Three Exceptional Female Leaders at WOW! Honored on Cablefax's "Most Powerful Women" List

Rhea-AI Summary

WOW (NYSE: WOW) announced that CEO Teresa Elder, SVP & Chief People Officer Leslie Peabody, and VP Sales & Advertising Misty Jensen were named to Cablefax's 2025 "Most Powerful Women" list.

Highlights include Elder's seventh appearance, Peabody's third, and Jensen's second; a proposed acquisition by DigitalBridge and Crestview; and an all-fiber milestone of 100,000 homes passed in WOW!'s Greenfield markets.

Positive

• Proposed acquisition announced by DigitalBridge and Crestview
• All-fiber footprint reached 100,000 homes passed
• Leadership continuity: Elder’s seventh Cablefax recognition

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

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+0.19% News Effect

On the day this news was published, WOW gained 0.19%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

All-fiber homes passed: 100,000 homes Elder recognitions: 7 awards Peabody recognitions: 3 awards +5 more

8 metrics

All-fiber homes passed 100,000 homes Greenfield markets milestone referenced for 2025

Elder recognitions 7 awards Seventh appearance on Cablefax "Most Powerful Women" list

Peabody recognitions 3 awards Third time on Cablefax "Most Powerful Women" list

Jensen recognitions 2 awards Second time on Cablefax "Most Powerful Women" list

Current share price $5.17 Price prior to publication on Dec 5, 2025

52-week range $3.06–$5.33 Low and high before this announcement

Market cap $443,088,455 Equity value before this news

Volume vs. average 1.48x Today’s volume relative to 20-day average

Market Reality Check

Price: $5.20 Vol: Volume 560,957 is 48% abo...

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$5.20 Last Close

Volume Volume 560,957 is 48% above the 20-day average of 377,967. normal

Technical Price $5.17 is trading above the 200-day MA of $4.62 and near the 52-week high of $5.33.

Peers on Argus

Key telecom peers like ATEX, SHEN, CABO, SIFY and ATUS show gains of 1.48%–2.66%...

Key telecom peers like ATEX, SHEN, CABO, SIFY and ATUS show gains of 1.48%–2.66%, while WOW was unchanged at 0%, suggesting a more stock-specific setup around its go‑private context.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 05 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 05	Leadership recognition	Positive	+0.2%	Executives honored on Cablefax "Most Powerful Women" leadership list.
Nov 05	Earnings and merger	Neutral	+0.2%	Q3 2025 results with revenue decline and confirmation of go‑private deal.
Nov 04	Earnings preview	Neutral	+0.2%	Announcement of timing and access details for Q3 2025 earnings call.
Sep 11	Community initiative	Positive	+0.0%	Teacher awards and school supply drive highlighting education support efforts.
Sep 04	Fiber build milestone	Positive	+0.0%	Milestone of 100,000 fiber homes passed in Greenfield markets with 5 Gig offers.

Pattern Detected

Recent WOW news, including go‑private developments and operational milestones, has elicited very modest price moves, often around 0%–0.19%, indicating subdued trading responses to both positive and mixed headlines.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, WOW has combined strategic milestones with a pending cash merger at $5.20 per share. It reported softer Q3 2025 results with revenue of $144.0M and a net loss of $35.7M, while continuing its broadband-first build-out toward 400,000 fiber homes and reaching 100,000 fiber homes passed. Community initiatives and today’s leadership recognition reinforce a people- and community-focused narrative alongside the progression of its take-private transaction.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights external recognition of WOW’s executive team, tying leadership strength...

Analysis

This announcement highlights external recognition of WOW’s executive team, tying leadership strength to a transformative year that included a proposed cash acquisition and expansion of its all-fiber footprint to 100,000 homes passed in Greenfield markets. In the past six months, news has focused on the go‑private transaction, fiber build-out, and community initiatives. Investors may watch for further updates on merger closing conditions, additional fiber deployment progress, and any changes in financial performance relative to prior quarters.

Key Terms

all-fiber footprint, Greenfield markets, broadband, Employee Resource Groups

4 terms

all-fiber footprint technical

"the expansion of its all-fiber footprint, reaching a monumental milestone"

An all-fiber footprint describes a network or service area where fiber-optic cable runs end-to-end to homes, offices and equipment instead of older copper wires or wireless links. Think of it as replacing a bumpy dirt road with a wide, smooth highway that carries much more data with fewer slowdowns; for investors, it signals higher capacity, lower long‑term maintenance costs and stronger competitive positioning that can enable faster services, new revenue streams and greater customer retention.

