Cable television associations offer a slew of opportunities to put your business in position to receive positive recognition and increase sales. In addition to the members of the cable TV associations who work within the industry in some capacity, you will have opportunities to meet and get to know other cable television professional society members, including those in businesses like yourself that support the cable industry.

Affiliation with cable television organizations provides lobbying and networking opportunities that can be immensely helpful to your own business interests while you support the industry. Membership in professional cable TV associations often means access to information and contacts that can be important to your own company. Regional cable TV organizations offer even more opportunities to network with local business leaders in your community. Approach your membership in cable TV trade organizations from a variety of perspectives.

1. Expand your network through cable television associations

2. Support the industry by participating in cable television organizations

3. Land a better job through cable TV trade associations connections

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Develop business contacts in cable television industry organizations

Cable TV associations hold regular meetings, seminars and conventions for members and interested parties. At national cable television association events, as well as through various committees in which you can participate, you will have many occasions to socialize and network with other business people who support and work within the cable TV organizations. The business leaders you meet could offer a number of trade opportunities for you and your company.

I recommend: The American Cable Association is an advocacy group for customers of small cable companies. At the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, you can join any number of committees or boards that serve the cable television professional society.

Demonstrate your interest by joining cable television organizations

If you want to do business with cable TV companies, you will want to show your support while building relationships with national and local leaders in the industry. You often can do this best by participating in cable TV associations with both your presence and your financial support.

I recommend: The Cable TV Ad Bureau welcomes memberships from cable TV providers and affiliates who serve the industry. Women in Cable Telecommunications is a more strategic national cable television association at which you can find a target audience of professional women leaders and supporters.

Show off your skills at cable TV organizations

Whether you are just breaking into the cable business or you are looking to further your career through a move to another company, you can make some great contacts at cable TV associations. While working with the group and building relationships, you can utilize the educational portions of most cable television associations as well as prove yourself as a stable volunteer.

I recommend: The Cable and Television Association for Marketing is a great place to network and learn more about the industry. They even have a job board. Association of Cable Communicators offers both individual and corporate memberships.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Join committees in cable TV trade organizations to develop closer relationships with others who could be helpful to your career or who can send additional business your way.