo Institute at The Cable Center is a modern hub for leadership development, education, and collaboration. Here, leaders come together—in person, online, and within organizations—to exchange ideas and advance innovation. An educational nonprofit based in Denver, Colorado, Syndeo Institute is home to Intrapreneurship Academy, a series of intensive leadership and innovation courses for connectivity, media, entertainment, and technology industry standouts. Syndeo Institute celebrates the contributions of industry trailblazers through the Cable Hall of Fame and Barco Library––the world’s largest collection of industry archives, historical objects, and oral histories.
Visit syndeoinstitute.org for more information.
About The Cable Hall of Fame Celebration
The industry’s best networking event, the Cable Hall of Fame celebrates the most innovative and influential leaders in the connectivity, content, and entertainment business. Since 1998 the event has recognized the top leaders and innovators for exceptional dedication to the industry, and to its people. One of the industry’s most prestigious and exclusive honors, inductees are selected from a large group of nominees by a committee of peers and leaders. The official 2026 Cable Hall of Fame hashtag is #CableHOF2026.
For more information, visit www.cablehalloffame.com or call 720-502-7513
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