The Connected Consumer: Recent Episodes
Parks Associates Research
This podcast is all about Parks Associates’ data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services - featuring our talented analyst team and industry leaders bringing new and innovative products to market. In this podcast, you’ll get an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
Watch the episode on YouTube!
Explore the evolving landscape of modern living and the technological demands of connectivity with research from Parks Associates and insights from Sam Geha, EVP of IoT, Compute and Wireless at Infineon Technologies. Sam discusses the latest tech requirements shaping our interconnected world.
About Infineon Technologies:
Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions helping to drive decarbonization and digitalization together with its ecosystem partners.
Find out more about the topics we discussed on the Infineon website at https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/
You can also follow them on their social platforms:
Twitter - @Infineon
LinkedIn - Infineon Technologies
Instagram - @infineon_technologies
Facebook - Infineon Technologies AG
YouTube - Infineon Technologies
Connect with Sam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-geha-b18a182/
Connect with Elizabeth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethparks-parksassociates/
Learn more about Parks Associates at https://www.parksassociates.com/
Follow us on Social:
Twitter - @ParksAssociates
LinkedIn - Parks Associates
Instagram - @ParksAssociates
Facebook - Parks Associates Research
YouTube - Parks Associates
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
Watch the episode on YouTube!
In this episode series, Connected Conversations, we're joined by Kris Bowring, a long time colleague and incredibly courageous individual living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Make sure to watch the first episode of Connected Conversations, where we learned more about Kris' journey with FTD and how he's helping to educate and connect with others in new ways.
In this episode, Kris shares explores how technology can help support those affected by FTD, and where innovation is needed to manage care in a thoughtful way.
Connect with Kris!
LinkedIn - Kristen (Kris) Bowring
Facebook - Kris Bowring
Learn more about Parks Associates at https://www.parksassociates.com/
Follow us on Social:
Twitter - @ParksAssociates
LinkedIn - Parks Associates
Instagram - @ParksAssociates
Facebook - Parks Associates Research
YouTube - Parks Associates
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
Watch the episode on YouTube!
In this episode series, Connected Conversations, we're joined by Kris Bowring, a long time colleague and incredibly courageous individual living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Join us in the first episode of Connected Conversations as we sit down with Kris as he shares his personal journey and how it has reshaped his world. Discover the challenges faced by Kris and his loved ones, shedding light on the often misunderstood realm of FTD. But amidst the struggles, Kris unveils a story of resilience, hope, and advocacy.
Stay tuned for the next episode to delve deeper into the intersection of technology and FTD care!
Connect with Kris!
LinkedIn - Kristen (Kris) Bowring
Facebook - Kris Bowring
Learn more about Parks Associates at https://www.parksassociates.com/
Follow us on Social:
Twitter - @ParksAssociates
LinkedIn - Parks Associates
Instagram - @ParksAssociates
Facebook - Parks Associates Research
YouTube - Parks Associates
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
View the episode on YouTube!
In this episode, Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO of Parks Associates, decodes Gen-Z’s views on technology, family tech dynamics, and online safety. Explore the multifaceted world of gaming, social media, and advertising through their eyes.
Learn more about Parks Associates at https://www.parksassociates.com/
Follow us on Social:
Twitter - @ParksAssociates
LinkedIn - Parks Associates
Instagram - @ParksAssociates
Facebook - Parks Associates Research
YouTube - Parks Associates
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
View the episode on YouTube!
Explore the future of video advertising in anticipation of Parks Associates' upcoming Future of Video event! Learn more and register at http://www.futureofvideo.us/
In this episode, host Elizabeth Parks is joined by guest speaker Tony Marlow. Tony is the Chief Marketing Officer for LG Ad Solutions, where he uses data-driven insights to lead all aspects of marketing and communications.
About LG Ad Solutions
LG Ad Solutions is a partnership between LG and Alphonso, a leader in TV audience extension and TV measurement and attribution. A global leader in connected TV advertising, helping brands find hard-to-get unduplicated reach at optimal frequency across the fragmented streaming TV landscape.
Find out more about the topics we discussed on the LG Ad Solutions website:
https://lgads.tv/tv-data/
https://lgads.tv/resources/
You can also follow them on their social platforms:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Follow us on Social:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
View the episode on YouTube!
