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A lot goes into the making of America’s favorite shows and into bringing viewers the award-winning programming they watch everyday, but cable’s efforts don’t stop there. Behind the scenes, cable programmers put together teams that make it possible for viewers to watch TV on the go—anytime and anywhere—through a subscriber-based app. Ovation, a programming network dedicated to the arts, just
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat Esser, President of Cox Communications, Inc., was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. The election took place on April 4, 2018 in New York City. In addition, the following officers were elected: Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and EVP, Comcast Corporation, as Vice Chairman;
It's hard to think back to what life was like without Wi-Fi. Everyday, Americans visit coffee shops, libraries, friends' homes, they sit in airport lounges and train stations and even in their own homes and businesses and Wi-Fi is the technology that keeps them all connected. Business goes on, personal connections stay strong, and news travels fast, as Wi-Fi keeps
According to new data from the Pew Research Center, 77 percent of Americans connect to the internet on a daily basis--up from 73 percent in 2015. In fact, every category within this group of daily internet users saw increases. While 43 percent of people go online several times a day, 26 percent reported going online almost constantly. This should come
The ability for pay TV subscribers to watch television on any device and from anywhere with a simple login--called TV Everywhere--is continuing to change the way people watch their favorite shows, according to new data from CTAM. The tracking study shows that 70 percent of pay TV subscribers are aware of TV Everywhere features offered by their provider and 56
Studies in the past several years have shown that kids who spend more time on social media networks are less happy in all areas of their lives. While adults are also vulnerable to the negative impact that social media and certain online overuse can have, children are often at higher risk. If they don't have the support of a parent
NCTA President & CEO Micael Powell appeared on C-SPAN's The Communicators this week. There, he discussed the latest news on Facebook, data privacy, and the role regulators play in an ever-evolving digital marketplace. You can stream the full interview below or watch it on C-SPAN, Saturday at 6:30pm ET (5:30pm Central) and on C-SPAN2 Monday at 8:00am & 8:00pm ET
Behind the scenes, thousands of cable programming employees work day and night to bring millions of Americans a diverse menu of TV shows that keep them coming back for more. For the many directors, producers, writers, showrunners, network executives and camera crews, it's no small feat to put together a show that captures audiences through innovative storytelling, whether it's for
In honor of Women's History Month, NCTA gathered insights from female executives in the industry on women's portrayal in the media, what it's like to be a woman navigating the industry, the challenges they face, important achievements, and feedback they have to offer for aspiring women leaders in cable. "It's a good time to be a woman in content creation
Most brackets might be busted by now, but that hasn't stopped March Madness fans from tuning in to watch the nation's best college teams battle it out on the court. With more ways to watch the tournament than ever before, Hania Poole, Turner’s general manager of NCAA Digital, shared in an interview with NCTA how the network’s digital strategies behind