This is one of the things that’s great about the cable industry. Tech columnist Leslie Ellis has gathered a contingent of cable execs, including Tom Robey of Time Warner Cable and Mark Francisco of Comcast, to run in next month’s Marine Corp Marathon to raise money for the family of Roger Brown. The former editor of CED magazine died last year of melanoma cancer. The team has already raised $26K of its $40K goal. Visit http://www.RunforRoger.com. — How’s this for an original excuse: I had to miss part of Diversity Week to be in Beyonce’s new video single "Irreplaceable"? In the case of cable PR hand Portia Badham, it’s the truth. The one-time producer of CTPAA’s Beacon Awards Ceremony tells us her ‘other’ career also includes appearances in upcoming print ads.

The Daily

Subscribe
Friday–October 15

3Q21 SVOD Tracker

MoffettNathanson is projecting a slowdown in SVOD subscriber momentum for 3Q21, estimating 2021 DTC net adds will come to about 8 million across its coverage portfolio versus the 11 million it saw in 2Q21

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Oct 29
Cablefax Regional Rainmakers Awards
Dec 7
Most Powerful Women Celebration Register to Join Us in NYC to Celebrate!
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB?
VIEW JOBS

Hiring? In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors, The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact John@cynopsis.com for more information.