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Ringing In 35 Years: NCTA’s Bell Looks Back at Events that Shaped Cable

Last week, NCTA SVP, Creative Services Mark Bell clocked in for the final time after 35 years with the association. That role made him a critical strategist for NCTA’s former trade shows and its current live events, including the just-wrapped reimagined Kaitz Event. Before he headed off into retirement and Kristin Buch stepped into his role, Cablefax chatted with Bell about his time in the industry. Read More

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Public Knowledge Event Tackles FCC, Public Interest

With Congress not yet holding any oversight hearings on independent agencies, such as the FCC and FTC, frequent GOP critic Public Knowledge decided to hold its own Wednesday. Read More

Disney Stays Poised in YouTube TV Fight

Disney’s earnings call covered everything from streaming growth to where the company stands on current M&A rumors, yet the ongoing carriage dispute with YouTube TV cast a shadow over the House of Mouse’s results to close out the fiscal year. Read More

3Q Was Rough for Cable—What Happened?

The concept of cable companies struggling to spark consistent subscriber growth isn’t new. But when the sub losses stack for companies and the industry at large, there’s an underlying sense of skepticism from analysts. Read More

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Bipartisan Petition Takes Aim at FCC News Distortion Policy

A bipartisan group of seven former FCC chairs and commissioners—five Republicans and two Democrats—signed a petition calling on the FCC to rescind its news distortion policy. The plea, which was filed Read More

Permitting Preview

ACA Connects SVP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs Brian Hurley previewed that the association will recommend the FCC come up with a shot clock framework for states and localities to act on permits and urge it to establish limits on fee amounts that are presumed to be permissible. Read More

O’Rielly’s TMT Whiteboard: Senator Ernst is Right on the (Broadband) Money

By Michael O’Rielly A lot of digital ink has been used identifying and discussing the vast number of federal programs dedicated to promoting broadband. While broadband technology is without a doubt Read More

Newsmax Jumps on the Phone

Welcome to the earnings call rotation, Newsmax . The news network held its first call since going public in March, and while 3Q25 saw it increase revenue YOY, Newsmax reported a quarterly net loss of $4.1 Read More

Let the WBD Auction Begin

With Warner Bros. Discovery hoping to finalize its future by the end of the year, it’s showtime for companies interested in making an offer. WBD has set Thursday as the deadline for nonbinding first-round Read More

Viamedia All In On AI with Brand and Platform Refresh

Viamedia has transformed into Viamedia.ai, a next-generation ad tech company built to solve the challenges of today’s fragmented media ecosystem. Read More

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Current Issue: October 2025

Cablefax Voices of Impact

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The Cablefax team is proud to present the 2025 Voices of Impact & Workplace Culture Awards, recognizing the executives, teams, and organizations driving meaningful change across media and connectivity.

Evolving from Cablefax’s long-standing Diversity & Pride List, this program honors those redefining what leadership looks like today—through inclusion, empathy, innovation, and purpose.

Our honorees represent the full spectrum of influence across the industry: executives fostering belonging, teams championing equity, and companies cultivating environments where creativity and collaboration thrive.

“As our industry continues to transform, one thing remains constant—the power of people to drive meaningful change. The Voices of Impact & Workplace Culture Awards celebrate leaders who are redefining what leadership looks like today: grounded in empathy, fueled by innovation, and guided by a commitment to inclusion and collaboration,” said Amy Maclean, Editorial Director of Cablefax.

We invite you to explore this year’s honorees and discover how their leadership is shaping stronger, more connected workplaces for all at www.cfxvoicesofimpact.com.

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