In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Kim Lee from Infineon Technologies. Listen in on an informative discussion of Infineon’s role in developing sensor technology with IoT use cases both now and in the future.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies:
Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.
Find out more about the topics we discussed on the Infineon website:
www.infineon.com/vse
www.infineon.com/cms/en/product/promopages/oktobertech/americas/
You can also follow them on their social platforms:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Follow us on Social:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
View the episode on YouTube!
In this episode, we will tune into a webinar Parks Associates recently hosted with Ubiety to discuss the most pressing challenge for security system owners and local communities—false alarms—and how innovative AI solutions can solve these issues.
Download the white paper, "Solving False Alarms: Bringing New Context for Monitoring," developed with Ubiety here!
Follow us on Social:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
View the episode on YouTube!
In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Steve Hanna of Infineon on the next podcast. In addition to being a distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies, he’s also the chair of the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Product Security Working Group. Listen in on an in-depth discussion on cybersecurity in the IoT space, and Infineon’s role in helping devices be secure while working together via the Matter standard.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies:
Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.
Find out more about the topics we discussed on the Infineon website:
www.infineon.com/security
www.infineon.com/matter
You can also follow them on their social platforms:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Follow us on Social:
Tweet Chris White
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
View the episode on YouTube!
In this episode, we'll be discussing the benefits and importance of an all-encompassing ecosystem inside the smart home, with a focus on Dwellwell Analytics, a comprehensive monitoring and early warning platform for residential property owners.
Follow Dwellwell!
Website
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Parks Associates research in this episode:
Complimentary White Paper | Solving Multifamily Maintenance Demands with Smart Apartments
Complimentary White Paper | Smart Solutions - Boosting Revenue in Multifamily Properties
Follow us on Social:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
View the episode on YouTube!
In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Bill Stewart from Infineon Technologies’ Automotive Division in the Americas. Listen in on a great conversation as they discuss Infineon’s role in the evolution of digital technology in automobiles including electric and autonomous vehicles.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies:
Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.
Interested in Infineon's latest solutions? Visit their website www.infineon.com or follow them on their social platforms:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Follow us on Social:
Tweet Chris White
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of smart mattress technology and its transformative impact on remote patient monitoring. Our guest today is Dr. Mark Aloia, Head of Sleep and Behavioral Science at Sleep Number, a leading innovator in this field.
In this episode, host Chris White is joined by guest speaker Reza Raji from Vantiva (formerly Technicolor). Listen in on a great conversation as they discuss Vantiva’s move into light commercial and multi-family IoT.
Vantiva IoT for Verticals
About Vantiva | Pushing the Edge
Vantiva, formerly known as Technicolor, is one of the largest providers of broadband and internet services in the world. The company has been delivering innovative Wi-Fi as well as reliable and scalable connectivity solutions for decades to 250+ operators with over 30 million products delivered to homes and businesses each year. Extending this long-standing expertise to IoT devices, Vantiva is uniquely positioned to address the IoT needs of the Multi Family community.
The company has also earned a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging its decades-long expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment and distribution. With operations throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, Vantiva is recognized as a strategic partner by leading firms across various vertical industries, including network service providers, software companies and video game creators for over 25 years. Vantiva is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability across all aspects of their operations. Headquartered in Paris, France, Vantiva is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange.
Interested in Vantiva’s latest solutions?
Visit www.vantiva.com or follow their social media platforms:
LinkedIn:
Vantiva
Vantiva IoT
Twitter: @vantiva
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of smart mattress technology and its transformative impact on remote patient monitoring. Our guest today is Dr. Mark Aloia, Head of Sleep and Behavioral Science at Sleep Number, a leading innovator in this field.
Dr. Aloia shares his extensive knowledge and experience with us, highlighting the staggering fact that 6 million US internet households already have a smart mattress. We discuss the benefits of tracking sleep and overall health using this technology, exploring how it can positively impact various health conditions.
Follow Sleep Number on social media:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Learn more about Sleep Number's work in sleep science: https://www.sleepnumber.com/pages/sleep-science
Press release for Sleep Number's Next generation Sleep Number smart beds: https://newsroom.sleepnumber.com/news/releases-by-year/press-release-details/2023/Sleep-Number-Introduces-Next-Generation-Smart-Beds-Science-Backed-Innovations-Designed-to-Support-Your-Bodys-Changing-Needs-Over-Time/default.aspx
Don't forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming Connected Health Summit, featuring Parks Associates' comprehensive consumer research and industry perspectives on the impact of connected devices, mobile health services, and health reforms. The event will take place from May 23 to 25, 2023, at the Omni Hotel in Frisco, TX. Learn more about Parks Associates Upcoming Executive conferences.
