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5/8/2008 -- NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow: “NCTA has previously indicated our support for the concept of a test market, and the cable industry has been working closely with broadcasters and other stakeholders to ensure that the February 2009 transition is seamless for television viewers. We applaud Commissioner Copps for proposing the concept of a market trial, and we look forward to working closely with the FCC so that local cable operators are able to help make the Wilmington test pilot – and the full February 2009 broadcast transition – a good experience for consumers.”    » read more »

4/8/2008 -- Statement of NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow:

“Chairman Martin’s proposal is a positive step forward for small cable systems that do not have the capacity to carry broadcast signals in both digital and analog formats. We would like to thank all the Commissioners and a bipartisan group of Members of Congress for their recognition that this exemption is critical for small cable systems. We look forward to working with members of the Commission toward swift adoption of an order that advances the DTV transition and provides appropriate relief and needed certainty to all owners of small cable systems.”    » read more »

LONDON/BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, D.C./NEW ORLEANS, 4/8/2008 – The cable industry’s main trade bodies in the US and Europe are pleased to announce a wide-ranging partnership providing preferential rates to their members and delegates attending their respective industry conferences.

Cable Congress 08, organised by Cable Europe, and The Cable Show ’08, organised by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), offer the most exciting networking opportunities for cable professionals on either side of the Atlantic, as well as providing exclusive insights into the future of the cable industry.    » read more »

Paul Allen included in this year’s honor roll of nine winners to be recognized during The Cable Show ’08

WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/31/2008 – 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.    » read more »

3/27/2008 -- Kyle McSlarrow, President & CEO, NCTA:    » read more »

3/27/2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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.    » read more »

3/26/2008 -- Comment from Brian Dietz, Vice President, Communications, NCTA, in response to Verizon's request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) "make it as easy for consumers to choose a new video provider as it already is for them to switch voice providers."    » read more »

3/26/2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. – As cable operators nationwide continue to deploy tru2way™ technology supporting new interactive TV services that will work without a set-top box, content innovators, applications developers and new media visionaries will join together for a conference in conjunction with The Cable Show ’08 that will enhance deployment of this platform.

Formerly called the “OpenCable Applications Platform,” tru2way represents an exciting new era for interactive television that will allow consumers to access creative applications anywhere within cable’s footprint in which the software platform has been deployed.    » read more »

NEW YORK, March 10, 2008 - Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) today announced that Senior Executive Vice President & CFO Robert Marcus will participate in the Bear Stearns' Media Conference on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Palm Beach, FL.

Mr. Marcus's remarks are expected to begin at approximately 10:00 am ET. An audio Webcast will be available online at imewarnercable.com/investors. .    » read more »

February 8, 2008 - In Beta Research Corp.’s annual survey of cable operators regarding their interest in emerging and/or digital networks, ESPNU received high scores among operators planning to add networks to basic or digital cable. ESPNU tied for third among all emerging networks, with more than one-third of all respondents agreeing they were very interested or fairly interested in carrying the channel by the end of 2008.    » read more »

Joins more than 190 affiliates in carrying top collegiate programming

January 30, 2008, MASSILLON, OH and CHICAGO, IL – Massillon Cable TV, Inc. (MCTV), a leading provider of video, data, and voice services to residential, small business and commercial customers in Massillon and Wooster, Ohio, and the Big Ten Network today announced that MCTV will provide Big Ten Network to its expanded basic television customers beginning Feb. 6. Big Ten Network will be seen on MCTV's Channel 33.    » read more »

Awards to Honor Cable Industry’s Best at The 2008 Cable Show

1/29/2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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.    » read more »

Tells Both Parties His Offer Still Stands

12/18/2007 -- WASHINGTON DC – Senator John Kerry sent a letter to National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell and cable executives from Time Warner and Comcast today, regarding their reluctance to come to Washington and reach an agreement that would broaden access to the December 29th Patriots-Giants game.    » read more »

NCTA Announces Details of Multi-Faceted Campaign to Assist in the Rebuilding Efforts for its 2008 Convention Host City

11/28/2007, WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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.    » read more »

11/14/2007 -- NCTA's Kyle McSlarrow Statement:    » read more »