Disney's 'American Born Chinese' Puts a New Spin on the Immigrant Child Experience
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is about recognizing the culture, heritage, and contributions of this rich demographic, and cable TV networks are continuing to do their part to celebrate diversity through storytelling and to increase representation on screen. One upcoming show that is already making headlines and that seeks to honor, elevate, and shine a light on this traditionally underrepresented group of people is Disney's "American Born Chinese." Bringing a Unique Story to the Screen Based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang (who also works on the show), the coming-of
Hollywood Creative Forum Is 'Staying Focused' on Diversity and Inclusion
This week, studio network executives, writers, directors, producers, and TV content creators are gathered in West Hollywood for the Hollywood Creative Forum (HCF) to share inclusion strategies and to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work throughout the changing media and entertainment landscape. What Is HCF? Produced by the Walter Kaitz Foundation—which raises funds through its robust grants program for initiatives and organizations dedicated to DEI—the HCF is over 10 years old and is a networking experience designed to help diverse creatives and creators get a break in the
How Broadband-Powered Remote Work Is Good for the Environment
Earth Day is tomorrow, and cable providers and TV networks continue to do their part to implement best practices to conserve the environment and to minimize their carbon footprints. One critical area powered by the cable industry also worth highlighting in honor of the day is the broadband connectivity that millions of people rely on every day, including for remote work. Why It Matters: Thanks to robust cable broadband networks, which performed brilliantly throughout the early stages of the pandemic when internet traffic reached historic and unprecedented numbers, remote work is resulting in
Cable TV Networks Prioritize Environmental Sustainability
Cable TV networks strive to bring positive environmental change every day not only through the influential content they produce, but through their business practices and strategies to lower greenhouse gas emissions, invest in clean energy, and to serve as models for other industries and businesses in conserving the planet. In recognition of Earth Day this Saturday, here are a few sustainability efforts underway at cable TV networks to create more environmentally friendly workplaces and communities. Green Practices On Set Behind the scenes, crews are supporting sustainable TV production through
Cable Providers Are Forging a Greener Future
With Earth Day approaching, it's worth highlighting efforts underway throughout the cable industry to minimize carbon emissions and to foster a more sustainable and energy efficient work environment. Whether it's through industry-wide initiatives or individual company programs, here are just a few ways that cable providers are seeking greener business practices. Achieving Carbon Neutrality Cable providers are on the path to becoming carbon neutral through their carbon reduction plans and projects. Charter, Comcast, and Cox have committed to carbon neutrality on or before 2035. Comcast has
Diversity Is an Industry Priority Every Month of the Year
Fostering and embracing diversity within and outside of the workforce has long been a priority for the cable industry, and there's no better time to reflect on the importance of these efforts than during Diversity Month, which runs throughout April. Industry-Wide Initiatives Are Building a More Inclusive World The cable industry is a leader when it comes to its efforts towards increasing the representation of women and people of color on screen and across its workforce. Highlighted below are initiatives and industry-based organizations that are making an impact across the media and
VIDEO: Cable Employees Make an Impact
From the field to the office, employees share how their work keeps America connected.
Internet Trends, Fueled by Broadband, That Continue to Soar
America and the world look much different three years after COVID was declared a pandemic. While most COVID protocols are now in the past, certain internet trends have prevailed and will continue to grow exponentially in the future. Powered by America's broadband networks, these trends are forever transforming the way people live, work, learn, and play. And as cable providers further expand and upgrade their networks, and with 10G on the way, anything is possible for America's future. Here are a handful of areas where broadband connectivity continues to play a heightened and critical role in
Broadband Stats: Cable’s Network Investment
Cable’s decades-long infrastructure investment has resulted in fast and resilient networks that are far ahead of demand and built to power the next transformational technology. And soon enough, cable’s 10G speeds will enable a whole new set of immersive experiences.
Three Ways Rural Broadband Is Creating Positive Change
The regions where miles of farmland separate neighbors, harsh terrain makes travel challenging, and important services are many hours away, a high-speed broadband network is a critical conduit to society. The bottom line: Cable broadband providers invest billions of dollars annually to build robust networks throughout the country including some of the most remote regions in the world. And with an upcoming injection of federal infrastructure funding coming soon, public-private partnerships will further expand these important networks to unserved rural communities to connect those Americans who