
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

2011 CES Touts Connected Video
By Gary Arlen published
'Net TVs, Mobile DTV, Tablets in the spotlight

Cable Pushes Back Against ATSC 3.0
By Gary Arlen published
Industry says complexity makes it "too early" to expect carriage.

Broadcasters Take Aereo to Court
By Gary Arlen published
Will lawsuit finally set precedent?

Call For Spectrum Overlay Plan
By Gary Arlen published
Free TV coalition says proposals will raise higher revenues than auctions

Hollywood, Tech Meet at Cable Show
By Gary Arlen published
Industry's annual gathering focuses on content for 3D, IP

3D Dominates Tech Retreat
By Gary Arlen published
Is the ‘next big thing’ for real or a fad?
Sprint to Partner on DC Mobile DTV Tests
By Gary Arlen published
The consumer field trials, scheduled to begin in March, will be offered on the Samsung Moment handset.

Cable Show: IP Enthusiasm, 3D Wonder, Regulatory Caution
By Gary Arlen published
The Cable Show had a vitality despite the paucity of technology or programming breakthroughs.
Where Are They Watching? And Who Are ‘They’?
By Gary Arlen published
Far more teenagers watch video on TV sets than on computers—for now.
What’s With Ultra-Wideband?
By Gary Arlen published
The aesthetic appeal of wireless delivery is growing as families hang flat-panel displays on their walls and don’t want to see dangling wires and cables.
Herding Dinosaurs Towards Convergence
By Gary Arlen published
No one in the television business refers to TV sets and other home reception and viewing devices as "CPE."
Experiencing TV Campaign Fatigue
By Gary Arlen published
Lucky you! If you live beyond the reach of Washington, DC, television stations, you may have avoided this spring's bombastic barrage of TV commercials about the future of TV.
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