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
In today’s episode, you’ll get an inside scoop of Parks associates’ inaugural Smart Spaces conference which was held on April 17-18 in Frisco, TX!
The executive conference brought together property owners, building managers, and technology leaders to discuss innovations in the multi-dwelling & hospitality environments as well as exclusive research from our wonderful research team!
I had the honor of interviewing some of the event attendees, so some of the voices you will hear are from:
- Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates
- Travis Willis, Senior Product Manager, Dormakaba America
- Michael Ducette, Vice President of Connected Venues, Blueport
- Fumi Shingai, CEO, X-HEMISTRY
- Matt Newman, Director of Business Development, Vantiva
- Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, Vice President of Marketing, Parks Associates
About Smart SpacesSmart Spaces, hosted by international research firm Parks Associates, brings together property owners, building managers, and technology leaders to discuss the innovations in the multi-dwelling and hospitality environments. The event features consumer research, informative session, and networking opportunities for building executives, service providers, and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling the next generation of solutions for the consumer, MDU, and public spaces.
Throughout each Smart Spaces event, Parks Associates shares its research on bulk broadband, managed Wi-Fi, smart home, and IoT technologies, including access controls, energy management, and network support, setting the stage for conversations to understand the current and future opportunities in smart apartments and hospitality. www.smartspacesconference.com
About Parks Associates: Parks Associates, a woman-founded and certified business, is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates provides business intelligence and research services through its proprietary methodologies developed over decades, including quarterly surveys of 10,000 internet households.
The company's expertise crosses many industries: home security and smart home, streaming video, broadband and pay-TV services, digital media and platforms, gaming, Wi-Fi and home networks, connected health, support, consumer electronics, home control systems, energy management, and tech solutions for the multi-dwelling (MDU), small-to-medium business (SMB), and commercial building markets.
Each year, Parks Associates brings thousands of leaders together for its webinars and annual events. The firm hosts the annual executive research and strategy conferences CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, and Future of Video. https://www.parksassociates.comFollow us on Social Media!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
Energizing a Smarter Home: Solar and Security
In this episode, join Parks Associates as we bring together industry players to address the role of energy management solutions, driven by solar and storage, in forming the next generation of services in the connected home. Speakers discuss strategies that integrate solar, security, and smart home and how this combination can lower attrition, deliver short- and long-term energy savings and keep consumers engaged with positive experiences among all home systems.
Voices you will hear:
Brendan Armstrong Sr., President & Owner, Trinity Wiring & Security Solutions
Shawn Barry, VP Strategic Sales, Alarm.com
Clint Cushing, CEO, Nomo Hub
Jason Dudley, Director, Product Development and Implementation, GreenMarbles
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, Parks Associates
About CONNECTIONS- The Premier Connected Home Conference:
Bringing together more than 1,500 senior executives, CONNECTIONS™ provides networking opportunities combined with visionary keynotes and virtual sessions. The Parks Associates analyst team leads all conference sessions, which are focused on technology innovations, consumer adoption and trends, product and service forecasts, and the evaluation of new business strategies, partnerships, monetization opportunities, and value-added service design. Learn more: www.connectionsus.com
About Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates:
As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and marketing. Elizabeth has supported the growth of Parks Associates business and marketing services for twenty three years and is the key organizer for all of Parks Associates' events, including Parks Associates signature event CONNECTIONS™. She also drives the overall mission to provide clients with the best consumer and industry research and analysis on the SMB and consumer technology markets to inform strategic market decisions.
Elizabeth joined Parks Associates on a full-time basis after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in psychology.
Twitter ID: @elizparks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth...
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter: @ParksAssociates
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/parksassociates
Instagram: @ParksAssociates
Facebook: Parks Associates Research
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
Smart Energy Summit features exclusive Parks Associates research as well as leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers, and OEMs.
