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NCTA Extends President & CEO Michael Powell’s Contract

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association has extended the contract of President & CEO Michael Powell for three years. Powell originally joined NCTA in 2011 and serves as the cable industry’s leading advocate, spokesperson, and representative in its relationship with the U.S. Congress, the Administration, the FCC, and other federal agencies. During his tenure so far at NCTA, in
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Hollywood Creative Forum: Inspiring and Developing Diverse Voices in Film and TV

The 9th annual Hollywood Creative Forum (HCF) concluded this week in Beverly Hills, and while every year brings intriguing discussions around diversity in TV and mentorship for diverse content creators, this year the conversation opened up even more. The Forum, hosted by The Walter Kaitz Foundation, is a once-a-year event when mid-career creatives along with veterans in the industry gather
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Data Shows Americans See the Internet As Key to the Economy

According to a recent Morning Consult survey, the majority of Americans agree that high-speed internet is integral to the economy not just because of the many jobs that it provides for people of all backgrounds and education levels, but also for the opportunities that connectivity offers for healthcare, education, and small businesses. This is an issue that impacts people personally,
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Winter Olympics Brings TV “Firsts” and Streaming Records

The 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang have begun, and fans have more opportunities to watch the competitions from their own personal devices, and while on the go, than ever before. NBC is providing over 2,400 hours of coverage, 1,800 of which will be dedicated to live streaming on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app for subscribers. And if the
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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the White House Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America

“As the nation’s leading broadband industry, we applaud the Administration’s proposal to invest in new infrastructure – including the potential to expand broadband to unserved homes in rural communities – that can support a growing economy and provide new opportunities for all Americans. Unlike our congested roads, crumbling bridges and failing power grid, our nation’s broadband infrastructure is an American
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On the Front Line: How Mediacom Approaches Customer Care Issues

The cable industry supports millions of employees in a wide variety of fields and roles, such as the engineers highlighted last month, but customer service representatives are the front line, people that interact with customers the most and the ones responsible with leaving a lasting impression. "You have to enjoy helping people, and solving problems. It's not for everyone. You
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Working Towards Creating a Safer Internet

Kids are practically born with screens in their hands and will never know a world where they can’t swipe, post a selfie, or watch TV on any device with a screen. With this level of access, it’s important to equip kids with the knowledge and understanding of appropriate online behavior and how to manage their digital reputations, while also giving
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How the Science Channel Delivers ‘Mindblowing’ Content to Curious Audiences

Science concluded 2017 with its highest rated year in the 20-year history of the network, according to General Manager Marc Etkind. With shows and documentaries about cutting-edge discoveries and exciting technological developments, the network is obviously doing something right. During a recent interview with NCTA, Etkind shared his network’s content strategy to cater to audiences of all demographics, which, given
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Building the Next Generation of Cable Leaders

Technology and media are constantly changing. Internet speeds get faster, owning multiple internet-enabled devices is now commonplace, watching TV on the go is rampant and programming has never been richer and more exciting. And it’s all thanks to the innovators who come and go, those who challenged convention, shared big ideas, and sparked inspiration, forever changing how people think about
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Viewers Say TV is Growing More Diverse

More than two-thirds of TV viewers say that the TV programming they watch reflects people of different races, ethnicities, gender and sexual orientation, according to a recent poll from Morning Consult. Specifically, the survey asked whether viewers considered the actors seen on TV shows to be of diverse backgrounds, to which 68 percent responded agreeably. The survey also asked viewers
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