Gary Arlen
Contributor Gary Arlen is known for his insights into the convergence of media, telecom, content and technology. Gary was founder/editor/publisher of Interactivity Report, TeleServices Report and other influential newsletters; he was the longtime “curmudgeon” columnist for Multichannel News as well as a regular contributor to AdMap, Washington Technology and Telecommunications Reports. He writes regularly about trends and media/marketing for the Consumer Technology Association's i3 magazine plus several blogs. Gary has taught media-focused courses on the adjunct faculties at George Mason University and American University and has guest-lectured at MIT, Harvard, UCLA, University of Southern California and Northwestern University and at countless media, marketing and technology industry events. As President of Arlen Communications LLC, he has provided analyses about the development of applications and services for entertainment, marketing and e-commerce.
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CTA study shows impact of pandemic on viewing patterns, work from home, foresees widespread business transformation. In preparation for virtual CES in January, exhibitors test ways to reach targets.

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Huge amounts raised by campaigns take outlays into uncharted territory

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FCC’s Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment event updates ideas for minorities, women seeking to enter or expand ownership in traditional and new media

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Kantar Research also cites campaigns' growing reliance on digital platforms

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Typical late deluge could start earlier for expected take of as much as $9B

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Early ballots, get-out-the vote are changing campaign tactics, as media scramble to clear ad avails

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Compliance, not punishment, should be at core of enforcement policy, group insists

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The FCC has ended its decades-long attempt to regulate video navigation devices as part of the set-top box landscape.

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Spectrum proposals on Sept. 30 FCC agenda; FCC will also assess 4.9 GHz public service bandwidth

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30-day advance notice of channel changes, programming co-ownership rules no longer needed, chairman contends

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Contrary views on public interest, industry impact of quick lump sum payment to clear spectrum for 5G

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Wheeler/Verveer/Kimmelman plan seeks to encourage interoperability without incurring antitrust actions

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FCC maps out the airwaves sale to let winners get contiguous blocks
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