Eco-Friendly TV Set-Top Boxes and Internet Equipment Are Saving Money and the Planet
TV set-top boxes and internet equipment in the home are doing more than just providing entertainment and information—they're also playing a crucial role in reducing carbon footprints and saving consumers billions of dollars. New data released Recent independent reports from D+R International, Ltd. highlight the impact that energy-efficient set-top boxes and internet devices like routers and modems have had over the past decade, revealing significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as significant cost savings for consumers. What’s driving the change The nation’s
Broadband Stats: Cable’s Labor Force
Monday is Labor Day, a time to reflect on the workers that power the nation. The cable industry is extraordinarily proud of the hard work done each day to keep the country connected and entertained and is committed to extending networks to every corner of the country. To learn more about the critical, often challenging work cable crews face in the field, be sure to stream the docufilm “Every Last Mile,” which gives a first-hand account of the intense conditions crews face to get everyone connected.
New Reports Show Eco-Friendly TV Set-top Boxes and Home Internet Equipment Reduce Carbon Footprint, Save Consumers Billions
Arlington, VA – August 19, 2024 – The nation’s leading internet, cable, satellite, and telco service providers and associated equipment manufacturers continue to score significant energy savings for consumers under two award-winning voluntary agreements developed with energy efficiency advocates and supported by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, and CableLabs, according to two new independent audit reports issued today by D+R International, Ltd. Under the first program for video services, national set-top box annual energy consumption has
Celebrating Pride Month: How the Cable Industry is Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities
As Pride Month unfolds, the conversation around LGBTQ+ equality and representation takes center stage. From vibrant Pride parades to insightful discussions and employee-led activities, the cable industry continues to embrace diversity and inclusion in meaningful ways. Learn about some of the initiatives NCTA members have instituted to recognize the importance of the month. Comcast NBCUniversal has Xfinity’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV destination with new features and content collections under the theme “Universal Truths Don’t Change. Love Unites.” To this end, Comcast’s “Newsmakers” series will feature
‘Bad River’: Comcast Chronicles a Native Community’s Fight for Sovereignty
Comcast NBCUniversal's Black Experience partnered with acclaimed filmmaker Mary Mazzio and NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill to produce “Bad River”, a documentary that chronicles the troubled history and present struggle of the Bad River Ojibwe, a Native community in northern Wisconsin. A David vs. Goliath battle The film follows the Bad River Ojibwe as they contest a 70-year-old pipeline on the brink of rupture into Lake Superior, the largest freshwater resource in North America and approximately 20% of the entire world's freshwater supply. For the Bad River Ojibwe, a pipeline rupture would
NAMIC Vision Awards Celebrate Diversity on Screen
Earlier this month, NAMIC announced the winners of the 30th annual NAMIC Vision Awards, honoring original programming that best reflects the increasingly diverse, multi-ethnic, and multicultural viewing audience. For 44 years, NAMIC has been the premier organization that educates, advocates, and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. This year, OWN, Disney+, CNN, ESPN, Nat Geo WILD, and Peacock were among the Vision Award winners, for programming ranging from documentary series to an animated children’s show. OWN The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), founded by Oprah
Walter Kaitz Foundation Partners With Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Foundation
The Walter Kaitz Foundation announced a new partnership with the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab last month. Spearheaded by Hillman Grad, the media company founded by Emmy award winning writer, producer, and creator, Lena Waithe, this program provides a six-month intensive development opportunity for a diverse range of actors, writers, and producers. Renewed commitment to developing diverse talent "Amplifying the voices of underrepresented artists and creating pathways for their success is foundational to the work we do at Hillman Grad. The generous support of the Walter Kaitz Foundation will
Industry Stats: Cable’s Sustainability Efforts
This Earth Week, the cable industry continues looking at the progress already made toward building a more sustainable future. Here are a few ways the industry has made a measurable impact by going green.
On Earth Day and Every Day, the Cable Industry Pursues Sustainability
Today is Earth Day, a time to reflect on humans' impact on the planet and what can be done to build a more sustainable future. Whether greening business practices, setting ambitious climate goals, or shining the light on pressing environmental issues, the cable industry is driving progress on environmental sustainability. Here are just a few examples of how the cable industry, across the board, is doing its part to work towards a more sustainable world. Efficient networks: broadband infrastructure Increased energy efficiency for devices and changes across the network footprint have helped
Industry Stats: Women Advancing in the Workforce
March is Women’s History Month, and while the cable industry celebrates and supports women year-round, the month provides an opportunity to check in on how well the workforce actually stacks up. Every few years, WICT commissions the PAR Survey, an analysis of representation in the cable industry workforce across all levels and all segments. While the 2024 report has yet to be released, the most recent report shows gains for women in the cable workforce, notably during a time (2019-2021) when employment was upended for millions as the coronavirus pandemic brought unprecedented uncertainty into