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Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Cable's Efforts to Keep Consumers Safe Online

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and a good time to learn about how cable operators are working to empower consumers and ensure that cyber threats don't get in the way of a user's online experience. The cable industry has long been committed to recognizing, identifying, and combatting cybersecurity threats in various ways, and as the Internet of Things (IoT)
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Report: Where Does the Majority of Internet Traffic Come From?

The 2019 Global Internet Phenomena Report, released last month by Sandvine, found that video accounts for over 60% of downstream traffic on the internet. While this percentage is similar to last year's findings, what makes this year's results unique is not necessarily how much more video is being consumed. Instead, as the report lays out, it's about "the shift in
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How the Cable Industry Increased Choice and Quality in Entertainment

A hallmark of the cable industry has been the willingness of providers and TV networks to constantly innovate in order to enhance the quality of entertainment experiences. A recent report quantified the industry’s total economic impact as $450 billion, up $29 billion since 2017. This number includes the infrastructure investments and advanced digital technology needed to introduce new content and
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3Q: What’s the Future for TV Networks?

Last month’s Emmy awards showcased all the incredible television from the past year. From shows like Barry, Killing Eve, and Pose to cinema-quality limited series like Chernobyl, Fosse/Verdon, and Sharp Objects, the idea of TV programming has radically transformed over the last decade. Jared Sher, Chief Counsel of Program Network Policy here at NCTA, helps explain what this brave new
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Quick Facts About Cable's Voluntary Energy Efficiency Agreements

Today is Energy Efficiency Day, and the perfect time to pay tribute to the cable industry's tremendous energy-saving efforts. Through a pair of energy efficiency "voluntary agreements," which focus on the set-top boxes and home internet equipment found in consumer households, the industry has reduced energy consumption and delivered significant cost savings to millions of consumers, all without compromising upgrades
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10G and Smart Cities Ready to Take the Spotlight at the Cable-Tec Expo

The annual SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo kicks off tomorrow in New Orleans, as thousands of cable engineers and technology experts gather to experience the combination of thought leadership and engineering innovation that the event is known for. As the largest and premiere trade show in the Americas, the expo also marks the end of a special year for the organization as
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Mission Media's Virtual Career Fair Opens New Pathways for Veterans

Earlier this week, hundreds of military veterans from across the country participated in a virtual job fair hosted by Mission Media, the cable industry's consortium dedicated to veteran recruitment and retention. Mission Media, which is managed by Content & Connectivity Human Resources (formerly known in the industry as CTHRA), is an initiative that launched four years ago, and is comprised
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Survey: Cable's Diversity Efforts Exceed National Benchmarks in Several Areas

Every two years, WICT and NAMIC—the cable industry's associations representing women and people of color—conduct a study that measures diversity demographics within the workforce according to factors such as pay equity, advancement opportunities, and resources for work/life integration. The 2019 AIM/PAR Workforce Survey initial results were revealed during the industry's Diversity Week last week in New York City, and demonstrated
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Cable TV Continues to Come Out on Top at the Emmys

Last night's 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles was full of several historic "firsts" as beloved shows and talent were recognized for top-notch cinematic programming and powerful storytelling that keep viewers coming back for more. Together with the Creative Arts Emmys, cable networks came away with 61 Emmy wins, which surpassed all broadcast networks and streaming services. HBO took
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Take Center Stage at the Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Dinner

On Wednesday, the 36th Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Fundraising Dinner marked the capstone of the media and entertainment industry’s Diversity Week in New York City. This year, the dinner’s theme, “We Are All Inclusion,” focused on the crucial need to move beyond pure numbers to become a more inclusive workforce – from hiring, to business operations, to representation in decision
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