Gary Arlen

Check out my latest article: NETWORK: A Great Film That is More Pertinent Than Ever linkedin.com/pulse/network-… via @LinkedIn

The Federal Communications Commission went into business on June 19, 1934 (89 years ago today), taking over the radio regulation functions of the Federal Radio Commission (founded 1927), which itself was based on an update of the Radio Act of 1912. 📻That…lnkd.in/dDKp2tyN

"NextGenTV is critical for TV to be relevant," says #NAB President #CurtisLeGeyt at #ATSC3 conference wrap-up session lnkd.in/d2x2_z2b

@FredEngle described the process for creating systems for emergency alerts via public TV stations and showed a prototype device..."remarkable how well it works" in tests lnkd.in/dZr-hmSz

"Broadcasters are in an awkward position the longer the transition takes," says #FCC @Commissioner #NathanSimington in reply to question from #MadeleineNoland at ATSC conference. He also discussed turning off ATSC 1.0, "the sooner the better." #NEXTGENT…lnkd.in/dmF2aMY2

"Broadcasters are in an awkward position the longer the transition takes," says #FCC @Commissioner #NathanSimington in reply to question from #MadeleineNoland at ATSC conference. He also discussed turning off ATSC 1.0, "the sooner the better." #NEXTGENTV, #ATSC, #Broadcasting

"Broadcasters are in an awkward position the longer the transition takes," says #FCC @Commissioner #NathanSimington in reply to question from #MadeleineNoland at ATSC conference. He also discussed turning off ATSC 1.0, "the sooner the better." #NEXTGENT…lnkd.in/dAmjPiRV

Reminder: this Sunday afternoon April 23 from noon to 5 pm, come to the Rockville Science Day festival at Montgomery College; more than 100 exhibitors. I'll be at the National Capital Radio TV Museum exhibit: Booth #50 in the LARGE…lnkd.in/dYvFjXZT lnkd.in/dHPsZYFB

"The policy we're looking for requires balancing many interests," said @AustinBonner, White House assistant director for Spectrum & Telecom Policy, speaking at the #MediaInstitute monthly luncheon. She focused on developing a "trustworthy process for mana…lnkd.in/d3z5-sdF

My final column in the last-ever issue of CTA's i3 magazine: I focused on "digital transformation" which is rearranging the ways in which storytellers handle everything from creativity to business development to distribution. The process becomes even more…lnkd.in/drGNNx_T

This is SO exciting and forward-visionary. I've been casually following this category for a dozen years, and it's good to know that the next steps are in such capable hands AND mindspace! Keep us posted! lnkd.in/eXRCV82R

“Regulation is not the path forward,” said #USTelecom President/CEO @Jonathan Spalter at the monthly #MediaInstitute Communications Forum luncheon. He cited the value of broadband providers teaming up local governments to develop projects, and listed a ha…lnkd.in/ei7iG9cM

“Regulation is not the path forward,” said #USTelecom President/CEO @JonathanSpalter at the monthly #MediaInstitue Communications Forum luncheon. He cited the value of broadband providers teaming up local governments to develop projects, and listed a hand…lnkd.in/e7uKquFZ

Excellent analysis of the #NextGenTV challenges. VERY perceptive update by @@TVTechnology .. and thanks for giving me the last word in your report about TV's next phase. lnkd.in/g_cgqj7V

When I launched ELECTRONIC SHOPPING NEWS (an industry newsletter) in 1987, about the only things to cover were #CompuServe's Electronic Mall, American Airlines' #SABRE and a few other online travel and ticketing services plus the n…lnkd.in/gjKF8TnZ lnkd.in/g8Gnj8fv

Real Killing Machines: "DoD believes that there are ways to responsibly and ethically use autonomous systems, including AI-enabled autonomous weapons systems that use lethal force." lnkd.in/gaFRtYJB

My speculative analysis of the brewing battle among TV stations, networks and streaming video operators. Inevitably, consumers lose. 😕 lnkd.in/gAXTWUp8

My article about digital transformation in agriculture in the current issue of #CTA magazine. #digitaltransformation #agriculture lnkd.in/gyMY3hNX

@cinemabethesda The first IN-PERSON screening (Sunday, Sept 11; 10 am) of our new season is THE SKIES OF LEBANON, which combines live action with animation in a poetic blending of a personal and political story. Tickets at Bethesda Landmark Theater. dekanalog.com/films/skies-of…