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We are NCTA — The Internet & Television Association
We represent innovators and creators – an industry building the world’s most powerful technology platform and creating exciting content and services that entertain, inform and inspire consumers every day.
Just as technology is transforming media and connectivity is unleashing entertainment, NCTA must adapt to reflect the vibrancy, diversity and spirit of our members.
MISSION
To bring together diverse perspectives to forge and promote consensus so all our members can continue to drive the industry forward: from policy, to content creation, to delivering compelling consumer experiences.
VISION
We believe in a technology and entertainment future that will advance innovation, inspire creativity, unleash connectivity, and exceed consumer expectations for a wide range of high-quality services.
Leadership
James M. Assey
Executive Vice President
K. Dane Snowden
Chief Operating Officer
William Check
Senior Vice President, Technology and Chief Technology Officer
Rick Chessen
Senior Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Chief Legal Officer
Brian Dietz
Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications
Mark Kulish
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration and CFO
Joanna McIntosh
Senior Vice President and Chief, Government Relations
Rob Rubinovitz
Vice President, Research and Economic Analysis
Jared Sher
Chief Counsel, Program Network Policy & Deputy General Counsel
Rob Stoddard
Senior Vice President, Industry & Association Affairs
Eleanor Winter
Senior Vice President, Special Projects
Board of Directors
Board member
Patrick Esser
CHAIRMAN
President, Cox Communications, Inc.
Dave Watson
VICE CHAIRMAN
President & CEO, Comcast Cable and Senior EVP, Comcast Corporation
Pat McAdaragh
TREASURER
President & CEO, Midco
Bob Bakish
SECRETARY
President & CEO, Viacom, Inc.
Michael K. Powell
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
President & CEO, NCTA
Thomas M. Rutledge
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
Chairman & CEO, Charter Communications
Paul Buccieri
President, A+E Networks Group
Charlie Collier
CEO, Fox Entertainment
Frank M. Drendel
Chairman, CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
Ronald Duncan
CEO & Co-Founder, General Communication, Inc.
John D. Evans
Chairman & CEO, Evans Telecommunications Company
Sandra Howe
Executive Vice President & President, Americas Technetix, Inc.
Alfred Liggins, III
CEO, Urban One
David Nevins
Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks & Chief Creative Officer, CBS Corp.
John Pascarelli
Executive Vice President, Operations, Mediacom Communications Corp
James Pitaro
Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks & President, ESPN
Josh Sapan
President & CEO, AMC Networks
Richard Sjoberg
President & CEO, Sjoberg's, Inc.
John Stankey
CEO, WarnerMedia
David M. Zaslav
President & CEO, Discovery, Inc.
Membership
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Cable System Membership
Content
Benefits
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Representation on Capitol Hill, at the Federal Communications Commission and at other government agencies
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Special Reports
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Participation in the Election of Board Members
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Expertise of NCTA Staff
Eligibility
Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of operating a franchised cable television system is eligible for membership in NCTA.
SMATV (Satellite Master Antenna Television System), MMDS (Multiple Distribution System) and DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) systems are not eligible for Membership. System membership is not open to any incumbent local exchange carrier unless that company was a System member as of February 8, 1996.
NCTA Bylaws require that a company bring into membership all cable systems that it owns or controls. "Owns or controls" is defined as having a 25% or greater interest in a cable system.
Dues
Membership dues are calculated based on total gross revenues derived from the provision of cable services, are charged annually and are paid on a quarterly basis. For details, please download a cable system membership application. For information about membership, please call NCTA's Industry & Association Affairs Department at (202) 222-2430, or email [email protected]
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Cable Programmer Membership
Content
Benefits
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Representation on Capitol Hill, at the Federal Communications Commission and at other government agencies
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Special Reports
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Participation in the Election of Board Members
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Expertise of NCTA Staff
Eligibility
Any person, firm or corporation that, by means other than broadcasting, provides or distributes programming for retransmission by cable systems qualifies for Programmer Membership in NCTA.
Dues
Program Network member dues payments to NCTA are calculated based on total gross revenues from direct and indirect U.S. cable sales and are charged on an annual basis. For details, please download a programmer membership application.
For information about membership, please call NCTA's Industry & Association Affairs Department at (202) 222-2430, or email [email protected]
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Associate Membership
Content
Benefits
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Participation in the Election of Board Members
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Expertise of NCTA Staff
Eligibility
Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the manufacture or distribution of hardware or software products, other than programming, used in cable television systems qualifies for Associate membership in NCTA.
Dues
Associate member dues are based on total gross revenues from direct and indirect U.S. sales or distribution to the cable industry and are charged on an annual basis. For details, please download an associate membership application.
For information about membership, please call NCTA's Industry & Association Affairs Department at (202) 222-2430, or email [email protected]
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Affiliate Membership
Content
Benefits
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Expertise of NCTA Staff
Eligibility
Any person, firm or corporation which provides a service to cable television systems, e.g., law firms, consulting firms, brokerage firms, banking institutions, etc., qualifies for Affiliate membership in NCTA.
