NCTA's Michael Powell on Diversity and Inclusion: 'Stories Really Do Matter'
The Walter Kaitz Foundation's annual fundraising event resumed in person on Wednesday in New York City as industry leaders came together and raised over $1.1 million in funds for diversity initiatives and programs. The Kaitz Dinner, which always takes place during Diversity Week, has held an important role in the industry for nearly four decades. It is a time when key players across the internet and television landscape come together to raise these critical funds, and to celebrate and further inspire efforts that advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. During the dinner, NCTA
Diversity Week Renews the Industry's Commitment to an Inclusive Culture
After two years of virtual conferences, the cable industry's renowned Diversity Week launched in person this week with leaders and changemakers gathering in New York City to celebrate and advance diversity and inclusion across the media and entertainment landscape. Diversity Week has long exemplified how the industry continually directs efforts towards fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as towards increasing representation on and off the screen. This year, the week started off with the WICT Leadership Conference, themed appropriately as "The Great Reset" as many were eager to
Broadband Stats: Why Isn't Everyone Online?
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) last week shared results from its biennial Internet Use Survey data. The survey shows how households across the country engage with the internet, and why those who are still offline have yet to be connected. The topline data shows that 82% of U.S. households now use the internet at home, a slight improvement from 2019.
Indigenous-Led TV Shows That Are Turning the Tide
With Indigenous Peoples' Day approaching this coming Monday, it's a good time to put a spotlight on three powerful shows that, over the past couple of years, have directed efforts to turning the tide for this underrepresented group in the entertainment landscape by casting Indigenous people as lead characters on the screen and lead writers and producers behind the scenes. TV networks continue to make diversity a priority, and through creating rich and inclusive programming, they strive to evoke an appreciation for people of all cultures, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. "Dark Winds" AMC's
A Rural South Carolina Children's Camp Is Transformed by Charter's Broadband Service
For the past two summers, Camp Cole, which is located outside of Columbia, South Carolina alongside a horse farm and pond, has helped children with serious illnesses and physical, mental, and emotional challenges thrive and reach their potential. The camp resides in the rural setting of Eastover which instills an appreciation for nature and provides a quality outdoor learning experience for the children year-round. But the dedicated staff and teachers, the campers, the state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced medical technologies all rely on the high-speed broadband service, provided by
Introducing the Winners of the 10G Challenge
As Americans continue to keep parts of their office and school lives in the home, the future success of broadband networks is more critical than ever before. That’s why America’s broadband leaders have been building the 10G network for years, because while there’s an idea of what tomorrow might hold, the future will be powered by robust, secure, high-speed 10G internet. To get a better idea of how a 10G connection could revolutionize life, CableLabs hosted the 10G Challenge, whose winners were announced this September. The 10G Challenge Announced in 2021, the 10G Challenge sought proposals for
The Environmental Benefits of Broadband-Powered Remote Work
The COVID pandemic, as devastating as it has been over the past 2.5 years, has undoubtedly accelerated the critical need for high-speed internet connectivity and forever transformed the way people live, work, learn, and play. One major shift that has transpired is the surge in remote work, which is documented in surveys by the Census Bureau. In addition to the improvement in work-life balance that many people reported with this rise, a new NCTA analysis highlights significant environmental benefits that working from home delivers. The bottom line: with high-speed broadband making remote work
Broadband Stats: Green Connections
As many industries around the world look to the future, environmental impact is more important than ever before. The cable industry has been doing its part for decades through programs such as the voluntary agreement for set-top boxes and small network equipment. However, America’s broadband and entertainment leaders have gone above and beyond, taking new steps to continue to be as energy efficient and environmentally responsible as possible.
TV Networks Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated between September 15 – October 15, is well underway and a great time to pay tribute to the culture and language of Hispanic Americans, and to continue to embrace diversity and inclusion as an industry. Cable programmers have put together initiatives that not only honor and recognize the contributions of the Hispanic community in America, but ones that also speak directly to their Spanish-speaking audiences and that strive to give Hispanic Americans a strong voice in the entertainment world. Here are just a handful of many that are currently underway
Leaders Reflect on Building the Network of Tomorrow
The SCTE Cable-Tec Expo kicked off earlier this week for its first in-person conference since 2019, and this year a few of the key themes heard throughout the show all tied back to the legacy that the industry is building for the next generation. "We have a foundation for our industry that goes way beyond any of our lifespans. The decisions we make today in the design, deployment, and operations of our networks establish a legacy," said CableLabs President & CEO Phil McKinney in his opening presentation with SCTE President & CEO Mark Dzuban. "Just like those that came before us in our industry