This executive conference is sponsored by CSA - Connectivity Standards Alliance, Rapid Response Monitoring, Calix, Google, Schneider Electric, Austin Energy, Questline Digital, Resideo, and Copper Labs.
Listen Now for Insights From:
Dr. Aimee Gotway Bailey, Director, Innovation & Portfolio Management, National Grid PartnersAaron Berndt, Head of Energy Industry Partnerships / Americas, GoogleLuis Castro, Business Development Manager, Enel X WayGerrianna Cohen, Demand Response Strategy Manager, Con EdisonDr. Robert F Cruickshank III, Managing Member, GRIDIoT Power NetworksDaniel Elizalde, Product Executive & Advisor to Climate Tech, Daniel Elizalde LLCBethany Farchione, Marketing Director, Questline DigitalNadav Liebermann, VP Innovation and Data, SAM Seamless NetworkKenneth Wacks, President, Home, Building, and Utility Systems
Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer addresses the evolution of the consumer utility market, the impact of COVID-19 on energy management programs, and new opportunities to drive engagement in utility-sponsored programs.
Smart Energy Summit features an in-person conference February 13-15 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, with virtual sessions on June 15, August 17, and November 9. Follow the event on Twitter at @SmartEnergySmt and #SmartEnergy23. For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending Smart Energy Summit, visit www.smartenergysmt.com.
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
As hardware becomes more advanced and software updates are incorporated, features are enabled that allow for monthly service revenues to be achieved. As devices become more integrated, they add value through monitoring capabilities. This session, moderated by podcast co-host and research director, Chris White, spotlights leaders pioneering the hardware-as-a-service business model.
Speakers:
Terry Anderton, Founder & CEO, WAGZ
Rebecca Belding, VP, Silicon Valley Bank
Tom Klein, Senior Director, IoT Business Development, DigiCert
Bob Langlois, Founder, Water Control Management
About CONNECTIONS- The Premier Connected Home Conference:Bringing together more than 1,500 senior executives, CONNECTIONS™ provides networking opportunities combined with visionary keynotes and virtual sessions. The Parks Associates analyst team leads all conference sessions, which are focused on technology innovations, consumer adoption and trends, product and service forecasts, and the evaluation of new business strategies, partnerships, monetization opportunities, and value-added service design.
About Chris White, Research Director, Parks Associates:
Chris is a research director with Parks Associates, covering the smart home and smart energy markets. He was previously a Director of Insights at PeopleMetrics in Philadelphia and the Data Manager of a youth-serving collaborative in New Orleans. He leverages this background in marketing research and data gathering to contribute to the design of Parks Associates consumer surveys.
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
State of Commercial and SMB Security: Video is the New Perimeter
In this episode, join Parks Associates as we bring together industry players to address the growing role of video verification and analytics in security solutions for commercial and small-to-medium businesses. Speakers discuss how “video” is the new perimeter and the impact of automated platform-based technology solutions on business operations.
Voices you will hear:
Uday Kiran Chaka, CEO, Sentry AI
Dominique Meyer, CTO, CamerEye
James Reno, Vice President of Commercial Sales, Alarm.com
Avery Rigg, Sales, Professional Sales Agents, Inc.
Stephen Soltis, Sales Manager, Vector Security
Matt Vallis, Consultant - Complex Solutions and Smart Buildings, TELUS
Moderator: Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates
About CONNECTIONS- The Premier Connected Home Conference:Bringing together more than 1,500 senior executives, CONNECTIONS™ provides networking opportunities combined with visionary keynotes and virtual sessions. The Parks Associates analyst team leads all conference sessions, which are focused on technology innovations, consumer adoption and trends, product and service forecasts, and the evaluation of new business strategies, partnerships, monetization opportunities, and value-added service design.
About Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates:
As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and marketing. Elizabeth has supported the growth of Parks Associates business and marketing services for twenty three years and is the key organizer for all of Parks Associates' events, including Parks Associates signature event CONNECTIONS™. She also drives the overall mission to provide clients with the best consumer and industry research and analysis on the SMB and consumer technology markets to inform strategic market decisions.
Elizabeth joined Parks Associates on a full-time basis after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in psychology.