Greenfield markets technical

"100,000 homes passed in its Greenfield markets earlier this year"

Greenfield markets are new geographic areas or customer segments where a company has little or no existing presence, requiring it to build operations, distribution and brand recognition from scratch. For investors, greenfield entry can offer big growth potential—like planting crops on undeveloped land—but also carries higher upfront costs and execution risk, so returns depend on the company’s ability to establish itself and scale profitably.

broadband technical

"impact in the broadband industryENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 5, 2025"

Broadband is high-speed internet service that carries large amounts of data quickly over wires, fiber, or wireless networks — think of it as a multi-lane highway for online traffic. For investors it matters because broadband availability, speed, and capacity drive consumer and business demand, influence revenue potential and pricing power, and require significant infrastructure investment and regulatory decisions that affect a provider’s growth and profitability.

Employee Resource Groups technical

"Belonging & Inclusion program across five Employee Resource Groups"

Employee resource groups are voluntary, employee-led clubs within a company organized around shared identities or interests—like gender, ethnicity, parenting, disability, or specific skills—that provide support, networking, mentorship and a channel for raising workplace concerns, similar to neighborhood committees that look out for members. They matter to investors because active, well-supported groups can boost retention, morale and innovation, reduce recruiting costs and reputational risk, and improve a company’s ability to attract and keep customers and talent over the long run.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Teresa Elder, Leslie Peabody, and Misty Jensen recognized for outstanding leadership and impact in the broadband industry

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Teresa Elder, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Leslie Peabody, and Vice President of Sales and Advertising, Misty Jensen, have been named to the 2025 Cablefax "Most Powerful Women" list of influential industry leaders. This recognition celebrates their exceptional leadership, dedication to advancing women in telecommunications, and lasting contributions to the broadband industry.

The annual award honors women who drive business success, inspire innovation, and foster the growth of other executives, helping to create a more dynamic and inclusive industry. This year marks Elder's seventh win, with Peabody honored for the third time and Jensen for the second.

Elder guided WOW! through a transformative year, with the announcement of the company's proposed acquisition by DigitalBridge and Crestview, and the expansion of its all-fiber footprint, reaching a monumental milestone of 100,000 homes passed in its Greenfield markets earlier this year. She strengthened WOW!'s strategic growth, expanded services, and maintained a high-performing, people-first culture, positioning the company for ongoing success in new and existing markets.

Peabody landed her spot on the list through the advancement of WOW!'s employee experience, driving record engagement scores and expanding the Belonging & Inclusion program across five Employee Resource Groups. She enhanced WOW!'s Total Rewards process, the culture of wellness, and the company's career development process, all resulting in a more engaging and effective workplace.

Building on her success leading commercial sales, advertising sales, and the commercial call center, Jensen was recently promoted to oversee WOW!'s entire sales organization, adding residential field sales, MDU sales, and the residential call center to her portfolio. She leads strategic campaigns and successfully launched sales for WOW! Business Fiber in new markets. She drives measurable results through innovative approaches—such as the Local Advantage program—that strengthen customer acquisition, retention, and overall market presence.

"Receiving this recognition alongside Leslie and Misty is a true honor," said Elder. "Over the past year, our team has navigated immense growth and change. Their leadership and dedication are what make WOW! a company that consistently delivers for our employees, customers, and communities we serve, and we are proud to receive this award on behalf of the people of WOW!."

This year's honorees are featured in the 2025 special edition of Cablefax: The Magazine and on Cablefax's website.

To learn more about WOW!, please visit www.wowway.com.

About WOW! Internet, TV & Phone
WOW! is one of the nation's leading broadband providers, with an efficient and high-performing network that passes nearly 2 million residential, business, and wholesale consumers. WOW! provides services in 20 markets, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, including Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, including new all-fiber networks in Central Florida, Hernando County, Florida, and Greenville County, South Carolina. WOW! offers high-speed Internet, cable TV, home phone, mobile phone, business data, voice, and cloud services, delivering outstanding service at affordable prices. The company has been recognized 11 times by the National Association for Business Resources as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation, including seven consecutive years. Visit wowway.com for more information.

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FAQ

Who from WOW (NYSE: WOW) was named to Cablefax's 2025 Most Powerful Women list?

CEO Teresa Elder, SVP & Chief People Officer Leslie Peabody, and VP Sales & Advertising Misty Jensen.

What corporate milestone did WOW (WOW) report in 2025 alongside the Cablefax honors?

WOW reported its all-fiber expansion reached 100,000 homes passed in Greenfield markets in 2025.

How many times has Teresa Elder been honored on Cablefax's Most Powerful Women list for WOW (WOW)?

Teresa Elder was honored for the seventh time in 2025.

Does the WOW (WOW) announcement mention any transaction involving DigitalBridge and Crestview?

Yes; the company referenced a proposed acquisition by DigitalBridge and Crestview announced in 2025.

What roles at WOW (WOW) did Leslie Peabody and Misty Jensen hold when honored in 2025?

Leslie Peabody is SVP & Chief People Officer; Misty Jensen is VP of Sales and Advertising overseeing expanded sales functions.

Where can investors find the Cablefax feature listing WOW (WOW) honorees?

The honorees are featured in the 2025 special edition of Cablefax: The Magazine and on Cablefax's website.