Dues
Dues are a flat fee charged on an annual basis. For details, please download an affiliate membership application.
For information about membership, please call NCTA's Industry & Association Affairs Department at (202) 222-2430, or email [email protected]
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NCTA Member Companies
Content
A+E Networks
Africa Channel
Alticast, Inc.
AMC Networks Inc.
ARRIS
Blonder-Tongue Labs, Inc.
Bortz Media & Sports Group, Inc.
Broken Bow TV
Cadent Technologies
Carlsen Resources, Inc.
Casa Systems
Castalia Communications Corp.
CEA Associates, LLC
Charter Communications
Cim-Tel Cable, Inc.
Clear Creek Mutual Telephone
Coltontel
Comcast NBCUniversal
CommScope, Inc.
Conax As
Consolidated Cable Solutions
Cox Communications, Inc.
C-SPAN
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Discovery, Inc.
Disney Media Networks
Duff & Phelps, LLC
Eagle Communications
EWTN Global Catholic Network
Federated Wireless Inc
Fox Networks Group
GCI Cable Inc.
Hallmark Channel (Crown Media Holdings)
Hood Canal Cablevision
Horowitz Associates, Inc.
ION Media Networks
JNR Adjustment Company, Inc.
Mediacom Communications Corporation
MegaBroadband
Midco
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, P.C.
Mountain Zone TV
National Geographic Channel (NGC)
Nelson County Cablevision Inc.
Ovation TV
Rasenberger Media LLC
RBC Daniels
ReelzChannel
REVOLT Media & TV
RIDE TV
Sand Cherry Associates
Service Electric Cablevision
Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
Showtime Networks
Sjoberg's, Inc
SonLife Broadcasting Network
Sony Movie Channel
Stifel Financial Corporation
Technetix
Telecon
TV One
Univision Communications Inc.
UP
Viacom Media Networks
Viamedia
Vivicast Media, LLC
Vyve Broadband
WarnerMedia
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
Xavient Information Systems
Zodiac Interactive
Our Facilities
NCTA opens the doors of its Capitol Hill headquarters to showcase a wide array of cutting-edge technology and multimedia theater, providing its member companies and their affiliates with an exciting opportunity to develop and expand their Washington, D.C. presence.
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Private Entrance
NCTA’s private entrance makes hosting events effortless as guests can find the location and enter easily.
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Lobby
NCTA has a large lobby area to greet visitors.
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Innovation Center
This 1,000 sq. ft. space showcases how internet and television providers are connecting, entertaining and enriching the lives of American consumers and businesses. You can experience everything from how powerful broadband networks are making immersive gaming and the Internet of Things a reality to how the world’s best “on demand” entertainment can be viewed from your living room or a variety of connected devices.
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Anteroom / Theater Lobby
Prior to or following screenings, the Multimedia Theater Lobby is available to member companies for receptions and after-parties. The space can accommodate 40 guests for seated dining events and 100 guests for standing room receptions.
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Boardroom
Member companies may host meetings and/or reception events in our multimedia boardroom as well. The boardroom can accommodate 100 seated dining guests, 200 guests for a standing reception and 35 seated conference guests. Microphone, podium, digital projection capabilities and high-definition flat screen televisions are available for member use during such events.
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Multimedia Theater
One of Washington, DC's most technically advanced locations for premiers, screenings and other industry events, NCTA's two-story, 105 seat, theater features a multi-format high-definition video, 2K and 4K 3D high-frame-rate Dolby Digital Cinema. The theater represents the best audience experiences available including ButtKicker® technology that replicates the "feeling" range of many natural and human sounds and a Dolby Surround 7.1 cinema audio system complete with THX certification.
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Multimedia Theater
One of Washington, DC's most technically advanced locations for premiers, screenings and other industry events, NCTA's two-story, 105 seat, theater features a multi-format high-definition video, 2K and 4K 3D high-frame-rate Dolby Digital Cinema. The theater represents the best audience experiences available including ButtKicker® technology that replicates the "feeling" range of many natural and human sounds and a Dolby Surround 7.1 cinema audio system complete with THX certification.
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Video Studio
In addition to theater and multimedia screening capabilities, we also offer members access to a small video studio with basic editing capabilities. Public Service Announcements and other short videos can be filmed with cable-provided HD cameras and edited on-site with Final Cut Pro editing suite. Mounted cameras, web streaming, video, general video capabilities and audio simulcasting are also offered for those looking to reserve the studio.
If you are interested in reserving the studio, contact Industry & Association Affairs at (202) 222-2441.
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Floor Plan
NCTA opens the doors of its Capitol Hill headquarters to showcase a wide array of cutting-edge technology, providing its member companies and their affiliates with an exciting opportunity to develop and expand their Washington, D.C. presence.