Cablecast

Cablecast

https://www.cablecast.tv/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tightrope-media-systems/

Cablecast, also known as Tightrope Media Systems, is a privately owned US-based company founded in 1997. Employing approximately 50 people, it specializes in video processing and playout, primarily developing web-centric broadcast automation and digital signage systems. In 2023, the company's revenue was less than $10 million.

Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

41

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Video processing and playout

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

3

News Summary:

Tightrope Media Systems announced plans to demonstrate Cablecast Version 7.9 at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas (February 20, 2025). A separate announcement detailed the demonstration of MediaScribe, a new media accessibility and transcription service, also at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas (March 4, 2025). MediaScribe provides real-time text transcriptions and translations for government meetings, viewable on various devices and cable channels. The increased focus on digital media accessibility by local governments reflects both regulatory compliance and a broader commitment to inclusive communication.

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Cablecast offers 2 products in the media tech and enterprise tech industries. Cablecast's product portfolio comprises of conferencing, ecommerce and customer journey technology and video processing and playout.

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Cablecast's revenues were less than $10M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Cablecast's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is enterprise video and real-time streaming platforms. For full access to Cablecast's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Mar

25th

2025

18:30

New MediaScribe Captioning Service from Tightrope Boosts Accessibility and Cuts Costs for County TV Operations

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, March 25, 2025 – MediaScribe, the new real-time transcription and translation solution from Tightrope Media Systems that will be demonstrated at the 2025 NAB Show (Booth W2615) next month, is already helping two organizations improve government meeting accessibility for their constituencies in-chamber and across their livestreams.

Mar

19th

2025

18:30

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Government Video Podcast Ep. 5, S2 - AI: Government Media’s New Frontier for Public Communication

‍ Hey, GVP listeners! Dana here to tell you to take note: Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It has quickly become a transformative force in video production, media accessibility, and government storytelling. If you’re looking to expand your city’s digital reach, streamline workflows, and meet accessibility regulations, you don’t want to miss my talk with Emmy award-winning television producer Erich Archer.

Mar

9th

2025

18:30

Tightrope Media Systems Launches MediaScribe In-Room Caption and Real-Time Translation Service with Personal Device Integration at NAB 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, March 4, 2025 – Tightrope Media Systems will demonstrate its new MediaScribe media accessibility and transcription service in April at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Booth W2615. Designed to make government meetings more accessible, MediaScribe offers real-time text transcriptions and translations that can be displayed on dedicated on-premise displays, personal mobile devices, and cable channels.

Feb

26th

2025

18:30

Content for All: Municipalities Are Expanding Use of Accessibility Tools

Local governments are stepping up their digital media accessibility efforts, ensuring that all residents—regardless of hearing ability or native language—can engage with civic content. The shift is driven by both compliance requirements and a broader commitment to inclusive government communications.

Feb

23rd

2025

18:30

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NAB 2025: Tightrope Media Systems Announces Cablecast Version 7.9 Upgrade

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, February 20, 2025 – Tightrope Media Systems will demonstrate Cablecast Version 7.9 at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Booth W2615.

Feb

12th

2025

18:30

Government Video Podcast Ep 4, S2 - NAB 2025 Offers Innovation for Government Video Teams

‍ Hi, it’s Michelle, and I’m here to tell you that NAB Show 2025 is not just for broadcasters. If you’re in charge of video, AV, or streaming for your city, NAB Show is a must-attend event.

Feb

5th

2025

18:30

Government Video Podcast Ep 3, S2 - Keeping Up with Consumer Expectations in Government Video

‍ ‍ From changing viewer habits to expanding platforms and accessibility imperatives, local government video production has never been more dynamic. How can you meet the shifting expectations of your audience? I’m Michelle, and we break it down for you in this episode of our Government Video Podcast, with the help of Daniell Krawczyk from Municipal Captioning.

Feb

2nd

2025

18:30

Build Your Best Team for Large Government AV Projects

When it comes to large-scale AV projects in local government, success isn’t just about the right equipment—it’s about assembling the right team. Whether you’re upgrading your city council chamber, implementing closed captioning for accessibility compliance, or launching a new streaming workflow, collaboration between integrators, IT, and stakeholders is key.

Jan

22nd

2025

18:30

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Government Video Podcast Ep. 2 S2 - Modernize Your Meeting Management

‍ Hey, GVP listeners, it’s Michelle. When was the last time your city council meeting workflow felt easy? Between juggling AV systems, ensuring public transparency, and meeting ADA accessibility guidelines, “easy” probably isn’t the word you’d use.

Jan

15th

2025

18:30

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When Disaster Strikes, Be Ready for Crisis Communication

How do residents in your community get the information they need to stay safe and informed when disaster strikes? Government media has a critical role in emergency response. Whether it’s coordinating with public safety partners or delivering life-saving updates, there are lots of tools and strategies local governments can use to enhance emergency preparedness.

Jan

7th

2025

18:30

Government Video Podcast Ep. 1, S2 - Making Meetings Accessible: Behind the Scenes of Fresno’s Multilingual Initiative

‍ Hey there, GVP listeners, it’s Michelle. In our latest episode, we dive into an accessibility initiative that’s redefining how local governments can connect with their diverse communities. I had a talk with Bryan Harley, Executive Director of the Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) in Fresno, California, to talk about their work in launching multilingual audio services for city council meetings.

Dec

18th

2024

17:52

Management Changes, Caretta Research_Monitor Company

Cablecast Community Media Announce New Executive Leadership

Cablecast Community Media, a division of Tightrope Media Systems, has formed a new executive team to lead the business following President Steve Israelsky’s retirement on Dec. 31. As previously announced, Tightrope co-founder/CEO J.J. Parker will take on a more active role as CEO of Cablecast Community Media on Jan.

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