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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

Cable Show: IP Enthusiasm, 3D Wonder, Regulatory Caution

By Gary Arlen published 14 May 10

The Cable Show had a vitality despite the paucity of technology or programming breakthroughs.

Miscellaneous

Hollywood, Tech Meet at Cable Show

By Gary Arlen published 28 April 10

Industry's annual gathering focuses on content for 3D, IP

Miscellaneous

CES2009: Tech Faces Economic Reality

By Gary Arlen published 15 December 08

Web, mobile video, 3D mix with DTV transition

Connected or Companion TV: Which Is Better for Broadcasters?

By Gary Arlen published 24 April 13

Opinions

Cable Show Returns to Washington

By Gary Arlen published 30 May 13

When the annual Cable Show comes to the nation’s capital next month, a primary goal is to bring policy and technology together

Events

Navigating the Unlimited World of Net TV

By Gary Arlen published 14 February 12

A consequence of the Internet-connected TV era is the inevitable avalanche of content and the concomitant challenge of finding what you want to see

Opinions

Experiencing TV Campaign Fatigue

By Gary Arlen published 24 May 06

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.

Miscellaneous

Cable Touts Diverse Offerings

By Gary Arlen published 10 May 06

Cisco Survey Touts Mobile Video Boom

By Gary Arlen published 21 March 13

xCisco System’s annual Visual Networking Index anticipates an array of opportunities for mobile and wireless delivery, including vast expansion of mobile video services and multiscreen ventures

Opinions

Broadcasters Take Aereo to Court

By Gary Arlen published 30 March 12

Will lawsuit finally set precedent?

Miscellaneous

Aereo Copyright Battle Expands

By Gary Arlen published 23 May 13

Miscellaneous

Interactive Viewing Triggers Targeted For Summer Adoption

By Gary Arlen published 16 December 12

Coding that triggers interactive viewing experiences can be embedded into broadcast signals and will hasten stations’ ability to offer integrated, interactive services.

Opinions

Apple, Samsung in ‘Simulviewing’ Race

By Gary Arlen published 23 July 12

Video multitasking is accelerating into significant use, and the emerging service may become a battleground between Samsung and Apple.

Opinions

CES: TV Makers Promise Bigger and Better

By Gary Arlen published 9 January 13

Events

CES Embraces the Big Picture

By Gary Arlen published 30 January 13

Show touts UHDTV, integrated video, diverse interfaces

Events

Which Smart Screen Will Viewers Prefer?

By Gary Arlen published 21 January 13

Dueling data is the lifeblood of politics and new media technology.

Opinions

FCC’s Ambitious Auction Plan

By Gary Arlen published 15 October 12

Cable Touts ‘Viewdini,’ Wi-Fi

By Gary Arlen published 26 June 12

BOSTON—“Coopetition” among big cable multisystem operators (MSOs) and between the MSOs and Verizon Wireless took on new dimensions during The Cable Show last month.

Opinions

TV Ubiquity: Consumer Interest Continues to Grow

By Gary Arlen published 20 August 12

Despite its dubious methodology and predictably self-serving results, the June 2012 “Dyle Mobile TV Data Report” does confirm the growing demand for mobile video content.

Opinions

Social TV's Life Beyond Special Events

By Gary Arlen published 11 April 12

TV has always been a social experience, and now we are focused on extending and amplifying the conversation within social media.

Opinions

'Imagine Park' Adds to Diversity at Cable Show

By Gary Arlen published 2 May 12

Annual confab to focus on tech, policy and marketing

Miscellaneous

Cost Is Key in Zuiker's Digital Agenda

By Gary Arlen published 17 January 12

It will be among the first "channels" funded by Google and its YouTube subsidiary to entice high-profile Hollywood creatives into making original Web programs.

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