Twitter ID: @elizparks
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
In today’s episode, you'll get an inside look at Parks Associates' latest insights on the Connected Health industry! Hosts, Rosey Sera and Chris White are joined by Parks Associates' VP of Research Jennifer Kent, who has been studying the connected health markets for over a decade and Research Director, Kristen Hanich who has done extensive work in the health and wellness market as well as studying the technologies being incorporated. Guests share some exclusive research data and findings as well as their main analysis on the impact of their discoveries.
Connect with Jennifer Kent | @JenniferMKent
Connect with Kristen Hanich | @JenniferMKent
Connect with Chris White | @CWhiteInsights
Connect with Rosey Sera | @RoseyUlpinoSera
Learn more about Parks Associates Upcoming Executive conferences**.
Check out Parks Associates' latest Connected Health Research:**
- Senior Living: Technology for Safety and Independence
- Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring: User Experience
- Connected Health at Home: State of the Market
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
In today’s episode, we’re giving you quick insights from CEDIA Expo 2022! Host, Rosey Sera is joined by Co-Host and newly promoted Parks Associates Research Director, Chris White as well as President & CMO, Elizabeth Parks and Vice President of Marketing Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein who attended the event. Guests share their main takeaways, show floor technologies, new announcements such as Matter, and key topics from the panel "The Role of Energy Management in the Future Home" which Chris moderated.
About CEDIA Expo:
CEDIA Expo is the platform where residential technology integrators, designers and construction professionals connect, learn, and engage. CEDIA Expo brings together thousands of home tech pros and hundreds of exhibitors to the leading event for smart home technology. The event occurred on September 29 – October 1 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX.
Connect with Elizabeth Parks | @ElizParks
Connect with Chris White | @CWhiteInsights
Connect with Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein | @MindiSue00
Learn more about Parks Associates Upcoming Executive conferences:
CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference (October 20, November 10 | Virtual)
Bringing together more than 1,500 senior executives, CONNECTIONS™ provides networking opportunities combined with visionary keynotes and virtual sessions. The event focuses on the adoption of technology including smart home, security, connected health, energy, and home automation.
Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living (November 17 | Virtual)
Smart Spaces brings together property owners, building managers, and technology leaders. The event caters to building executives and hardware, middleware, and software providers enabling the next generation of consumer and property manager experiences in the multi-dwelling and hospitality environments.
Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer (November 17 | Virtual)
Smart Energy Summit focuses on the emerging in-home energy management technology market, offering consumer and industry research and strategic insight.
Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media (December 12-14 | Marina Del Rey, CA)
Future of Video brings together senior leaders to share insights on new trends in the video and connected entertainment industries, with insights on consumer adoption, churn, and spending.
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Yo
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera reunite with Rob Conant, Vice President of Software & Ecosystem, Infineon Technologies to talk about how IoT components are increasingly gathering data that makes them smarter and improves their performance. Throughout this episode, they address the latest semiconductor and microchip innovations that are helping simple battery-powered IoT devices work better while preserving battery life.
Connect with Rob Conant, Vice President Software & Ecosystem
About Infineon Technologies:
Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.
Interested in Infineon's latest solutions?
Visit their website or follow their social platforms:
YouTube
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
The Connected Consumer Podcast gives listeners an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera chat all about Electric Vehicles with guest speaker Sayeed Ahmed, Sr. Director and Regional Head, Electrification, Infineon Technologies. Throughout this episode, they address the latest EV tech innovations as well as consumer adoption, market forecast, and so much more.
Connect with Sayeed Ahmed, Sr. Director and Regional Head, Electrification, Infineon Technologies.
Infineon Technologies:
Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.
Interested in Infineon's latest solutions? Visit their website www.infineon.com or follow them on their social platforms:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Youtube
In this episode, host Rosey Sera is joined by Parks Associates' research team members Paul Erickson, Director of Research, and Eric Sorensen, Sr. Contributing Analyst to discuss their latest insights on Streaming Services, Netflix's Earnings Call Announcements, and Parks Associates' Future of Video Session on Personalization and consumer viewing habits.
About Paul Erickson, Research Director, Parks Associates:With more than 20 years of technology industry experience and over 15 as an analyst, Paul Erickson’s coverage has spanned connected consumer electronics, pay & broadcast TV, digital & physical media, streaming devices and services, home and pro AV, smart home, user interface technologies, and digital rights management.
