The Skinny

We all expect our favorite programming to not only be there when we want to watch it, but also for it to be easy to access. TVP Polonia subscribers woke up last week to find the channel was no longer broadcasting with no alternative to view its programs. But it's not all bah humbug ahead of the holidays, and we're shedding a spotlight on how Comcast has upped the standard on what it means for a cable operator to consider accessibility and inclusivity for all within its product suite.

It all started back in 2013. Comcast built a dedicated Accessibility Lab as a reminder to every designer and engineer to create products with accessibility and inclusive design top of mind. Read More »




Subscribers to Polish service TVP Polonia were surprised last week to find the channel was no longer broadcasting. Read More »




Vizio is the latest to join the ad industry, forming Vizio Ads, a unit that sells advertising on its own SmartCast operating system. Read More »




Comcast hired Monty Sarhan, who most recently was evp, gm at EPIX, to replace Jen Gaiski as svp, content acquisition. Read More »




TiVo may have built its reputation on its DVR and guide, but CEO Dave Shull doesn’t want people using the ‘d-word’ or the ‘g-word’ any more. Read More »




Day 2 of the T-Mobile/Sprint merger trial is in the books, and T-Mobile is already feeling “very good” about its chances to succeed against the 14 state AGs suing to block the transaction. Read More »




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