Media Center
NCTA maintains an ongoing effort to keep the news media abreast of important developments in the cable and telecommunications industry. As part of this effort, NCTA regularly issues Media Releases to inform the news media about industry issues and activities. For more in-depth coverage of complex issues the NCTA provides Issue Briefs. For media releases about the industry's educational efforts, visit the Cable in the Classroom Press Room. 
Please direct all media inquiries to:
Rob Stoddard, SVP, Communications & Public Affairs
Brian Dietz, Vice President, Communications
Joy Sims, Director, Media Relations
202-222-2350
Recent Media Releases & Statements
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7/2/2008
NCTA ANNOUNCES CONVENTION CO-CHAIRS FOR THE CABLE SHOW ’09Abstract: Michael Willner, Vice Chairman & CEO, Insight Communications and Johnathan Rodgers, President & CEO, TV One, will co-chair The Cable Show ’09, the cable industry’s annual conference and international exposition.Publication Type: Media Release
6/24/2008
STATEMENT OF NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO KYLE MCSLARROW REGARDING CONGRESS APPROVING THE “NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 911 IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008”Abstract: This bipartisan legislation approved by Congress ensures that all consumers – including the 16 million cable voice customers – can have confidence that their calls to 911 for emergency service will be answered without regard to who their provider is or what technology they use.Publication Type: Statement
6/21/2008
STATEMENT OF NCTA PRESIDENT & CEO KYLE MCSLARROW REGARDING THE PENDING FCC DECISION THAT VERIZON VIOLATED THE COMMISSION’S PROHIBITION ON RETENTION MARKETING DURING THE PHONE NUMBER PORTING PROCESSAbstract: NCTA continues to encourage the Commission to take another pro-consumer step by shortening the current four-day number porting interval – which is based on outdated technology from the last decade – so that voice customers can realize the benefits of their choice more quickly. Publication Type: Statement
6/18/2008
CABLECARES EFFORT LEAVES LEGACY FOR NEW ORLEANS STUDENTSAbstract: The numbers are in for CableCares. NCTA estimates that more than $900,000 in cash, equipment, and in-kind donations was raised for greater New Orleans as part of the cable industry initiative, a community service project to assist ongoing recovery efforts in the New Orleans area. More than 60 cable industry companies, organizations, and associat...Publication Type: Media Release
6/11/2008
NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT U.S. CABLE INDUSTRY ACCOUNTS FOR 1.5 MILLION JOBS AND $227 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACTAbstract: The U.S. cable industry accounts for 1.5 million jobs in all 50 states representing almost $62 billion in personal income and gross economic output of nearly $227 billion, according to study completed by Bortz Media and Sports Group, Inc. and released by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association.Publication Type: Media Release