In Conversation: APEX EXPO with Terry Steiner
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Terry Steiner
President
Terry Steiner International, Inc.
Terry has been involved in the marketing and distribution of motion pictures and television for over 20 years. Prior to founding TSI in 1993, Terry managed the Non-Theatrical Sales Division of Orion Pictures. Before entering the world of non-theatrical, Terry served as media director for both MGM/UA and Paramount Pictures. She has since established excellent relationships with potential buyers on a worldwide basis as well as with producers of fine quality programming.
In your opinion, what is the single most important issue facing the passenger experience industry today?
Ensuring passengers have comfortable personal space.
Where do you see the entertainment industry headed in the future?
From a business perspective, we see more and more new opportunities develop as technology advances.
Biggest challenge you’ve ever overcome at work?
Having impossible bosses!
What’s the one item you can’t travel without?
Earplugs and chocolate.
Fail-proof travel tip?
Upgrade whenever possible. Comfort is key.
Two things you miss most about home when you’re traveling?
My daughter, my husband and my dog.
Regular meal or specialty?
Sushi every Wednesday night. I cannot cook anything, my husband is in charge of the kitchen.
Favorite wine?
Terra Noble Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
Last place you traveled to for fun?
Paris, last Christmas vacation.
The scariest situation you’ve ever been in?
Dorm fire in college where I saved someone’s life.
Three things of no value that you will never get rid of?
Photos and videos, the fake engagement ring my husband gave me until we found a real one just like it, and the ring stand my daughter made for me when she was three.
One thing you wished people cared more about?
Having empathy for other people and realizing that not everyone can behave or react to situations the way you would.
Old television shows you can tolerate endless re-runs of?
Columbo, Law and Order, West Wing, and Upstairs Downstairs.
Describe the view from your favorite window.
My office view on West 57th Street in New York City – a perfect vista of city life with constant sights and sounds of the city. Also a perfect combination of historically beautiful old and new New York, with new buildings going up all around us.
What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out in the IFE industry?
Be open to talk to everyone, and don’t burn any bridges!