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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
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
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.
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
The Walter Kaitz Foundation, the cable industry’s leading advocacy organization in advancing equity, inclusion and belonging in media and entertainment, today announced that Michelle Ray will leave her position as Executive Director on December 2. Ray has served the Foundation for over 15 years in successive leadership roles and the December date ensures her management of the annual foundation dinner
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
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
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
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
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