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Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced Wonya Lucas has joined the NCTA Board of Directors where she will serve as an Appointed At-Large Director for a two-year term. Lucas is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Hallmark Media, where she oversees the company’s portfolio of entertainment brands, including linear networks Hallmark Channel,
Washington, D.C. -- Consumers saved $2.5 billion in energy costs in 2021 under a voluntary agreement between the pay-TV industry and energy efficiency advocates to improve the energy efficiency of set-top boxes used to access video programming. Led by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association and CableLabs®, the agreement has cut the aggregate energy
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
Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced the addition of Joni Lupovitz to its Legal team as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Lupovitz joins NCTA with more than two decades of legal, public policy, legislative and regulatory experience in the private, nonprofit and government sectors. Most recently, she served as NPR’s Senior Director, Public
“The D.C. Circuit’s decision to uphold the FCC’s 5.9 GHz order is an enormous victory for American consumers. The Commission’s unanimous, bipartisan order modernizes a band that was primarily unused for over 20 years, and today’s court decision enables that important 5.9 GHz spectrum to provide consumers with even more reliable high-speed Wi-Fi and access to next-generation automotive safety applications.
“Twenty years into an increasingly stale debate over net neutrality, the justifications for it seem increasingly limp. The breathless assertions over the years that the internet is gravely threatened because ISPs would block or throttle traffic and erect toll booths to charge internet companies to reach consumers have proven hollow and unrealized. The claim that ISPs would not invest in
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pat McAdaragh, Chair & CEO, Midco, was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA). The election took place on June 22, 2022. In addition, the following officers were elected: Tom Rutledge, Chairman & CEO, Charter Communications, as Vice Chairman; Mark Greatrex, President, Cox Communications, Inc., as Treasurer;
“I would like to offer my congratulations to both ACA and Grant Spellmeyer on today’s announcement. Grant is taking the helm of ACA at a very important time for the industry as we all work on the important mission of connecting every American to broadband. We wish Grant all the best on his transition to ACA and look forward to
“With release of today’s Notices of Funding Opportunity by NTIA, the country marks another important milestone on our national journey to promote digital equity and connect unserved Americans to robust broadband service. With networks that now reach over 80% of American homes with gigabit-capable technology and comprehensive broadband adoption programs, cable internet providers are continuing to expand private efforts and
“The cable industry will miss Matt’s leadership, integrity and effective representation, and I’ll miss his friendship and collegiality that makes him such a great advocate for his members. Matt’s 25 years of leading ACA Connects is a remarkable tenure in which the industry faced significant policy battles and he tackled every issue with a calm demeanor and steady hand. Congratulations