Three Questions: Building a High-Speed Network in Alaska's Toughest Terrain
Expert: Heather Handyside, GCI Director of Corporate Communications GCI's Heather Handyside shares how Alaska's TERRA network (Terrestrial for Every Rural Region in Alaska), came to be and how it continues to transform the lives of native Alaskans everyday. Since 2011, the TERRA network has brought a higher level of internet connectivity to villages and communities across the state which were previously only serviced by satellite. What kind of work was required to build out the TERRA network? Building the TERRA network required visionaries and innovators but also people with the technical know
Why TLC Viewers Stay Loyal
TLC had a great year. According to president and general manager Nancy Daniels, the network finished 2017 as the fastest-growing network with women in the 25-54 age group demographic. Known for its reality TV and lifestyle programming, TLC shows encourage loyalty and leave viewers eager to keep watching year after year, even amid a competitive TV marketplace and a vast menu of options. We talked with Daniels earlier this month at the TV Critics Association Winter Tour to find out what it is about the TLC brand that makes viewers stick around for the long haul. How does TLC stand out in reality
What’s Next After ‘Portlandia’ and How IFC Programs For Binge Viewers
At the TV Critics Association Winter Tour in Pasadena last week, cable networks and critics gathered not just to discuss the premieres of upcoming shows, but to also celebrate the stories and content that make their networks unique. We sat down with Christine Lubrano, IFC senior vice president of original programming, to talk about how her network creates new stories, keeps viewers excited, and imagines the future after the hit series, Portlandia. “We are actively looking for projects that feature women's points of view, diverse casts, diverse points of view–that is super important to us as
A Community Full of Jobs
Few industries in America impact as large and diverse of an audience than the companies which connect millions of homes to internet and TV and create the world’s best TV programming. With at least 300 jobs in every Congressional district, the U.S. cable industry supports more than 2.9 million people, contributing $421 billion to the economy. Jobs in the cable industry support people from all different background and levels of education, making the industry a true reflection of our diverse society. From customer service to entertainment to engineering, there is no shortage of careers or growth
truTV President Chris Linn Talks on Creating TV Content for the Smartphone Era
The first day of the cable portion of the Television Critics Association Winter 2018 tour in Pasadena, California was full of TV talent and critics eager to get the latest scoop on shows coming out this spring and summer. We sat down with truTV President Chris Linn to talk a bit about how his network, which has recently shifted to delivering primarily comedy content, reaches its audience and keeps viewers coming back for more. How has truTV evolved in the past several years? In 2008, truTV became the reality arm of Turner, and this was during the big reality boom, and it had solid success in
Women Shine at This Year’s Golden Globes
The 75th Golden Globes aired earlier this week, and if anything stood out, it was the accolades for the strong female storytelling that’s been missing in years past. HBO's Big Little Lies made a big splash, winning in four categories: Best Television Limited Series; Nicole Kidman for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series (fellow co-star Reese Witherspoon was also a nominee in the same category); Laura Dern for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series; and Alexander Skarsgard for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series
New Report Highlights the Important Role Connectivity Plays in Rural America
President Trump was in Nashville, Tennessee this afternoon along with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue speaking to over 4500 farmers at the American Farm Bureau conference. There he announced the release of the Administration’s ‘Rural Prosperity Report’ that takes a fresh look at ways the federal government can support agriculture, economic development, job growth, infrastructure improvements, technological innovation, energy security, and quality of life in rural America. The report specifically calls out the role broadband plays in enabling increased productivity for farms, factories
Three Questions: How a Network Stays True to Its Mission in the Digital Era
Expert: Richard Weinstein, C-SPAN Vice President, Digital Media C-SPAN’s Richard Weinstein gives the lowdown on how the network has adapted to the evolving marketplace while continuing to provide audiences with its staple product—which is uninterrupted and uneditorialized coverage of all facets of the U.S. political process. What makes C-SPAN stand apart as a network? In this era of social media and instantaneous public commentary, giving people the chance to see what's going on in our government without filters is more critical than ever. We are still driven by the same mission we had when C
Most Americans Are Satisfied With Their Internet Service
2017 saw lots of change and progress in technology and innovation. Everything from virtual reality to distance learning took huge strides in availability and adoption. Critical to consumer adoption of many of these new technologies are robust internet networks that have the speed and capacity to handle high bit rate real-time interactions. In 2017, cable ISPs invested billions of dollars to update and expand broadband networks across the country, including launching gigabit services in hundreds of communities. According to a recent NCTA survey conducted by Morning Consult, consumers have
2017 Brings in More Scripted TV Content Than Ever Before
As 2017 winds down, it's common to see annual "best of year" lists floating around, and TV and entertainment writers have even more programming to choose from this year. FX Networks estimates that the final count for the number of scripted TV series in 2017 will exceed 500 by year end. That's up from 455 from last year, and more than double since 2010. With more options than ever in programming content, 2017 continued the trend of bringing viewers a plethora of niche and diverse stories, reaching people of all different backgrounds. In fact, a survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers speaks to the