Keeping informed and following industry trends is important and also part of the excitement of this industry.  There’s so many resources and smart people sharing knowledge and information.  Here are some articles and blog posts that peaked my interest over the past week.  Grab a coffee and comfortable chair sometime this weekend:

Goodbye BNC, Hello 8P8C | TV Technology by Craig Norris

The inevitable replacement for your old faithful BNC/coax combo is the cheap but rather unsatisfying plastic 8P8C connector on dual unshielded twisted pair (UTP).

NBC Wins Prime-Time TV Ratings (in 18-to-49) for First Time in a Decade | AdAge.com

It’s the first time NBC has finished above fourth place since the 2003-2004 season. It has never managed to recreate the powerful Thursday night comedy block that once was home to series such as “The Cosby Show.”

AMC Series Will Debut on Tumblr Before TV | AdAge.com by Jeanine Poggi

AMC will premiere its new drama, “Halt and Catch Fire,” on Tumblr ahead of its TV debut.