Sentence examples for broadcasters cable from inspiring English sources

More than broadcasters, cable networks rely extensively on repeats and a handful of signature shows that define their brand.

Over all, the industry, defined in the study as broadcasters, cable networks and telecommunications companies, spent $169.2 million in 2003 on lobbying, up from $145.3 million in 1998.

Its adoption has stalled as broadcasters, cable operators and TV set makers argue about issues like copyright protection and equipment standards.

On top of that, Mr. Wargo said that broadcasters, cable and satellite services have increased promotions for their HDTV services, further bolstering demand.

They send electronic school lessons to rural Africa, the Olympic Games live around the globe and convey TV shows to broadcasters, cable operators and homes equipped with dish antennas.

But Mr. Tauzin said the real harm to consumers came from struggles among broadcasters, cable operators and entertainment and consumer electronics companies over how to make the transition to digital television.

Deprived of telecast rights to cricket matches that now belong to the public broadcaster, cable operators have already begun moving ESPN Star Sports outside of the prime band of channels, where reception and audio quality for cable subscribers is best.

The most recent fight — a high-noon showdown between CBS and Time Warner Cable — ended this week the way all recent confrontations between big broadcasters and cable operators have ended, with the cable operator pulling out a checkbook instead of a gun.

This is the first time a TV cast and crew have interacted on a broadcast with fans via Twitter, although broadcasters and cable companies have experimented with ways to combine TV and Twitter before.

Forty broadcasting deals have been signed around the event, including with national broadcasters, sports cable channels and FEI TV.

Broadcasters and cable networks would love that.