Cathy Applefeld Olson

Cathy Applefeld Olson

Cathy Applefeld Olson is a seasoned entertainment, media and culture journalist, and producer of video content and events. Through her continuing coverage in publications including Forbes, Billboard, XLive, Cynopsis, Broadcasting+Cable and Multichannel News, Cathy reports on evolving industry trends and personalities in business, branding, talent and technology. A passionate believer in the power of culture influencers to elevate well-being, Cathy recently launched the Forbes column Hollywood & Mind, which features interviews with entertainers, sports figures, executives and others who are boosting the conversation around mental health. She also works with music and wellness community Myndstream, for which she writes the monthly State of Mynd blog.

Latest articles by Cathy Applefeld Olson

Janice Arouh

B+C Hall of Fame 2024: Janice Arouh

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President, Network Distribution, Allen Media Group

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Adriana Waterston

Wonder Women of New York 2024: Adriana Waterston

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Executive VP, Insights & Strategy, Horowitz Research division, MARC Research

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Gina Reduto

Wonder Women of New York 2024: Gina Reduto

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Executive VP, Strategy, Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal

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Soledad O'Brien

B+C Hall of Fame 2023: Soledad O’Brien

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CEO, SO’B Productions and Host/Producer, ‘Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien’

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Marnie Black

Wonder Women of New York 2023: Marnie Black

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Executive VP, Public Relations, AMC Networks

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Michelle Strong

Wonder Women of New York 2023: Michelle Strong

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Senior VP of Distribution, A+E Networks

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Sonia Coleman

Wonder Women of New York 2023: Sonia Coleman

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Senior VP, Human Resources, Disney General Entertainment Content and ESPN/The Walt Disney Co.

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Ayo Davis

Wonder Women of Los Angeles 2022: Ayo Davis

By Cathy Applefeld Olson published

President, Disney Branded Television

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Julie Rapaport

Wonder Women of Los Angeles 2022: Julie Rapaport

By Cathy Applefeld Olson published

Head of Movies, Amazon Studios

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Steve Miron

B+C Hall of Fame 2022: Steve Miron

By Cathy Applefeld Olson published

CEO, Advance/Newhouse Partnership

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Nomi Bergman

B+C Hall of Fame 2022: Nomi Bergman

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President, Advance/Newhouse Investment Partnership

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Pearlena Igbokwe

B+C Hall of Fame 2022: Pearlena Igbokwe

By Cathy Applefeld Olson published

Chairman, Universal Studio Group

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Kim Kelleher

Wonder Women of New York 2022: Kim Kelleher

By Cathy Applefeld Olson published

President, Commercial Revenue & Partnerships, AMC Networks

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Laura Molen

Wonder Women of New York 2022: Laura Molen

By Cathy Applefeld Olson published

President, Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal

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