Gary Arlen
Gary Arlen, a contributor to Broadcasting & Cable, NextTV and TV Tech, is known for his visionary insights into the convergence of media + telecom + content + technology. His perspectives on public/tech policy, marketing and audience measurement have added to the value of his research and analyses of emerging interactive and broadband services. Gary was founder/editor/publisher of Interactivity Report, TeleServices Report and other influential newsletters; he was the long-time “curmudgeon” columnist for Multichannel News as well as a regular contributor to AdMap, Washington Technology and Telecommunications Reports; Gary writes regularly about trends and media/marketing for the Consumer Technology Association's i3 magazine plus several blogs.
Latest articles by Gary Arlen
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At 2024 HPA Tech Retreat, Past is Prologue and Artificial Intelligence Is the Future
By Gary Arlen published
AI is "a revolution hiding in plain sight"
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TV in 2023: Transition or Transformation?
By Gary Arlen published
COVER STORY Between Hollywood strikes, changing viewer habits and concerns over AI, the past year showed an industry deep in rapid evolution
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Dealing with the Deluge of FAST
By Gary Arlen published
COVER STORY Have we reached the saturation point yet?
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Battle Among Networks, Affiliates and Streamers Heats Up
By Gary Arlen published
Broadcasters want more FCC oversight on vMVPDs
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NextGen TV Slowly Finds Its Direction
By Gary Arlen published
NAB Show highlights ATSC 3.0 spec’s progress in transportation, education
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CES: NextGen TV Gains Traction
By Gary Arlen published
Advocates tout new consumer products, TV sales and opportunities beyond traditional TV
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CES Returns to Being a ‘TV Show,’ Albeit Virtual
By Gary Arlen published
TV topics at the all-digital tech bazaar include ATSC 3.0, 8K and 5G
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Lisa Pedrogo
By Gary Arlen published
VP, N.Y. Engineering and Strategic Initiatives, WarnerMedia Global Broadcast Technology Services
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David Mazza
By Gary Arlen published
Senior VP and Chief Technical Officer, NBC Sports Group and NBC Olympics
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Aaron LaBerge
By Gary Arlen published
Executive VP & Chief Technology Officer, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution
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Poppy Crum, PhD
By Gary Arlen published
Chief Scientist, Dolby Laboratories, Adjunct Professor, Stanford University
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Joe Inzerillo
By Gary Arlen published
CTO, Direct-to-Consumer Group, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, The Walt Disney Co.
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Brinton Miller
By Gary Arlen published
Executive Vice President-Technology Strategy & Architecture, Discovery Inc.
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Werner Vogels
By Gary Arlen published
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Amazon Web Services
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John Mailhot
By Gary Arlen published
CTO & Director of Product Management, Infrastructure & Networking, Imagine Communications
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Madeleine Noland
By Gary Arlen published
President, Advanced Television Systems Committee