WASHINGTON, DC – An exclusive one-on-one conversation with Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation, will be the highlight of an upcoming Newsmaker Brunch on Tuesday, May 11 co-sponsored by the Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA). 

The special event is part of The Cable Show 2010, NCTA’s 59th Annual Convention and International Exposition, May 11-13, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

As CEO of Comcast, one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services, Roberts’ influence on Hollywood is significant – and growing.  An audience of Hollywood industry insiders – including producers, directors, script writers, agents and more – will join cable industry executives to hear Roberts’ vision of what the future holds for the production and delivery of entertainment and information content.

“HRTS is committed to offering its members access to some of Hollywood's most accomplished executives,” said Kevin Beggs, President of HRTS, “We are pleased to continue this tradition at our kick-off brunch co-sponsored with the NCTA at The Cable Show with keynote speaker Brian Roberts.  His insights into the industry's future will provide a very exciting launch for the conference.”

“This is the first time we have co-hosted an event with HRTS at a Cable Show, and it reinforces the importance to our business of the Hollywood creative community,” said Kyle McSlarrow, President & CEO, NCTA.  “This is a great opportunity for Hollywood insiders and other influential industry executives to benefit from attending and participating in the Show and the insights into the cable industry that it can provide.”

The Newsmaker Brunch is a ticketed event, open to all HRTS members and Cable Show attendees.  Tickets must be purchased in advance:

• Ticket price for HRTS members is $105 and include access to The Cable Show 2010 opening General Session and an exhibit hall pass good for all day, May 11.  HRTS members may purchase tickets at www.hrts.org. 
• Ticket price for attendees of The Cable Show is $75 and may be purchased at www.thecableshow.com/hrts-brunch.
• Media tickets are complimentary, but space is limited and reservations must be made in advance by contacting Dish Communications at: (818) 508-1000

Event Details
HRTS Newsmaker Brunch
Featuring: Brian Roberts, Chairman & CEO, Comcast Corporation
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 153

For further information on The Cable Show 2010, and to register for periodic updates, visit www.thecableshow.com.  For more information about exhibit space at The Cable Show 2010, contact NCTA Convention Headquarters at (202) 463-7905 or e-mail exhibitinfo@ncta.com.

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NCTA is the principal trade association for the U.S. cable industry, representing cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation's cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks. The cable industry is the nation’s largest broadband provider of high-speed Internet access, serving more than 40 million customers, after investing more than $145 billion to build two-way digital networks with fiber optic technology. Cable companies also provide state-of-the-art digital telephone service to more than 20 million American consumers.

HRTS is the entertainment industry’s premier information and networking forum. Chartered since 1947, the HRTS gathers together leading industry executives and companies representing broadcast and cable networks, studios, talent and management agencies, producers, legal and financial firms, new media companies and more to address issues that are relevant to the ongoing success and future of the entertainment business. Current HRTS membership represents over 700 executives and 48 leading companies from across the entire industry landscape.