Twitter ID: @PaulEricksonAV
About Eric Sorensen, Sr. Contributing Analyst, Parks Associates:Eric Sorensen is an accomplished sports and news media executive with extensive knowledge in developing live streaming and Digital Media strategies. Diverse background includes; business management, product development, digital ad sales, videogame development, social content strategies, sponsorship development, and TV production. Eric spent over 15 years at ESPN helping pioneer the launch of WatchESPN, The Longhorn Network, and SEC digital network. Prior to joining Parks Associates Eric served as Director of Advertising and Digital and Social Content for the Houston Astros.
Twitter ID: @ericsParksAssoc About Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media: This conferencebrings together senior leaders to share insights on new trends in the video and connected entertainment industries, with insights on consumer adoption, churn, and spending. The event provides insight into successful OTT strategy deployments, challenges for pay-TV providers, the role of connected CE in the growth of video viewing, new content formats, and the overall impact to the video market.
Future of Video addresses new strategies for cableco, OTT, and mobile service providers to provide high-quality customer service, retain subscribers and attract new customers, and design bundled options through new distribution strategies.
Future of Video takes place virtually on February 10, March 31, May 5, July 21, and September 10, 2022, with an in-person conference in December 2022. For more information, visit www.futureofvideo.us. Register Now.
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Additional Information for this episode:
- OTT Video Market Tracker
- OTT: Perception, Use, and Business Models
- Livestreaming: The Next Hot Video Market
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera are joined by Sophia Thrash and Mallory Joy for a fun conversation about what it is like being part of the young generation growing up with technology, their thoughts on privacy, consumer electronics, and so much more!
Research Covered:Parks Associates finds households with children, particularly those ages 6-11, are the leading demographic groups for technology product and entertainment service purchasing. Households with Children: Dominant Tech Purchasers finds 38% of US broadband households with children plan to buy a smart video doorbell over the next 12 months, compared to 14% of households without children. Ninety percent of households with children at home subscribe to at least one OTT service. This research study examines this key segment, their desires and attitudes, current ownership rates, and planned purchases, as well as the personal and economic impact of COVID-19. For more information, please visit www.ParksAssociates.com.
**About the Hosts
Chris White, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates:**
Chris is a Senior Analyst with Parks Associates, covering the smart home and smart energy markets. He was previously a Director of Insights at PeopleMetrics in Philadelphia and the Data Manager of a youth-serving collaborative in New Orleans. He leverages this background in marketing research and data gathering to contribute to the design of Parks Associates consumer surveys.
Chris earned his BBA in Marketing from the College of William & Mary and his MBA in Marketing and Finance from American University.
Twitter ID: @cwhiteinsights
Rosey Ulpino Sera, Senior Public Relations & Marketing Manager, Parks Associates:Rosey (Rosimely) manages Parks Associates’ public relations as well as the company’s email marketing strategy and schedule. Aside from being one of the hosts of Parks Associates’ Connected Consumer Podcast, she works closely with the Marketing team on additional project management such as content marketing, social media, and other marketing initiatives for Parks Associates events and research products and services.
Prior to joining Parks Associates, Rosey worked as a Community Relations Specialist in the healthcare industry by managing social media, developing website content, and creating marketing graphics and designs. She also has previous experience in marketing agency and non-profit communications. She graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Communications with a focus in Public Relations from the University of North Florida.
Twitter ID: @roseyulpinosera
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest whitepapers!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera are joined by Parks Associates' Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, and Jennifer Kent, Vice President of research and talk about their experience and participation at ESX2022.
About Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates:Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, with training from the Burke Institute.
Jennifer earned her PhD in religion, politics, and society and an MA in church-state studies from Baylor University. She earned her BA in politics from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
Twitter ID: @JenniferMKent About Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates:
As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and marketing. Elizabeth has supported the growth of Parks Associates business and marketing services for twenty three years and is the key organizer for all of Parks Associates' events, including Parks Associates signature event CONNECTIONS™. She also drives the overall mission to provide clients with the best consumer and industry research and analysis on the SMB and consumer technology markets to inform strategic market decisions.
Elizabeth joined Parks Associates on a full-time basis after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in psychology.
Twitter ID: @elizparks
About KBIS:The ESX Electronic Security Expo is a meaningful event open exclusively to the pro-installer and integrator and is designed to allow passionate professionals the ability to learn more, share more and interact more.
