A True Story
The following is not based on a true story … But is actually a true story. OK, pundits and naysayers, top this for customer service. Continue reading
Tim Hermes
Tim and the Bull-Blog
London the Bulldog is back in fine blogging form to share his unique insight into the the many ways technology is changing how people, and canines, watch TV. Continue reading
Honey, Find the Glasses, Kickoff Is in Two Minutes!
Watching the Super Bowl in 3D from your living room can’t be that far in the future. But before anyone pops on those glasses and dodges all the players flying out of the screen during the Big Game, there are obviously some technical and marketing issues to consider first. Continue reading
A Cable-isto Talks To His Dog at Lunchtime
(With the TV On, Of Course)
What do dogs really think about the cable business? It turns out they think quite a bit about it, actually. And it’s not only because they enjoy watching Animal Planet or catching the latest canine-themed viral video on YouTube. London the Bulldog blogs poetic about various topics ranging from DOCSIS to OTT to multi-room DVR and more. Continue reading
Why I Still Love My Set-Top (Really!)
As my wife and I were walking our drooling condominium, known as London the Bulldog, this morning on our daily Starbucks mission, I happened to see a USA Today feature story asking if U.S. consumers really need cable. Should consumers cut the cord, they asked? Continue reading
2010’s Engineering Top Five Acronyms – by a Guy Who Pretends To Understand It
What the heck am I doing in the broadband engineering space? I have a degree in Communications and Spanish, not engineering. However, the cable biz has been my life for over 15 years, so suffice it to say I have half, but a not a full, clue. Continue reading
Engineering Execs Are Made, Not Born
I only ask that you remember these two little letters. GO. Continue reading
…and Then It Happened
One of the great things about being a blogger is that you can fire off opinions, half truths and just-plain-made-up crap that blows into your dome while you happen to be in front of the keyboard. Twist it around a little, add some Tabasco, and you have a spicy nugget of editorial juiciness worthy of publication. Continue reading
Pick Your Decade
My friend Rob and I play a fun historical game we simply call “the Game.” In it, we ask each other ridiculous questions … everything from favorite food to eat while watching the French Revolution (truffles), to one modern piece of gear you could bring to ancient Egypt. Continue reading
Black Friday Approacheth
Chances are that BGR’s age-demographic more or less matches my own. That being said, I hope you can identify with the following. Continue reading
It’s On: Anytime, Anywhere to Any Device
This week, my son and I watched the entire Season Two of Modern Family on my computer. Last summer, my wife watched the entire Season Two of Weeds online, and TWO seasons of True Blood in a single day while lying in bed. So to say we are an over-the-top (OTT) family is an understatement. Continue reading
Turn That Frown Upside Down
I believe we’ve turned the corner. Last week at the SCTE’s annual Cable-Tec EXPO, I had the chance to walk the floor and talk with dozens of vendors serving this market. It’s been two years since I have heard phrases like “things are starting to look up” and “orders are increasing.” Now is that true? Continue reading
Movin’ On Up …
In the crazy world of trade publishing, every once in a while you hit a groove. And when you do, it’s imperative to enjoy it, keep your powder dry, look for the next big opportunity, and most importantly always serve your market. In this case, it’s the engineering and technical execs who serve the 6,000 headends in the U.S. and Canada. That’s a very small niche. Which is just how I like it. Continue reading