Lenexa, Kan.–The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), representing more than 750 small and mid-sized independent cable operators across the U.S., today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Katie Espeseth, vice president, EPB Chattanooga; Brad Moline, president, Allo Communications; Matt Weller, president, All West Communications; and Tom Whitaker, senior vice president-cable, Shentel Communications were elected to the board on July 29 at NCTC’s annual members’ meeting, The Independent Show, in Anaheim, California.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), wraps up today after four days of powerful insights about the dynamic changes in the industry and how operators can propel their business to future success.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), heads into day three with discussions around how operators can capture future opportunities, and looks into the future by exploring new technologies and new players in the industry that will help operators continue to meet their customers’ needs and thrive amid the evolving pay-TV ecosystem.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), is in full swing, with today’s sessions covering how operators can manage the ever-expanding and changing pay-TV and broadband ecosystem.
Anaheim, CA—The 2018 Independent Show (TIS), presented by the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA), opens today at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. TIS 2018 focuses on the great opportunities enabled by broadband investment while coping with disruption in the traditional pay-TV space and keeping close watch on the regulatory and legislative arena in Washington, D.C. The show, now in its 13th year, runs through August 1.
Anaheim, CA—The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and the American Cable Association (ACA) present the “wow” factor at the 2018 Independent Show (TIS), July 29 – August 1 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. TIS brings together nearly 1,200 industry professionals including traditional cable, telcos, broadband-only and municipalities from across the U.S. for thought-provoking sessions, captivating keynotes, and celebrity speakers that will help attendees better understand the changing landscape of pay TV and broadband.
CuriosityStream Offers NCTC Members Direct Access to SVOD Created by Founder of the Discovery Channel
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CuriosityStream, home to award-winning original documentary features and series exploring science, space, technology, history, nature, health and more, has signed a comprehensive deal with the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC). The announcement comes as NCTC members convene at the annual Winter Educational Conference, February 12-13 in San Antonio, TX.
Agreement Provides More than 800 Pay TV Providers A New Option for Video Delivery Technology to Help Them Remain Competitive
NCTC Files FCC Comments Documenting Harms to Small Cable Subscribers “A Tax on Rural America”
Lenexa, KS – The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), which represents more than 800 small and midsized independent cable operators across the country, filed comments last week with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documenting the harm to millions of consumers in rural America that would result from the Sinclair-Tribune merger. The NCTC urged the Commission to ensure competition and prevent small cable operators and their subscribers from being harmed. NCTC members operate primarily in rural and smaller markets.
Lenexa, KS – The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), which represents 800 of the smallest, most rural cable operators in the country, today expressed concerns about the proposed Sinclair-Tribune merger, saying it believes Sinclair will use its size to impose disproportionally higher costs on smaller operators, leading to significant cost increases for consumers. NCTC believes recent negotiating tactics used by Sinclair provide a clear indication that the company will wield its dominant power to take advantage of much smaller companies. NCTC rarely comments on pending merger activity but the urgent situation with Sinclair has necessitated a public response.
Campaign Launch Timed To 25th Anniversary Of Retrans' Birth
PITTSBURGH, October 4, 2017 -The American Cable Association (ACA) today launched TV Ransom, a national campaign to set the record straight that corporate broadcasters are to blame for out-of-control retransmission consent fees and TV station blackouts that blindside consumers with the needless loss of their favorite news, weather reports, and national sporting and entertainment events.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – (August 8th, 2017) – In July, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) took action to enhance their vendor offering for their member companies -partnering with Validity Screening Solutions (www.validityscreening.com) to conduct independent background checks on all potential employees. “This is an opportunity to provide more value to the NCTC and its member operators,” said Darren Dupriest, Validity Screening Solution’s President and CEO.
PITTSBURGH, August 14, 2017 - The American Cable Association urged the Federal Communications Commission to maintain the scope of its competition-enhancing program access rules, thereby protecting the legal rights of small cable operators that seek to distribute TV programming owned by rival pay-TV distributors.
Approval Would Send Retransmission Consent Fees, TV Signal Blackouts Soaring
PITTSBURGH, August 8, 2017 - The American Cable Association is urging the Federal Communications Commission to reject Sinclair's proposed megamerger with Tribune Media Co. to protect competition and consumers from being forced to pay higher fees to receive local broadcast stations that are owned by the combined company.
Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIEA) today announced an agreement to offer PlayStation™Vue, the pioneering Internet-based live TV service, to customers of the 850+ cable and broadband systems comprising the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC).
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 26, 2017 - A senior FCC official today addressed the Independent Show to discuss recent regulatory developments affecting small and mid-sized cable operators, referring to several actions designed to remove regulatory underbrush and ease paperwork burdens.
SUWANEE, Ga – July 24, 2017 – ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced the availability of three advanced set-tops providing the TiVo® user experience, that support the NCTC VU-IT! Program. The NCTC VU-IT! Program is focused on enabling independent operators to deliver integrated OTT services alongside standard cable programming.
NCTC’s 850+ Members to Have Access to Live Streaming TV Bundle for First Time
NEW YORK, NY and LENEXA, KS – JULY 22, 2017 – fuboTV (fubo.tv) has partnered with the National Cable Television Cooperative (nctconline.org) to enable its 850+ member companies the ability to provide a broadband and over-the-top (OTT) streaming TV bundle. Through this partnership, announced ahead of The Independent Show – NCTC’s annual industry conference, taking place July 23-26 in Indianapolis, IN – members will have the opportunity to offer their collective customer base of nine million subscribers access to the leading sports-first virtual MVPD in the U.S.
Lenexa, KS, July 17, 2017 - The National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) hired Jon Radloff, formerly VP of Product Development for Comcast, for a newly-created role of VP, Video Solutions. Radloff had been consulting for NCTC since January of this year, managing a major RFI process with suppliers of next generation video platforms.