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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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NCTA, CTIA and USTelecom Alert Congressional Committees About Google’s New Browser Protocol

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, CTIA, and USTelecom – The Broadband Association today sent a letter to several Congressional committees alerting them to a controversial new internet browser protocol that Google intends to implement. The committees that received the letter include: Senate Committee on the Judiciary House Committee on the Judiciary Senate Commerce, Science and
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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Cable Industry: The Journey of a T. Howard Foundation Fellow

With the cable industry's annual Diversity Week currently underway—when leaders and organizations gather to champion and further inclusion efforts—it's a good time to take a look at the key programs that are advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the cable workforce. Working alongside many of NCTA's members as a major diversity advocate is the Walter Kaitz Foundation. The foundation provides
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Time for Congress to Act on Privacy

As Congress looks to firm up its legislative agenda for this fall and through the end of the year, it's time for action on a comprehensive federal privacy law. Earlier this week, the Business Roundtable—an association representing a broad cross section of American companies in nearly every sector of the economy—urged Congress to enact such a privacy law that establishes
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How Digital Piracy is Harming America's Economy

A report issued earlier this summer pointed to a dramatic rise in digital video piracy and the negative ramifications it has on the media and entertainment space, the U.S. economy, and ultimately on consumers. According to "Impacts of Digital Video Piracy on the U.S. Economy," released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and NERA Economic Consulting, "Digital video piracy results
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Back-to-School Time Means Brushing up on Online Safety

School is back in session. As parents with school-aged children say goodbye to summer and hello to a new year, they also find themselves trying to strike the right balance in their homes when it comes to technology and internet usage, homework responsibilities, and quality family time. And while the explosion of connected devices, apps, and numerous websites in recent
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Viacom and Pluto TV Deliver a Big Win for TV Viewers

Earlier this year, Viacom made a huge move when it acquired Pluto TV, a streaming start up that launched five years ago. To the delight of its viewers, dozens of shows and programs have been added to their TV lineups, and all at no added cost to their subscriptions. Pluto TV is essentially an ad-supported, free-to-consumer streaming service that delivers
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Celebrating Jobs that Keep America Connected This Labor Day

As Labor Day approaches, Americans step back to celebrate the workers who fill a number of jobs around the country. A recent report found that the cable industry supports 3 million American jobs, up 1.2 million since 2002, with over 300 jobs in every congressional district. The individuals who fill these roles maintain the infrastructure that keeps the internet running
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Closing the Digital Divide Means More Than Just Getting Connected

A new report shows that convincing unconnected low-income families to become broadband subscribers requires much more than just offering discounted internet service. It also requires digital literacy training that encourages Americans to become life-long digital citizens. In fact, the Technology Policy Institute's report, "Reaching the Unconnected," cites Comcast's broadband adoption program, Internet Essentials, as a great example of a program
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