The Cable Show

This year’s The Cable Show is shaping up to be a show of “firsts.” It’s the first year we’ll be hosting Hiring our Heroes, a job fair for veterans and their families.

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.

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Yesterday, winners of the 2013 Vanguard Awards – the cable industry’s most prestigious honors — were announced.   Originated in 1965, the Vanguard Awards honor the “best of the best” in the cable industry and the previous winners are literally a “who’s who” of the entrepreneurs, pioneers, innovators and creative minds that made cable what it is today.

The Cable Show is more than splashy cable TV networks and the newest apps. Since nothing can make it to your TV and iPad screens without significant behind-the-scenes work by engineers, the show’s Spring Tech Forum is devoted entirely to cable science and technical issues.

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.

It’s been said that we live in a golden age of television. With high-quality programs like Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead, we’ve reached a point in which the quality and production value of TV has reached a level that was once held exclusively by big budget Hollywood films.

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.

Just a quick reminder:  premium exhibit floor locations and sponsorships are now available for The Cable Show 2013, taking place June 10-12 in Washington, DC.  With special promotions available for new and returning exhibitors, we’re making it easier than ever to do business in and around the multi-billion dollar communications industry.  But you’ll need to hurry for the best selection.

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.

ESPN President John Skipper, CNN anchor John King and COX Business Vice President Phil Meeks were featured guests on C-SPAN’s The Communicators program. They discussed a variety of business and technology issues.

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:

Here is some news coverage about The Cable Show 2012 you may have missed: Cable Industry Takes Cues From Silicon Valley – WBUR Boston Powell: Comcast’s Cloud & TV Everywhere – CNBC NCTA CEO on the State of the Cable Industry – Fox Business Conan O’Brien Explains TV’s New Rules – All Things D The Cable Show: Racing Ahead to Fight the Future – The Verge Cable Innovators Descent on Boston – NECN College Kids Dream Up Apps in Cable Convention Contest – Boston Herald MIT, Wellesley Teams Do Well at Cable Hackathon – Boston Herald Cable Show 2012: Sports Will Stay in Play for Years to Come – Hollywood Reporter Cable Show 2012: Conan O’Brien on the New Age of TV: ‘Adapt or Die’ – Broadcasting & Cable Colleges Compete to Build App in 48 Hours – Metro Boston Comcast’s Latest Cable Box May Debut in Boston – Boston Globe NCTA Trends: Mobile video, Watch ESPN and TV Everywhere – CNBC National Cable Conference Comes To Boston – WBUR Boston The Kardashians, Reality TV Stars Invade Hub – WCVB Boston