Gary Arlen | Robert W. Rosentel | Brian Werther | David O. Wicks

 

Gary Arlen

For nearly 20 years, Gary has accurately analyzed the emergence of new media, forecasting the evolution of customer-controlled video and data services. Gary has published future-looking periodicals and consults for clients seeking strategic and business guidance to enter these new markets and is known for his insights into the development of applications, especially interactive content for Internet, two-way TV and other emerging systems.

Among his specialties is what he calls "inter-species" breeding to integrate different types of services on new hybrid platforms.  Gary's outlooks are published in industry journals, and his commentary is widely sought in the business and consumer press.

Robert W. Rosentel

Starting in 1990, Bob was on the forefront of ITV and VOD with AT&T.  After joining  Cablevision Systems Corportation in 1995, Bob was instrumental in the many interactive projects, including Video on Demand, deployment of cable modems and the development of Cablevision’s Emmy Award winning digital TV service called iO on the new SONY digital set top box. 

Bob started out designing scenery and lighting for theater and television, working at Radio City Music Hall, on Broadway musicals, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, and on many AT&T TV projects.  His expertise ranges from consumer testing, product development and user interface design to developing training courses and materials, operational tasks of interactive services, field trials and client/vendor/partner relationships.

Brian Werther

For more than 15 years, Brian has led comprehensive and cutting-edge business, product and marketing initiatives for a number of Blue Chip companies.  As a senior business development and marketing professional, Brian’s experience has ranged from developing strategic business plans to business & financial planning advisory services to the launching of new business ventures.  His background spans several industries including Cable and Broadband delivery systems, telephony, B2B, e-Commerce and consumer financial services.

Brian’s functional experience in marketing, financial analysis, competitive analysis and research has allowed him to provide ongoing insight into market shifts in the multi-channel video, telephony and online markets.  Brian’s experience includes management positions at Citibank, American Express and Cablevision Systems Corporation. 

David O. Wicks

David Wicks has over 35 years experience in management of communications companies, strategic planning, consulting and the development of new businesses. In addition he has devoted over two decades of service to not for profit organizations. Currently he is Chairman of the Board of Cable Positive, a major AIDS charity and he is Chairman of The Interactive Television Foundation.

A former investment banker and lecturer at graduate business schools, David was awarded The Vanguard Award for Young Leadership by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association in 1978 and was elected a Pioneer by the CATV industry in 2001. David has testified and consulted with The United States Congress, The Federal Communications Commission and foreign governments and corporations. He is listed in Who’s Who in the United States and the World.