Trust, Accuracy Undercut AI’s Growth

The media space has a trust problem--and when you throw AI into the equation, it magnifies the apprehension from folks who question the validity and accuracy of what they’re viewing. The NAB Show Streaming Summit tackled the issue during Monday's kickoff. Read More

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ESPN’s WrestleMania Plan Marks a Linear TV First

WrestleMania 42 isn’t just the first to be exclusive to ESPN platforms but also the first time part of the main card has aired live on linear television. Read More

NCTA’s Full Connectivity Spectrum

When Cory Gardner joined NCTA, we marveled that his first few days on the job had him on stage at SCTE TechExpo and guiding members of Congress through the exhibit hall. Turns out, he originally wasn’t supposed to be there. Read More

Why Optimum Launched in2 Network

Optimum is expanding its local original programming with this month’s launch of in2, a new channel that houses News 12 original series. Read More

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Introducing CFX – A Note from Our Editor

Cablefax, the trusted voice of the cable and broadband industry for more than two decades, today announced its rebrand to CFX, marking a significant evolution in both name and scope. Read More

What’s Next for Nexstar

Late Friday, a federal judge did what most expected and issued a preliminary injunction putting a pause on the $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar and Tegna . Not surprisingly, Nexstar plans to challenge the ruling Read More

CFX Download on the Vertical Video Revolution

In the past year, several programmers have launched new vertical video features on their DTC streaming apps, all offering sports highlights and altcasts. Read More

Hotel Visit Results in Dish FCC Complaint

A Gray Media exec's visit to a Knoxville hotel resulted in the company filing an retransmission complaint against Dish at the FCC, accusing the MVPS of unauthorized distribution of at least one of its stations. Read More

​​Multiview Not a Slam Dunk for Everyone

Multiview has been a point of focus for distributors and streaming services, and while it’s drawn praise from some, others think the hype will subside in due time. Brian Dunlap , Director of Broadcast &amp Read More

O’Rielly TMT Whiteboard: USF’s Administration Problem

For the last few years, certain communications practitioners have been quite animated over the need to fix the FCC’s Universal Service Fund, focusing solely on the contributions side of the equation. Read More

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Cablefax Most Powerful Women

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The Cablefax team is proud to present the 2025 Most Powerful Women Awards, celebrating the executives whose leadership, vision, and influence are shaping the future of media, broadband, and technology.

This signature program honors women who are setting new standards across the industry—driving innovation, elevating teams, fueling operational excellence, and advancing strategies that define the next era of connectivity and content.

Our honorees represent the full breadth of the ecosystem: leaders transforming technology and operations, pioneers reshaping content and distribution, champions of finance, legal, marketing, customer experience, and the rising stars who are already making a profound impact.

“As our industry continues to evolve at remarkable speed, the women recognized in this issue stand at the forefront of that transformation,” said Amy Maclean, Editorial Director of Cablefax. “Their leadership is bold, strategic, and deeply influential—driving progress not just within their organizations, but across the entire media and broadband landscape.”

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