Broadcast Newsthe HOT ListTV/Cable News Cable Contributes $386 Billion to Economy By RBR.com - September 2, 2015 1 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Email The cable industry had an economic impact of $386 billion in 2014. The industry also accounted for 2.7 million jobs, according to a study by Bortz Media released by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association.Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)