FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2025
CONTACT:
Amanda Sawney
asawney@wict.org
The WICT Network Announces Annual 2025 Touchstone Partners
Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery Serve as Strategic Touchstone Partners
Washington, DC – The WICT Network today proudly announced its annual 2025 Touchstone Partners.
The WICT Network’s Strategic Touchstone Partners, a select group of leading organizations, demonstrate their year-round commitment by supporting our gender diversity initiatives, including professional development programs, original research and advocacy efforts. This year’s top-tier partners include Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Catalyst Touchstone Partners serve as key champions of The WICT Network’s mission to create women leaders who transform the industry. These distinguished companies include Cisco, Cox Communications, GFiber and Optimum.
The WICT Network’s efforts are also made possible through the support of its Inspire Touchstone Partners, including A+E Networks, AMC Networks, Astound Broadband, AWS, Paramount and TV One.
As the organization continues to grow globally, several international companies, including Liberty Global, support The WICT Network’s international expansion and chapter initiatives. Additionally, The WICT Network is grateful to its Industry Partner, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, for its steadfast commitment to advancing women in the workplace.
“We are deeply grateful to our Touchstone Partners, whose support fuels every aspect of our mission,” said Maria E. Brennan, CAE, President & CEO of The WICT Network. “Their continued commitment to gender equity and inclusive leadership helps shape a more balanced and representative industry. Together, we’re cultivating environments where all voices can contribute and thrive.”
Cindy Key, SVP, Strategy & Business Development, added, “Thanks to the investment and engagement of our partners, we’re able to deliver high-impact programming and leadership opportunities for women across all career stages. Their support not only accelerates individual growth, but also contributes to a stronger, more collaborative industry ecosystem.”
About The WICT Network – Advancing Women in Media, Entertainment & Technology
The WICT Network is a global organization dedicated to developing leaders who drive transformation across our industry. We achieve this through world-class professional development, original research and a dynamic B2B network that empowers our members. The WICT Network highlights the data that shows the strong business case for gender diversity, demonstrating how organizations with diverse workforces achieve higher profitability, greater employee engagement and faster rates of innovation and problem-solving. With nearly 10,000 members across 24 chapters worldwide, The WICT Network is the largest and longest-standing professional association dedicated to advancing and empowering the workforce. Charter Communications, Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery are The WICT Network’s Strategic Touchstone Partners. To learn more about the organization and our research, visit www.wict.org and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (@WICTHQ).
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The WICT Network thanks our Annual Touchstone Partners
Their ongoing investment in our programs, initiatives and mission makes a critical difference to women in media, entertainment and technology.
