Cable

ahead at warp speed. Video on demand, high-speed Internet service and digital video recorders all have become part of the landscape for cable operators and consumers.

As Mediaweek senior reporter Mike Shields reports in “Short Order,” cable programmers are seeking out even more options for consumers, and not necessarily on the TV. Programmers now are considering what content is appropriate for other screens, including mobile phones, computers and iPods. Cable TV shows are edited for short-form presentations and expanded with additional content for streaming over the Internet.