Creative Arts Emmys: Recognizing Those Who Work Behind the Scenes in TV
With the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards taking place on Monday in Los Angeles, it's worth taking a look at the TV shows and talent that shined at the Creative Arts Emmys, which were presented just this past weekend. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are generally awarded to those who work behind the scenes in TV programming, including video and sound editors, costume designers, and cinematographers. These are just a few of the roles that are working alongside casts, producers and directors to create some of America's most memorable TV shows. This year's presentation in particular made history
The Value of the TV Bundle
America's TV viewers are watching their favorite shows on more devices and streaming services than ever before. Award-winning programming is available to watch at home or on the go and the array of viewer choices continues to explode. One of the best parts of today’s TV experience is that viewers can enjoy their favorite content in several different ways, from purchasing individual shows or entire networks a la carte to subscribing to a variety of bundle options that deliver curated programming. But when broken down, it's easy to see that the programming bundle offers viewers the best overall
C-band Spectrum Plays a Critical Role in Delivering TV Content and Internet Connectivity to Millions of Consumers
Every day, more than 100 million consumers enjoy their favorite TV shows, musical acts and streaming media services delivered to them via a technology path that includes satellites that hover thousands of miles above us in the sky. These satellites are used to transmit all kinds of programming and digital content from one point to another. The key ingredient that enables these satellites to deliver this programming from a production facility to your cable operator, who sends it on to your home, is wireless spectrum called C-band. But the FCC is currently considering a proposal that has the
Celebrating 'A Community Full of Jobs' This Labor Day
As Labor Day approaches, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the significant economic impact that America's broadband providers and TV networks are making nationwide. The industry has contributed an astounding $421 billion to the U.S. economy and supported millions of American workers in jobs that are strengthening communities and local economies. Job creation only continues to grow and evolve as consumers demand new connectivity and entertainment services, and as roles and disciplines diversify in turn. The industry accounts for over 2.9 million direct and indirect total jobs, and
Internet Adoption Programs Are Setting People Up for Success
As we learned earlier this month, the release of Comcast's seven-year progress report of the Internet Essentials program indicated that internet adoption programs have reached more than six million Americans. But Internet Essentials—the largest broadband adoption program in the U.S.—is doing more than just expanding internet-connected households across the country. It's helping to improve the lives of low-income families and individuals in almost every way possible. While discount incentives and initiatives for low-income Americans are making an internet connection inside the home more
TV Shows Are Boosting America's Economy
The best shows on TV are known for captivating and thrilling viewers. But a lot of these same shows are doing much more than providing quality entertainment. The TV industry is contributing to communities all over the country. When a show films outside of a studio and on location, the towns, cities, and states where production crews decide to set up shop are significantly impacted. It's always a win when a show comes to a town and provides a plethora of new jobs, builds new infrastructure and soundstages for future filming opportunities, promotes a region and boosts tourism, and brings a
How TV Networks and ISPs Are Teaching Kids to Be Good Digital Citizens
Adults aren't the only ones who are connected to the internet practically every minute of the day. According to a recent Pew survey, 45 percent of teens (ages 13-17) say they are online almost constantly, up from 24 percent in 2015. With peer interaction right at their fingertips and the ability to share videos and pictures in mere seconds, it's no wonder that teens are using the internet more than ever. Speeds have increased as internet service providers roll out faster and more robust networks every year, giving everyone the opportunity to socialize anywhere and anytime they want. But as
Comcast's Broadband Adoption Program is Making a Difference for Six Million Americans
Broadband adoption among low-income Americans has reached a new milestone, as many people will now have one less barrier to gaining access to an internet connection. Comcast announced this week that its Internet Essentials program—the largest broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S.—has now reached more than six million Americans. While Internet Essentials originally began as a program to help low-income families with school-aged children gain connectivity through discounted broadband services, free training programs, and low-cost computers, Comcast has continually
Consumers Saved $3.5 Billion in Energy Consumption Thanks to Set-Top Box Energy Efficiency Agreement
The industry's green efforts to reduce energy consumption through voluntary agreements are paying off. Last month, D+R International's audit on home Internet equipment found that devices such as modems and routers were nearly 20 percent more energy efficient than they were prior to the voluntary agreement for small network equipment, and the good news continues. D+R released its latest report, which reported the strongest year yet in achieving savings under the voluntary agreement for set-top box energy efficiency. Consumers saved a tremendous $3.5 billion ($1.4 billion in 2017 alone) and
Number of Scripted TV Shows on Course to Break Yearly Record
At the TV Critics Association Summer Press Tour last week, FX CEO John Landgraf informed audiences that since the beginning of 2018 and up until now, 319 scripted series have premiered on linear and streaming television. According to FX's research, this mid-year number is already up 5 percent from the same time last year. By the end of 2017, viewers had enjoyed a total of 487 scripted series that aired on television. So far, it’s looking like they will experience even more original programming in the remaining months of 2018. This should come as no surprise, as America's television and