Navigating Change: Ensuring Cable Relevance in the Caribbean
Cable Operator Panel moderated by Dianne Bissoon

Confirmed Operators: Liberty Latin America; Air Link Communications/Trinidad and Tobago; TelEm Group – St Maarten Cable TV; The Cable, St. Kitts; Cable Bahamas; Ideal TV; Green Dot/Trinidad and Tobago & Grenada; NAICOM; Mars Cable Vision/Jamaica; Eutel N.V./Sint Eustatius; Logic Communications (One Bermuda & Logic Cayman); and Viya/Virgin Islands

The Road Ahead: Sobering Conversations on the Role of Cable in the Caribbean - Tripp Hornick, Managing Member, Quince Street Productions, LLC

Tripp will share his insights on the trends in the marketplace, including the tailwinds and headwinds we are currently facing and will face in the future.

Tripp Hornick, Managing Member, Quince Street
Productions, LLC
Tripp is an experienced “triple-threat”: an accomplished producer, operations leader, and strategist. Specializing in balancing creative vision with business needs, he leads implementation to drive value. A cross-functional executive with deep expertise in corporate development, technology implementation, and FP&A, Tripp breaks down silos to create a culture of sustainable continuous improvement. He has served as COO of multiple companies in the media, manufacturing, and fintech verticals with global operations ranging from pre-revenue to more than $250mm at retail value. A speaker at US Department of Commerce SelectUSA Investment Summits, he has advised Commerce and briefed the United States Trade Representative with his practical knowledge of trade policy, grant/incentive application preparation, and corporate compliance. A multichannel on-air Contributor for entertainment and media, Tripp’s most recent films debuted in US IMAX and Fathom Events theaters Fall 2023. His next theatrical projects are planned to open Off Broadway and on the West End in the 2025/26 season.

New habits, new challenges: how to connect with multitask consumers - Marcela Doria, GVP Data & Insights Latam, Warner Bros. Discovery

Marcela Doria is GVP of Data & Insight for Warner Bros Discovery Latin America/US Hispanic. She oversees a centralized, cross-platform data and insight group that provides support to content, revenue, marketing, and business strategy across the company’s regional portfolio, including the basic Networks, premium HBO and streaming, including Max Latin America.

Prior to joining Warner Bros Media in 2018, Doria ran research for Twitter Latin America. In that role, she was responsible for the strategic deployment of Twitter insights to support the company’s revenue and media partnerships. Doria worked with advertisers to create targeted communication plans and actionable insights based on analysis of consumer behaviour on the Twitter platform.

Doria frequently serves as guest speaker and writer on the topic of consumer behaviour in the digital world, including multiple by-lines in Meio & Mensagem, Brazil’s leading industry trade. Prior to joining Twitter, Marcela held senior business and research positions at ESPN Brazil, Discovery Communications Brazil and Discovery Communications LatAm / U.S. Hispanic.

CLEO Speaks: Women in Content Panel
Moderated by award-winning journalist Paris Alston this panel includes producer and director Tia Smith and actress Pauline Dyer

This conversation will provide various perspectives on industry trends and will highlight women's contributions to content creation, addressing the challenges they face, their achievements, and their progress in the field.

Paris Alston is a Boston-based multimedia journalist. She is the host of the soon-to-be reimagined Basic Black at GBH, where she was previously co-host of NPR & GBH's Morning Edition and The Wake Up podcast at GBH News. She is also the creator of the original, community-based reporting series "A Walk Down the Block," which hits the pavement in diverse neighborhoods to get the word on the street from people who call them home.

Paris has done live coverage of the unveiling of the Embrace monument to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and the 2023 national NAACP convention, where she interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris. Paris previously was a host of the NPR podcast Consider This, produced in conjunction with GBH and WBUR. She was also the host of GBH’s digital series Keep it Social about social media trends targeted at millennial and Gen-Z audiences. Prior to that, she worked as a producer for WBUR's daily news magazine, Radio Boston, and as a digital production assistant at GBH News.

Paris broke into journalism as an intern on UNC-TV's Black Issues Forum and in the newsroom at NBC10-Philadelphia. Her storytelling interests surround identity, community and culture, and she has covered stories abroad in Southeast Asia, Morocco, Panama and Brazil. A North Carolina native, Paris graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied media and journalism and global studies. She earned a Social Impact M.B.A. from Boston University in May 2024, and she is a member of the Boston and National Associations of Black Journalists.

Pauline Dyer is a multi-faceted talent, captivating audiences as an actress and delivering creative solutions as a consultant and brand ambassador. Her vibrant personality, acting expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit drive her success in the entertainment industry.

With a proven ability to captivate audiences through her on-screen performances, Pauline has expanded her reach by cultivating a strong social media presence. She skillfully utilizes platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram to connect with a broader audience, sharing engaging content and partnering with brands for sponsored posts.

Pauline's passion for her craft extends beyond performing. She generously shares her knowledge and experience through teaching and coaching, offering workshops, private coaching, and online courses on various aspects of acting resulting in more than 10 professionals landing acting roles.

Adept at expressing herself through writing, Pauline further explores her creative side through freelance writing. A true multi-hyphenate, Pauline seamlessly transitions between captivating audiences on screen and crafting narratives that resonate deeply, showcasing her exceptional talent as both an actress and a writer.

Recognizing the power of collaboration, Pauline also partners with brands as a brand ambassador and engages in affiliate marketing, promoting products and services that resonate with her image and values.

Pauline Dyer's multifaceted approach exemplifies her adaptability and entrepreneurial drive. She successfully navigates the evolving entertainment landscape, leveraging her talents and passions to forge a unique and fulfilling career path.

Award-winning executive producer, director and consultant, Tia A. Smith is one of the most sought- after creatives in the industry, continually developing culturally shifting projects that leave lasting imprints. Known for spearheading and identifying commercially marketable projects, Smith is a rare creative whose work spans digital, independent, corporate, scripted/unscripted television, film, development/current production, and live events. Recently, she received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award & Medal from President Joe Biden for her service, creativity, and innovation. Smith was given the Trail Blazer Award from the African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC), and a Proclamation from the City of New York and a “Day of Recognition” honoring her artistic contributions. Ms. Smith is a National Member-At-Large within the Producers Guild of America, and was selected to represent the guild as a speaker at the United Nations’ “Commission on the Status of Women: The Role of the Producer” Summit. As a leading value agent, she has produced over 4500+ hours of television and film including 15 movies, 2 documentaries, 4 major awards shows, 5 national commercial campaigns, serves as a judge for the Emmy’s, New York Film Festivals, NAACP Image Awards; and sits on the national board of directors for the Gospel Music Association, The Black Country Music Association, The Recording Academy (Vice President-DC Chapter), and The Television Academy, respectively. Smith is the owner of talentedSOL Productions & HeirBloom Entertainment which specializes in developing, consulting, and producing compelling, cultural content to studios, streaming services, and networks domestically and internationally.