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
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."
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.
CES Embraces the Big Picture
By Gary Arlen published
Show touts UHDTV, integrated video, diverse interfaces
Which Smart Screen Will Viewers Prefer?
By Gary Arlen published
Dueling data is the lifeblood of politics and new media technology.
Interactive Viewing Triggers Targeted For Summer Adoption
By Gary Arlen published
Coding that triggers interactive viewing experiences can be embedded into broadcast signals and will hasten stations’ ability to offer integrated, interactive services.
Cisco Survey Touts Mobile Video Boom
By Gary Arlen published
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
Cable Touts ‘Viewdini,’ Wi-Fi
By Gary Arlen published
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.
Broadcasters Take Aereo to Court
By Gary Arlen published
Will lawsuit finally set precedent?
Social TV's Life Beyond Special Events
By Gary Arlen published
TV has always been a social experience, and now we are focused on extending and amplifying the conversation within social media.
Cable Show Returns to Washington
By Gary Arlen published
When the annual Cable Show comes to the nation’s capital next month, a primary goal is to bring policy and technology together
Apple, Samsung in ‘Simulviewing’ Race
By Gary Arlen published
Video multitasking is accelerating into significant use, and the emerging service may become a battleground between Samsung and Apple.
TV Ubiquity: Consumer Interest Continues to Grow
By Gary Arlen published
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.
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