7/2/2008
NCTA Announces Convention Co-Chairs for The Cable Show ’09
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today that Michael Willner, Vice Chairman & CEO, Insight Communications and Johnathan Rodgers, President & CEO, TV One, will co-chair The Cable Show '09, the cable industry’s annual conference and international exposition.
6/18/2008
CableCares Effort Leaves Legacy for New Orleans Students
The numbers are in for CableCares. The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) estimates that more than $900,000 in cash, equipment, and in-kind donations was raised for greater New Orleans as part of the cable industry initiative, a community service project to assist ongoing recovery efforts in the New Orleans area. More than 60 cable industry companies, organizations, and associations contributed resources to CableCares.
5/18/2008
McSlarrow Says Cable Leading with “Relentless Innovation”
In keynote remarks during the opening session of The 2008 Cable Show, National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow said cable’s new business growth in a tough economic climate represents a “sea change in the telecommunications landscape” that can be attributed to the industry positioning itself to “lead with relentless innovation.”
5/1/2008
Key Public Policy Issues Featured at The 2008 Cable Show
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA)
announced today that Carlos M. Gutierrez, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, will provide a keynote
address at The Cable Show ’08, on Monday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The
comments of Secretary Gutierrez, the 35th U.S. Secretary of Commerce, will come at the top the
Monday General Session at the Show.
4/30/2008
Kaitz Foundation Expands Diversity Outreach at The Cable Show ’08
The Walter Kaitz Foundation, the cable industry’s foundation for
diversity, announced plans today for its 9th Annual Supplier Diversity Connection Workshop in
conjunction with The Cable Show ’08. In addition, the Kaitz Foundation also released plans for
a first-time program, to be produced in conjunction with BET Networks, which will introduce
minority students and professionals to technical opportunities available in the cable industry.
The Foundation will conclude three days of convention activities by co-producing a panel with
the Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau (CAB) focused on the importance of diversifying the
workforce and marketing efforts to expand a business.
4/17/2008
CableCares Effort in New Orleans Continues to Grow
The cable industry’s “CableCares” initiative, a community service project to assist ongoing recovery efforts in New Orleans has added several new initiatives, expanding plans for rebuilding school playgrounds and libraries, providing educational enhancements for city schools, and additional fundraising to support ongoing rebuilding efforts throughout the city. CableCares will coincide with The Cable Show ’08, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s 57th Annual Convention and International Exposition, in New Orleans from May 18-20, 2008.
3/31/2008
Matt Blank and Anne Sweeney Top List of 2008 NCTA Vanguard Honorees
Matthew Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. and Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney-ABC Television Group, are the 2008 recipients of the cable industry’s top honor, the Vanguard Award for “Distinguished Leadership,” the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today.Sweeney and Blank top the list of nine Vanguard Award winners who will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the cable industry. The 2008 Vanguard Awards will be presented on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at a 4:15 p.m. (CDT) reception and awards ceremony during The Cable Show '08.
3/28/2008
Big Names Coming to the Big Easy
Continuing a tradition of featuring top leaders from cable and related
industries, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today announced a
lineup of industry leaders and visionaries as general session speakers for The Cable Show '08,
NCTA's 57th Annual Convention and International Exposition to be held May 18-20, 2008, in
New Orleans.
3/7/2008
Battle of the Bands Will Raise Funds for New Orleans
Nine bands comprising executives of cable operators, programming networks, cable industry suppliers, and media organizations will headline the “Battle of the Bands” fundraising event at The Cable Show ’08 to benefit New Orleans schools, libraries, and other organizations in the post-Katrina rebuilding effort, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today.
2/7/2008
2008 NCTA Technical Papers Explore the Future of Cable’s Broadband Technology
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today announced that more than 30 leading broadband experts have been selected to author the 2008 NCTA Technical Papers TM and to lead this year’s technical sessions at The Cable Show ’08, NCTA’s 57th Annual Convention and International Exposition, May 18-20, 2008 in New Orleans.
1/31/2008
“CableCares” Initiative to Assist the Children and Schools of New Orleans
The cable industry’s “CableCares” initiative, a community service project to assist ongoing recovery efforts in New Orleans, will focus on rebuilding school playgrounds and libraries and providing enhancements for schools in the City of New Orleans, said Kyle McSlarrow, President & CEO, National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), in remarks today to the Louisiana Cable & Telecommunications Association.
1/29/2008
NCTA Issues Call for 2008 Vanguard Award Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today issued its annual call for nominations for the Vanguard Awards, the cable industry’s highest honor. Now in its 43rd year, the Vanguard Awards honor the cable industry’s foremost leaders and dedicated professionals whose accomplishments merit the recognition of the entire cable industry.
12/10/2007
Cable Show ’08 Registration Opens Today
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today that on-line registration for The Cable Show ’08 is now open. Making its highly anticipated return to the City of New Orleans, the 57th Annual NCTA Convention and International Exposition will take place May 18-20, 2008.
11/28/2007
Cable Show ’08 Will Demonstrate How CableCares
In an effort to show appreciation for a city that has hosted eight annual cable industry national conventions, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today unveiled the details of a comprehensive community service initiative that will assist the New Orleans region in its long-term recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
Under the umbrella of the “CableCares” community service program, and with the assistance of the City of New Orleans, Cox New Orleans, and local organizations helping in the rebuilding efforts, NCTA has identified several areas of need which the cable industry and delegates to Cable Show ’08 will be able to address.
11/9/2007
NCTA Looks For Next Wave in Cable Innovation with Call for 2008 Technical Papers
Building on nearly a half century of groundbreaking innovation NCTA today issued its annual call for submissions to The 2008 NCTA Technical Papers™. Entries selected for inclusion in the NCTA Technical Papers will capture some of cable’s most innovative technology strategies, and continue the tradition of recording these breakthrough engineering concepts. Highlights of accepted papers will be presented at The Cable Show ’08.
11/7/2007
CableNET Now Accepting Demo Proposals
Louisville, Colorado, November 7, 2007 — CableNET®, the cable industry’s showcase of innovative services and technologies, will again be a featured exhibit at the industry’s premier convention, The 2008 Cable Show, CableLabs® and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said today.
9/17/2007
“The Cable Show” Set for 2008 Return to New Orleans
Keeping a commitment to return its annual national convention to New Orleans post-Katrina, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) announced today that The Cable Show ’08 is scheduled May 18-20, 2008 in the Big Easy. The 57th annual convention and international exposition, the cable industry’s premiere U.S. event, will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
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