Jane Applegate has produced original programming for CNN, CNBC, ABC, Lifetime, Bloomberg Television and PBS among others. She has created and produced innovative marketing programs for blue chip clients including: MasterCard, Sprint, Chase, Fleet Bank, America Online, Amtrak, Merrill Lynch, ING, IBM, Dell and ATT. She produced conferences, concerts, and music videos for big and small clients. Prior to devoting her efforts to production, she was a syndicated columnist and wrote for popular books on entrepreneurial management. She recently served as the marketing consultant for the GM Business Card, a new MasterCard for small companies. Jane collects one-of-a-kind jewelry and thrift shop paintings.