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Consumers Are Staying Home, Not Cutting Cable- New research shows that, even though more than seven out of ten U.S. households think that the economy is either in a recession or heading toward a depression, cable's broadband and television services are well positioned to weather the storm.
What is Tru2way?- Tru2way technology promises to dramatically increase cable's capability to create and deploy an array of exciting new interactive services for consumers. Find out more at CTAM's Tru2way Guide.
HDTVs in More than Half of All U.S. Homes; Seven in Ten Receive HD Programming Package- As HDTVs become more and more common, we explore the adoption of entertainment and technology products and services, and the likelihood for future adoption.
8% of Broadband Users Are "Extreme Techies" - Watching Online Video 1.5 Hours a Week- Representing eight percent of the total adult 18 and older broadband population, which equals 4.6 million viewers, this group is the most advanced of all segments in consumption of online video.
Over 1.7 Million Served by the Cable Mover Hotline- The Cable Mover Hotline® is the cable industry's nationwide toll-free system making it simple for movers to order cable for their new address.
Solutions for Small Business Webcast Series to feature NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg on November 17- The second Webcast in the Solutions for Small Business series will feature Dr. William Dunkelberg, Chief Economist of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Professor of Economics, and former Dean, School of Business and Management, at Temple University. Preview (mp3)
Other Cable "InSites"
NCTA- The National Cable and Telecommunications Association is the principal trade association of the cable television industry in the United States.
CableLabs- Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs®), a nonprofit research and development consortium, is dedicated to helping its cable operator members integrate new cable telecommunications technologies into their business objectives.
The Optimum Advisor- Optimum's site explains the variety of services cable offers the consumer.
Blog: What's Alan Watching?- Alan Sepinwall of the Newark Star-Ledger has a blog dedicated to broadcast and cable programming news.
Blog: Aaron Barnhardt's TV Barn- The Kansas City Star's TV Critic has a blog that focuses on programming news.
Blog: Media 3.0 with Shelly Palmer- Palmer's blog on new media and new technology will specially feature the 2007 CES during the show this week