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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

Streaming Shake-up, Shakeout Brewing as Program, Economic Factors Shift

By Gary Arlen published 22 August 24

Despite increasing viewing numbers, challenges remain

Streaming

At 2024 HPA Tech Retreat, Past is Prologue and Artificial Intelligence Is the Future

By Gary Arlen published 1 March 24

AI is "a revolution hiding in plain sight"

Events

TV in 2023: Transition or Transformation?

By Gary Arlen published 13 December 23

COVER STORY Between Hollywood strikes, changing viewer habits and concerns over AI, the past year showed an industry deep in rapid evolution

COVER STORY

Dealing with the Deluge of FAST

By Gary Arlen published 28 July 23

COVER STORY Have we reached the saturation point yet?

COVER STORY

Battle Among Networks, Affiliates and Streamers Heats Up

By Gary Arlen published 4 January 23

Broadcasters want more FCC oversight on vMVPDs

Streaming

NextGen TV Slowly Finds Its Direction

By Gary Arlen published 2 June 22

NAB Show highlights ATSC 3.0 spec’s progress in transportation, education

NextGen TV

CES: NextGen TV Gains Traction

By Gary Arlen published 3 February 22

Advocates tout new consumer products, TV sales and opportunities beyond traditional TV

NextGen TV

Scaled-Back CES Returns to Vegas After Pandemic Hiatus

By Gary Arlen published 3 December 21

Connected TV, XR variants, streaming outshine video gear as ‘hybrid’ show expands tech turf

NextGen TV Backers Seek Answers at Conferences

By Gary Arlen published 5 August 21

ATSC set to meet Aug. 25-26 ahead of CEDIA, NAB Show in milestones for ATSC 3.0.

Successful 'Technical Integration' at the Core of Year-Old Portland Test of Seven ATSC 3.0 Channels via Comcast

By Gary Arlen published 4 June 21

OTA tests expected to begin by late summer

CES Panels Highlight Streaming’s Growing Pains

By Gary Arlen published 19 January 21

Players see shakeout coming and cite need for better navigation, content discovery

CES Returns to Being a ‘TV Show,’ Albeit Virtual

By Gary Arlen published 9 December 20

TV topics at the all-digital tech bazaar include ATSC 3.0, 8K and 5G

Events

Lisa Pedrogo

By Gary Arlen published 8 December 20

VP, N.Y. Engineering and Strategic Initiatives, WarnerMedia Global Broadcast Technology Services

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