Chantilly, VA- Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT) today announced that it has reached an all-time high of 5,049 members surpassing the 5,000-member milestone for the first time in its history.  WICT’s previous membership record was 4,839 set in 2001.

“This growth in membership is a testament to the hard work of our volunteer chapter leaders, national boards and the WICT staff,” said Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, WICT President & CEO.  “WICT continues to work with the industry to develop women leaders and provide programming and advocacy initiatives that benefit our members and their companies.”

WICT Member Benefits
Membership in Women in Cable & Telecommunications is open to all cable professionals, male or female.  Members receive discounted registrations to WICT National programs as well as access to programming from local chapters.  WICT members receive two members-only publications, The Catalyst, a monthly digest of news and information guided by the WICT Touchstones of Leadership, and The WICT Wire, a bi-monthly newsletter providing leadership guidance from industry leaders and updates on WICT programs and events.  Recognition for industry accomplishments through WICT’s awards programs, discounts on trade publications and access to WICT’s online career center are also some of the benefits of membership.

About WICT
For over twenty-five years, Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT) has partnered with cable and telecommunications leaders to provide leadership programs and services, and create professional advancement opportunities for women. WICT is the oldest and largest professional association advocating for women in the cable and telecommunications industry, with 21 local chapters and satellites serving 5,000 members across the country. WICT develops women leaders who transform our industry through highly regarded professional events, educational programming and networking opportunities. Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Turner Broadcasting System, MTV Networks and Charter Communications, members of the 2005 WICT Leadership Circle, provide the highest level of financial support for WICT programs, services and advocacy. For more information, visit www.wict.org.