Linda McMahon in Wikipedia.org political website
On Corporations:
CEO of wrestling business, a "testosterone-charged industry"
Linda co-founded Titan Sports, Inc., [a business promoting WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment], in 1980. Linda became President and CEO of the company in 1993. The company's explosive growth and transformation of the wrestling industry has caused some
observers to label her & husband Vince "business geniuses".One of Linda's major interests in WWE was product merchandising. She negotiated many of the company's business deals with vendors, establishing the company's first line of action figures,
Wrestling Superstars, in 1984. It was a first in the wrestling industry and helped expand the company's popularity to children.
When asked what it was like being CEO in a "testosterone-charged industry", McMahon replied, "It's lots of fun.
I'm an only child, so I grew up as my father's son and mother's daughter. I was quite a jock. I really have a very good understanding of the male psyche--I'm very comfortable in a guy environment. It's still a testosterone business, and I like it."
Source: Wikipedia article, "Linda McMahon"
Aug 12, 2010
On Education:
2009: Member of Connecticut Board of Education
McMahon was appointed to the State Board of Education by Governor Jodi Rell, in January 2009. Linda went through a confirmation process in the Connecticut State Assembly, where she was questioned on her record as CEO of WWE.
During her confirmation hearing, she said that education was always a passion of hers, and argued that she started many youth-oriented programs as CEO of WWE, including the GET R.E.A.L Program and Smackdown! Your Vote. McMahon told the
Assembly that her original career goal was to become a teacher.The State Senate approved her nomination by a vote of 34-1 and the House by 96-45, with some opponents expressing concerns that the nature of her
WWE activities would send the wrong message.
On April 1, 2010, McMahon resigned from the State Board of Education, as state law did not allow board members to solicit campaign contributions.
Source: Wikipedia article, "Linda McMahon"
Aug 12, 2010
On Education:
2000: GET REAL program: promoted reading among children
Linda launched World Wrestling Entertainment's GET REAL program to deliver positive messages about education to young adults. The program encourages literacy through Public Service Announcements, posters, and bookmarks featuring wrestling superstars.
In 2000, the American Library Association reported that the "Know Your Role" poster was its highest-selling poster. Since 2006, thousands of posters featuring WWE superstars have been distributed to libraries and reading facilities each year.
Source: Wikipedia article, "Linda McMahon"
Aug 12, 2010
On Government Reform:
2000: Initiated non-partisan voter-registration campaign
Linda initiated WWE's non-partisan voter-registration campaign, "SmackDown! Your Vote", in August 2000. The campaign specifically targeted the 18-to-30 year-old voter demographic, making use of online marketing, public service announcements, and youth
voting partnerships. The campaign, which registered 150,000 new voters during the 2000 election, was started in coalition with MTV's Choose or Lose. In 2008, SmackDown! Your Vote registered many voters online, often in affiliation with Rock The Vote.
Source: Wikipedia article, "Linda McMahon" (2000s History)
Aug 12, 2010
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