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A Huge Family Reunion – #TIS18
“It’s just a huge family reunion,” is how NCTC Vice President of Operations Brian Jones describes The Independent Show. He and Caprice Caster, NCTC’s Event Planning & Marketing Specialist, reflect on some of the highlights of TIS2018 and some of the speakers, such as cable pioneer John Hendricks and Top Chef Brook Williamson, who enlightened…
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Creating a Culture of Integrity #Summit26
“It’s living your life the right way, so that others follow,” is how Patricia Boyers, president and CEO of Boycom Cablevision describes how one creates a culture of integrity. Although her comments are made in the context of creating a business that serves its customers and community, she is quick to point out that this…
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Agile Training Leads to Progression Opportunities #Summit26
“If you look at the Millennial and Generation Z generations is that investment [in employee training & development] and being able to see a progression opportunity as it keys in with employees and builds loyalty to organizations,” says Stacey Slaughter, President & CEO of NCTI. Speaking at the ACA Connects Summit 26, Slaughter points out…
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Purple Ties that Bind #Summit26
Bob Gessner Speaking at ACA Connects Summit 26 “We are a collaborative, cooperative organization and our goal is to find the right policy and not the right politics,” says America’s Communications Association Chairman Bob Gessner in the above interview filmed at the ACA Connects Summit. He explains that the choice of purple accouterments was intentional…
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From Standards to Training & More #Summit26
SCTE-ISBE is unique in its dual role as standards body and technology training and information hub for telecommunications’ professionals. As a grassroots organization built by members at the chapter-level, it brings a bottom-up, practical approach to standards. Still, SCTE-ISBE CEO and president, Mark Dzuban indicates, that about 10-years ago, they realized they needed to change…
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A Wide Swath of Opportunities #Summit26
“They have done the hard work….this is a wonderful association full of companies who have met consumer demand,” exclaimed FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly at ACA Connects Summit 26. O’Rielly was speaking of ACA Connects members and their construction of broadband networks in rural America. In the above interview, O’Rielly makes an impassioned defense of capitalism…
