Posts Tagged ‘The Cable Show’

Last week cable technology and TV had its biggest week of the year – The Cable Show. We heard from amazing speakers like Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, U.S.

The Cable Show 2013 was a huge hit! Thank you to all of the attendees, exhibitors, and media who made cable’s biggest week a success. This week’s #BroadData is a look at the impressive numbers that added up to make this year’s The Cable Show a convention unlike any other.

In a final Imagine Park session, Tony Werner of Comcast led a conversation about the cable company’s announcements and developments at the Show.  Werner was joined by Leslie Ellis in the discussion.

“Storytelling,” Powell started off, “is the most ancient of human endeavors.  It lets us learn our history, share a laugh, feel a thrill, celebrate, and mourn together.” From that foundation, and in front of a crowd of thousands both here in Washington, D.C.

The final touches are going onto the Walter E. Washington Convention Center here in Washington, D.C. and we’re mere hours away from the doors swinging open.

In four short days, this year’s Cable Show opens its doors just a few blocks from NCTA’s office right here in D.C.  It’s a showcase of what’s happening in cable tech and television and if you’re not careful, you’ll miss something big.

Whether you are new to The Cable Show or an industry trade show veteran, you can never be too prepared. So we put together a handy survival guide of dos and don’ts to make your life easier when you come into D.C.

Coming to The Cable Show 2013 is more than just three days of news, technology, and panel discussions. It’s also a chance to break out of your normal routine, meet other cable professionals, and explore a city you may not be familiar with.

On Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the new Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership. The program is designed to support returning military service members by offering training for industry-recognized IT certification.

Great leadership in the cable industry has lead to delivering broadband access to 93% of Americans and has heralded in a new golden age in television.

Can you believe The Cable Show 2013 is only four months away?  The show comes to Washington, DC, June 10-12th and there are a million reasons you should be there.  Here are just a few.

The 2012 Spring Technical Forum Proceedings are now available for purchase. These cable tech white papers are an invaluable companion piece to this year’s Spring Tech Forum sessions.

NCTA President & CEO Michael Powell and Time Warner Cable’s Chairman and CEO Glenn Britt were featured guests on C-SPAN’s The Communicators program this past week.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: This look at innovation, as written by guest contributor Russell Howard, first appeared in longer form on The Cable Show’s blog.] The cable industry has deservedly built its reputation on innovation.

According to  AllThingsDigital.com   O’Brien “[has] learned to embrace YouTube, Tumblr, Twitter, etc” as part of the new world of Social TV. But don’t just take their word for it, watch the entire Conan O’Brien interview: