Tightrope Media Systems

It’s that time of year again—All Hands week at Tightrope!
The one week where the full crew gets together in person to talk shop, share wins, and spend some quality time that’s about work and not work.
There’s always strategy, a few laughs, and a lot of energy in the room—and it’s a big part of what makes this team tick year-round.
We wait for this week all year, and it never disappoints!

What an incredible week at the NATOA Annual Conference in New Orleans last week 🎉 Alongside sponsoring the opening reception, we set up something special during the Programming Sessions—live captions powered by MediaScribe.

Attendees could follow along on a monitor next to the stage or scan a QR code to view captions in their preferred language right from their phones. The response in the room was inspiring—proof of how impactful accessible tools can be for engagement.

Want to see how MediaScribe works? Get a tour here: https://go.mediascribe.ai/mediascribe-tour

Trying to make sense of WCAG compliance for your media content? You're not alone—and we’ve got some lessons to share.

Join Tightrope's upcoming webinar—Unlocking Accessibility: Lessons From Tightrope’s WCAG and VPAT Journey, on May 22, 1 pm CT.

We’ll break down what it really took to get our Cablecast Internet Channels WCAG-compliant and build a solid VPAT—captioning, contrast, screen readers, all of it.

Whether you're just starting out or deep into the process, this session will give you practical takeaways to help build your own roadmap to accessibility—and avoid some of the headaches we faced along the way.
Sign up here: https://go.trms.com/sm-unlocking-accessibility-webinar

After a remarkable 45-year career in the cable and community media industries, Steve Israelsky is hanging up his hat as President of Cablecast Community Media at the end of this year.

Steve has been the steady hand guiding Cablecast’s evolution, from cable playout to live streaming and OTT platforms, always staying true to what matters most: empowering communities and putting customer needs first. For those who’ve worked with Steve, you know his leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about heart, vision, and a knack for making big ideas happen.

As we celebrate his well-earned retirement, we can’t help but smile knowing his legacy will continue to shape what’s next for Cablecast. Join us in thanking Steve for his years of leadership and wishing him all the best in his next adventure.

Read more about Steve’s incredible journey here: https://go.cablecast.tv/sm-steve-retirement-announcement