At INTX Four FCC Commissioners Tackle Top Telecom Topics
Together with NCTA Executive Vice President James Assey, the four FCC Commissioners, Jessica Rosenworcel, Mignon Clyburn, Ajit Pai, and Mike O’Rielly, sat down and candidly discussed some critical telecom topics of the day here at INTX. Rosenworcel said early, “The American Internet economy is the envy of the world, built on a foundation of openness.” And though she was supportive earlier this year of the FCC’s move to re-classify broadband as a Title II telecommunications service, she was quick to note the complicated nature of the solution. Rosenworcel said at one point, “Lawyers and
From Imagine Park: The Future of Better TV
Today, live from Imagine Park, there was no shortage of exciting discussion around continued enhancements to the consumer viewing experience. A roster of guest speakers at the session “Better TV: At the Intersection of UltraHD & OTT” took the audience through a series of intriguing technology demonstrations and a glimpse of the very near future of TV. The quality of TV content is constantly getting better While video and images on 4K television sets already look stunning, we heard from leading solutions experts – like Technicolor, Philips and Dolby – who are leveraging HDR and other
From INTX Talks: The Ballpark Goes Broadband
When you consider that most NFL stadiums are at least 22 years old, it should be no surprise to hear that many sports venues are in the process of receiving major digital overhauls to keep up with new technologies, the demand for connectivity everywhere and the current standards of the modern fan experience. That was the topic to talk about in today’s INTX Talk: The Ballpark Goes Broadband. The San Francisco Giants were one of the first teams to incorporate Wi-Fi in their stadium. At first there was little use for it – very few of us were working from the game. But within a handful of years
Showtime, FX and AMC Execs on the Future of Programming at INTX
Three heads of the top cable networks this morning took the INTX stage alongside CNBC’s Julia Boorstin. Matt Blank, Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks, John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks & FX Productions, and Josh Sapan, President & CEO of AMC Networks all noted how the many record-breaking shows and diverse content push the limits of cable TV. Yet, these same companies are also faced with a shifting media landscape as talked about by cable operators in an earlier session today. For Showtime’s Blank, “New distribution has always been critical – we intend to grow households and we need new
Providers Declare, "It's All About the Customer"
CNBC’s Juila Boorstin had the unique opportunity this morning to sit on the General Session stage and get direct, unfiltered feedback from five cable provider CEOs. Cablevision’s James Dolan, Cox’s Pat Esser, Liberty Global’s Michael Fries, Time Warner Cable’s Rob Marcus and Charter’s Tom Rutledge all took a seat and fielded questions on how television consumption is changing, the role of regulation, and the ever-evolving broadband marketplace. Top of mind for both the audience and the panelists was FCC Chairman Wheeler’s comments delivered just moments before they took the stage. “Baffling”
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Previews Slick New X1 Features [VIDEO]
Comcast’s Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts unveiled a slew of new experiences and services for its XFINITY X1 Platform at the INTX General Session this morning. Roberts demonstrated the brand new voice controlled remote, showing the audience how you can find programming simply by speaking to your TV. You can search for fun facts or other things you would typically look up on another device while watching a show and get results instantaneously right on the screen as you watch. There’s also new features that easily segment out content suitable for children and another that sets a playlist based on
INTX Intersections Offer an Immersive Digital Experience
Something unique is happening on in the INTX Marketplace floor. Rather than having rows of exhibitors like a traditional trade show, the INTX floor is separated into boulevards, each capped with an intersection featuring the hottest topics in media, entertainment, and the Internet. The first one you’ll see upon entering the show floor is NAVIGATION. Here, companies like Comcast, Espial, and TiVo are featuring their latest user interface tools. Not only that, but NAVIGATION serves as an interactive guide for the entire INTX experience. Head down the boulevard and come across GAMING where you
NCTA's Powell and Re/Code's Swisher Kick off INTX Chicago [VIDEO]
After months of planning and hard work and in front of a crowd of thousand both in Chicago and around the world streaming live, Michael Powell, NCTA President and CEO kicked off the all-new INTX with a conversation with Re/Code Editor Kara Swisher. For Cable Show veterans, seeing top digital news outlet Re/Code’s Swisher taking center stage with Powell to launch the show will be the first sign that INTX is a totally different kind of event. An interview like this is a fresh new approach to General Session presentations giving top industry leaders and agenda-shapers like Powell and Swisher the
What You Missed at INTXHACK!
On Friday, 142 contestants joined at 1871, Chicago’s tech and entrepreneur startup space, to compete in the 24-hour INTXHACK hack-a-thon. Developers were asked to create new, innovative ways to produce, present and experience TV, movies, games and other digital entertainment. In case you weren’t able to be there for all the action, check out our re-cap video. And don’t forget, the six finalists will compete in Imagine Park May 6th at 4pm for a $10,000 prize. Hope to see you there!
INTX is an Anywhere, Anytime Experience
Tomorrow, INTX: The Internet & Television Expo will swing its doors open in Chicago and debut as the digital economy’s must-attend event. It’s our first year of the new INTX and we are excited to see and hear your reaction to this new venture. We know that not everyone can make the trip to Chicago but you can still immerse yourself in the show no matter where you are. And just like cable, the programming is available both live and on demand. Starting at the launch of the show Tuesday at 10:00am CST, every INTX 2015 General Session and Imagine Park panel will be streamed live at https://intx15