Cable TV Celebrates Black History Month Every Day of the Year
Black History Month has always been a time when America comes together to place Black history, heritage, and culture center stage, and cable TV networks are demonstrating that the Black community needs to be celebrated not just this month, but year-round. From producing shows that lift Black voices and that focus on the Black experience, to launching initiatives that strive to break down barriers for Black talent on and off the screen, the cable industry has long made a commitment to advancing racial equality and social justice through its large reach and influence. Below are just a handful of
TV Stats: 2023 Will Be a Stellar Year for TV
One month into 2023 and cable TV networks are already off to a strong start, picking up where 2022 left off with a barrage of compelling shows that keep audiences coming back time and time again. As more and more original shows hit screens, audiences will surely find engaging and exciting stories that appeal to them throughout the year.
HBO's 'The Last of Us' Turns a Beloved Game Into a TV Ratings Powerhouse
HBO's latest hit, "The Last of Us," isn't just any ordinary drama series. The headline-stealing show is proving to be, as critics are hailing, one of the best live-action video game adaptions ever made. The first installment of the game—developed by Naughty Dog—came out in 2013 and was considered a breakthrough for cinematic and dramatic storytelling. The PlayStation game drew critical acclaim from gamers who eagerly anticipated the second game's release in 2020. This was followed by even more accolades as the sequel sold more than 10 million copies worldwide in just two years. Taking place in
TV Networks Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
As America prepares to celebrate and honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr., cable TV networks have a host of special content and programming at the ready for audiences to learn more about the civil rights leader and the watershed events that he inspired following his fight for racial and social justice equality. Check out a handful of the initiatives and movies that touch on the significance of the upcoming holiday: Noticias Telemundo, along with MSNBC, will host town halls in New Orleans focused on advancing racial equity on January 17 for the 7th annual 'National Day of Racial Healing.'
NCTA’s Programming Stories Year in Review
Another great year for cable TV wraps up, but before audiences dive into the exciting television that lies ahead in 2023, it's worth pointing out a handful of the innovative storytelling moments that NCTA covered in 2022. If this year is any indication, viewers will continue to be amazed as cable TV networks continue to deliver top-notch, compelling, inclusive, and award-winning programming. Celebrating Milestones AMC's hit zombie apocalypse show "The Walking Dead," which transformed into a cultural phenomenon and broader universe, celebrated its final season this past November after 11
Hallmark's New Mahogany Movies Prioritize Diverse Storytelling
Hallmark Media's Mahogany brand debuted its first holiday movie last weekend, "The Holiday Stocking," and more movies under the network's new and inclusive programming brand will follow in 2023. "The Holiday Stocking" is also part of "Countdown to Christmas," the network's expansive and famed rollout of holiday movies. As family and friends gather around screens to enjoy holiday movie-watching parties and traditions over the next few weeks, Hallmark Media has continued to step up its initiatives to elevate diverse voices and perspectives on screen and behind the scenes. A New Programming Line
Record World Cup TV Ratings
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team faces The Netherlands tomorrow in the knockout stage in one of the world's most prestigious sporting events that happens every four years—the FIFA World Cup. While a victory on the field for the U.S. is to be determined, one can most surely bet on a victory for TV ratings, as millions of Americans will gather around screens across the country to watch the game. Viewership Soars For the U.S. v England game on November 25, Fox Sports and Telemundo together garnered 20 million viewers across of all their platforms. Fox Sports reported 15.49 million viewers, a
Happy 50th Birthday, HBO
HBO, the first national cable network, turns 50 years old this week. The success of HBO broke barriers and changed the way TV is distributed, produced, and watched. Going Live Since its launch on November 8, 1972 when it aired the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers, HBO has been a pioneer for new TV technologies and bold stories. Behind the Scenes: HBO was the first network to utilize satellite technology to be offered by cable TV nationwide (before this, TV networks had limited regional reaches). HBO is often credited as being the first modern cable network
Cable TV's Efforts to Produce Authentic Native American Stories
With Native American Heritage Month getting started, it's important to not only celebrate Native American culture and history, but to embrace entertainment and programming that continually speak to diversity and inclusion. Why It's Important: As NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell said at the Kaitz Dinner last month, "For too long, we have left Black and Brown people out of our stories, out of our history, or worse, portrayed them as lesser human beings. It is a tragedy we are all working to address as we work towards diversity and inclusion." He added, "We must continue the hard work of
Q&A: How C-SPAN Is Covering the Midterms
This November, Americans will cast their ballots in the midterm elections. For over 40 years, C-SPAN has provided Americans with an invaluable service by providing an unbiased view into not only the governing process, but the campaign process as well. With the election two weeks away, NCTA interviewed Nate Hurst, a Political Editor at C-SPAN, to learn more about how the network plays its important role in the democratic process. How is C-SPAN’s coverage of the 2022 elections different from previous election years? I feel like each cycle builds on the last one – we see that this year with