Caryn Sullivan, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Disney & ESPN Media Networks

Caryn Sullivan works for Disney and ESPN Media Networks representing the Northeast New England Field Sales region. In this role, she serves as a field contact for cable affiliates in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire developing business and promotional opportunities for her affiliates as well as the Disney and ESPN portfolio of services. Ms. Sullivan started at Disney and ESPN Media Networks in 2006 as an Affiliate Marketing Account Manager where she was responsible for managing and executing promotional campaigns in the field as well as managing corporate MSO marketing efforts. Her actual entrance into the cable industry began in 2002 as she spent a year coordinating community relations efforts for CSPAN.

Prior to Disney and ESPN Media Networks, Ms. Sullivan’s resume spans over 10-years of marketing, promotional and sales experience in the event-based Arena world. In various roles she was responsible for promotions and marketing at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE,) sales and sponsorship for Arena at Harbor Yard ( Conn.) and marketing and public relations for Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx/Target Center Arena ( Minn.)

Outside of her professional roles, Ms. Sullivan has always been active in the local community. The first five years of her career were spent in Minnesota where she was an active volunteer for Junior Achievement. In addition, she served as an Arena Educator speaking to High School and University student’s about careers in sports and entertainment. Now living on the east coast, Ms. Sullivan is a board member of the GIT Foundation (Get in Touch Foundation to Educate Young Women about Breast Cancer Awareness) and most recently active in Women in Cable Telecommunications New England board as a Student Outreach Director.

Ms. Sullivan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami (OH) University. She lives in Milford, Connecticut with her husband, Kevin, and enjoys exercising and dining out in her spare time.