The NCTA Foundation: A Catalyst for Change
Recently, we announced our new brand, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, to reflect the industry we represent and the ever-changing future ahead of us. In line with this change, today we announced another strategic shift in how NCTA is evolving as an organization as its foundation delves into its first year of grant-making. To further its support of community development and underserved populations, the new NCTA Foundation has awarded $325,000 in grants and formed partnerships with three Washington, D.C., area nonprofits–A Wider Circle, Byte Back, Inc., and BUILD Metro DC–dedicated
Why Isn’t Everyone Online?
55 percent of non-internet users say the reason is they do not have any need for it or have no interest in it It’s hard to imagine a time before the internet. Before we had near-instant access to limitless information, streaming entertainment, and the ability to connect to people across the globe. Over the last 25 years, the world wide web has expanded to a point of virtual ubiquity. But in spite of ready access and a host of benefits, some people still choose not to go online at home. Data from the just-released National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) July 2015
Cable-Tec Expo Showcases How New Technology Is Helping to Achieve Faster Internet Speeds
The gigabit life is upon us, and as more operators roll out this new class of internet speed to their customers, the DOCSIS 3.1 technology will play a major role in helping to deliver these new speeds to consumers far and wide. At the Society of Cable and Telecommunications Engineers’ annual Cable-Tec Expo this week in Philadelphia, cable operators and vendors gathered to discuss the capabilities of the technology and the work that lies ahead. DOCSIS is the standard technology that is used to provide internet access over a cable modem, and DOCSIS 3.1 is the latest version that is proven to
A New Chapter
Last week, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association introduced our new brand. The change was made to reflect the dramatic changes that are underway in the marketplace, in technology, in the way consumers access their digital life and in the products and services our industry delivers. The near future is exciting. A true commitment to change, however, must be more than a new name and fresh colors. In a space marked by innovation and disruption, an organization must have the courage to make more dramatic transformations if it truly wants to adapt and remain a leading voice. As author Whitney
The Key To A Great Internet Experience is Reliability
Internet access is a vital tool. It brings us information in the blink of an eye for everything from school assignments, to staying in contact with friends and family, or even a night in binge watching The Americans. But it’s only as good as its reliability. Reliability is the key to unleashing all that an internet connection has to offer; it’s what makes connectivity a game changer. In a survey we commissioned from Morning Consult, we asked people to rate satisfaction with their home wired internet reliability. We’re pleased to see 80 percent of respondents say they are either somewhat
Annual Walter Kaitz Dinner Raises Nearly $1.7 Million to Conclude Diversity Week
Last night’s 33rd Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Dinnerconcluded another exciting Diversity Week this year in New York City for many from the internet and television family. Together, the industry raised nearly $1.7 million, which not only exemplifies the deep commitment that pay TV creators and internet service providers share for diversity, but the pride that goes along with representing its millions of diverse consumers across the country. Known for being the most prestigious fundraising event in the industry, the Kaitz dinner is always a celebratory occasion where organizations are
Another Dominant Night as Premium TV Takes Big Emmy Wins
They’ve done it again! Premium TV creators dominated the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, taking home an impressive 73 Emmys, including both Creative Arts and Telecast Emmys. HBO and FX Networks were the big winners with 22 and 18 Emmys, respectively. All told, pay TV creators took 61 percent of all Emmys and 60 percent of Primetime Telecast Emmys. Notable wins went to HBO’s Game of Thrones, which took home its 38th Emmy, officially making it the winningest television show in history unseating NBC’s Frasier. HBO’s Veep principal Julia Louis-Dreyfus won again for Outstanding Lead Actress in a
Why NCTA is Now The Internet & Television Association
Today is an important day for the future of NCTA. I’m thrilled to announce that we have officially changed our brand to NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. This new brand will be the association’s formal name in all aspects of our public image and work. So why did we change? Because we want our brand to be a strong statement about the industry we represent and the future that is in front of us. And that statement is one of energy, passion and unity for member companies which have a front row seat to one of history’s greatest eras – the era of technology and connectivity. Our member
Coming Together to Prioritize Diversity
Diversity Week is a mere three days away and its shaping up to be a very busy and exciting week in New York City. Every year around this time, the cable industry comes together to formally re-establish its commitment to diversity at all levels across the internet and television world. Various panels, roundtables, awards ceremonies and networking opportunities are held throughout the week to stimulate ideas and solutions that will continue to diversify the cable platform, all the way from hiring and retention strategies to the content we see on our television screens. First off for the week is
Cable’s Industry-Wide Initiative to Support Veterans Year-Round
One year ago, Mission Media made its debut in the cable industry to support the career and personal development of military veterans across the internet and television arena. As a proud member of Mission Media, NCTA is just one of many organizations that are part of the collective effort to not only recruit veterans to the industry, but to provide them with the training and supportive work environments that they need to thrive. Managed by the Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association (CTHRA), the Mission Media initiative stemmed from the Veterans Advisory Council, chaired by