Tom Umstead
 R. Thomas Umstead is programming editor for Multichannel News. During his nearly two decade tenure at the weekly publication, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from technology and marketing to content distribution. Umstead has also served as a contributing editor to Cablevision and Video Business magazines, penning editorial columns on sports, programming and pay-per-view-related issues. For more information, contact R. Thomas Umstead at tumstead@reedbusiness.com User Stats
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Picture ThisRecent PostsAvoiding a Diversity Weak FutureSeptember 30, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) With Diversity Week now a footnote in the annals of cable-television event history alongside the Western Show and the Cable ACE Awards, it will be interesting to see if the industry continues to provide the same support to diversity through the NAMIC Conference and the Walter Kaitz Foundation dinner under the new event consolidation plan put forth by the industry’s bigwigs. Recent PostsCable Is Bustin’ Out All OverSeptember 8, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) September is upon us, which means the annual ringing of school bells, the return of pro football and … the debut of cable network original series. OK, the latter is not a traditional rite of fall — in fact, cable usually goes into hibernation while the broadcast networks wipe the sleep out of their eyes from a summer slumber to launch the annual fall and winter slate of new and returning dramas and sitcoms. But this year is different. Fresh off a dominating ratings summer — despite record viewership for NBC's Summer Olympics coverage — cable networks like FX, TNT, Starz and even BET are looking to play on the broadcast networks' turf by premiering original scripted series during the fall months. While the decision to offer shows like FX's Sons of Anarchy in September instead of its traditional summer slot was influenced so...Read More Recent PostsMore Than A Sporting ChanceAugust 19, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (2) Thus far, NBC's Summer Olympics coverage from Beijing has pulled significant audiences in the first week of its two-week coverage blitz – a clear sign that marquee sporting events on television can still draw huge audiences within a very competitive landscape. Recent PostsCable Remembers Mac And HayesAugust 12, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)
Last night CNN’s Larry King Live remembered Mac, who died Saturday at the age of 50 from complications due to pneumonia, with a star-studded tribute show. Comedians D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey –who along with Mac appeared in the Original Kings Of Comedy tour and film – appeared on the show. The 50 year-old Mac gained prominence as a standup comedian, but also won praise for his acting on the big screen in the Ocean Eleven franchise a...Read More Recent PostsForeman Says Boxing Needs A HeroJuly 16, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)
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