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130 Broadband Programs: GOP Lawmakers Ask How Many Are Enough
As ISPs and consumers ponder whether the government will extend the Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband subsidies, Rep. Tony Cárdenas provided a pretty stark assessment. Read More
Next Big Thing: Diversity Week Attendees Told to Act on AI
Diversity Week dove down the AI rabbit hole Tuesday with both The WICT Network and NAMIC hosting sessions on the topic during their respective conferences, and attendance was high as members of both organizations searched for guidance on how to move forward with the technology responsibly. Read More
Tensions Between Programmers, Creatives Top of Mind at NAMIC
During the opening general session of NAMIC’s 37th Annual Conference Wednesday, Will Packer Productions CEO Will Packer said those that will be hit the hardest by Hollywood's strikes are those working behind the scenes or supplying craft services that often work paycheck to paycheck. Read More
Rupert Murdoch to Step Down, Shift Role in November
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp. The move will go into effect in mid-November at the annual general meeting of shareholders for each company, where Murdoch will be appointed to the new role of Chairman Emeritus of each company. Read More
DISH Price Increases Coming Next Month
DISH is increasing the prices of its core packages on Oct. 12, citing a rise in the cost of programming carried in its lineups. “In fact, the fastest growing cost we and all other TV providers have is driven Read More
Cordella Named New NBC Sports Chief
The nearly three-month vacancy of President, NBC Sports was filled Friday, with the company promoting Rick Cordella to the role. He’ll report to NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus . Cordella, who was most Read More
40th Anniversary Kaitz Dinner
There’s no better way to close out Diversity Week than with the annual Kaitz Dinner, and this year’s fundraiser for the Walter Kaitz Foundation raised more than $1.1 million in support of industry organizations supporting DEI efforts and professional development for minority groups. Read More
Waiting for the FCC Five
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel ducked a question about what the agency’s first priority will be once Anna Gomez is seated as a commissioner (she wasn’t sworn in for Thursday’s open meeting, but may be as soon as next week). Read More
Dover Named WIT Winner
The 2023 Women in Technology Award goes to Cox Business VP, Product Megan Dover. Read More
