we arenership with ntca happy to roll out the red carpet. where were charred to make this a fun and productive show for everyone -- we worked hard to make this a fun and productive show for everyone. we are demonstrating the innovation of cable and the power of broadband. >> the theme of this year's show is "inspiration everywhere." the hotspots will come in handy. thank you for the work. just like our friends at time warner cable, i want to thank the members of the convention committee. they put forward a big effort to inspire you. there are more than 250 companies demonstrating the future of cable. we're going to have dozens of education sessions which will set the stage for inspired learning and dialogue and see an engaging display on the internet. [indiscernible] it is all sponsored by time warner cable. >> we have center of the new features this year. -- we also have new features this year. four student teams are being mentored by some of the best companies. they're going to create a 4-7 minute film that will be judged by how they would

ntca foryou to the have any hosts this wonderful panel. the i interviewed and others i've been wanting to interview. i'm glad i have this chance to do that. let's get started. the most important personal question i have is for rob markets. -- marcus. after the deal gets done, what are you going to do? >> you are always picking on me. i get that asked a lot. i said the same thing to everybody. it is way too early for me to start on the next chapter. i have a lot ahead of me between now and closing. i will focus on that and not allow myself to be distracted. >> rob and i are neighbors in new jersey. i know i've talked many times about consolidation in the industry. time warner cable and comcast only heard yesterday comcast will be offloading almost 4 million to charter. is are you a buyer or a seller here? >> you don't waste time, do you? i will tell you if i am a buyer or seller. >> are you actively looking? >> we are always looking for acquisitions that are strategic and add value to the company. it is a unique time in the business. there