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
LinkedIn
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, host Chris White is joined by Parks Associates' research team members Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Kristen Hanich, Director of Research, and Paul Erickson, Director of Research and discuss their experience at CONNECTIONS as well as main takeaways from sessions featuring leaders in the industry.
About CONNECTIONS- The Premier Connected Home Conference:Parks Associates' 26th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference features an in-person conference in May 2022 and multiple virtual sessions hosted throughout 2022. The event focuses on the adoption of technology including smart home, security, connected health, energy, and home automation.
Bringing together more than 1,500 senior executives, CONNECTIONS™ provides networking opportunities combined with visionary keynotes and virtual sessions. The Parks Associates analyst team leads all conference sessions, which are focused on technology innovations, consumer adoption and trends, product and service forecasts, and the evaluation of new business strategies, partnerships, monetization opportunities, and value-added service design.
About Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates:Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, with training from the Burke Institute.
Twitter ID: @JenniferMKent About Kristen Hanich, Research Director, Parks Associates:Kristen Hanich heads Parks Associates' consumer electronics and mobility research, with expertise in other verticals including connected cars, mobile networking, healthcare, wellness, and independent living. She leads a mix of custom and syndicated research projects throughout the year, with a focus on major players and emerging trends. Kristen specializes in bridging the gap between data-driven and narrative approaches to understanding the consumer markets via a mix of qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
Twitter ID: @KristenAtParks
About Paul Erickson, Research Director, Parks Associates:With more than 20 years of technology industry experience and over 15 as an analyst, Paul Erickson’s coverage has spanned connected consumer electronics, pay & broadcast TV, digital & physical media, streaming devices and services, home and pro AV, smart home, user interface technologies, and digital rights management.
Twitter ID: @PaulEricksonAV
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest complimentary whitepapers & webinars!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, host Rosey Ulpino Sera gives listeners an inside scoop of Parks Associates 26th annual CONNECTIONS conference happening from May 17-19, 2022 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Texas. The executive event features Parks Associates' consumer and industry research along with insights from leading technology and service companies on trends driving home technology adoption, attitudes around data privacy, and business model innovations.
Voices you will hear:
- Uday Kiran Chaka - Sentry AI
- Fumi Shingai - X-Hemistry
- Paul Erickson - Parks Associates
CONNECTIONS™ is sponsored by Alarm.com, Calix, Cox Communities, F-Secure, Homebase, Plume, Airties, Bitdefender, Johnson Controls, Nice, Notion, Rapid Response Monitoring, Resideo, Schneider Electric, STRATIS®, AmTrust Specialty Risk, Gadgeon, Ivani, Midea, Cooktop Safety, Iris® Powered by Generali, and Assurant.
Bringing together thousands of industry players from the consumer technology ecosystem for networking opportunities, consumer and industry research from the Parks Associates analyst team, insights from visionary speakers, and thoughtful, curated sessions focused on technology innovations, consumer behavior, and product and service adoption and trends.
For more information on Parks Associates research, please click here, and don't forget to download our latest complimentary whitepapers!
Follow us on Social:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, we will listen in on an interactive panel from a recent session of our CONNECTIONS: The Premier Connected Home Conference. This sessionbrings together industry players from the pro-service channels and hear directly about the challenges of connectivity and incorporating smart home technology into offerings.
The topic is Smart Home Tech and the Pros: View from the Channel
The panel moderator is Parks Associate's president & CMO, Elizabeth Parks, and panelists address the impact of new technology and services, and the challenges that come with “smart” technology in the home.
The voices you will hear during this episode come from:
Ian Bryant, Senior Director Strategic Partnerships, CEDIA
Kevin Huisman, Service Manager, Grand Home Automation
Jennifer Mallett, Founder and CEO, Level Up Your Home
JC Murphy, President, Savant
Bill Nicholson, Director, Rutestock
Loren Roetman, Home Technology Master, Cloudburst Technology
Jason Wade, Founder, Doorbell Ninja
Interested in attending our CONNECTIONS conference? Click Here!
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and don't forget to download our latest complimentary whitepapers!
Follow us on Social:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera are joined by Parks Associates' Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, and Ashton Gambrell, Strategic Account Manager, Events & Marketing Services to chat about their experience and participation at ISC West 2022.
About Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates:
As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and marketing. Elizabeth has supported the growth of Parks Associates business and marketing services for twenty three years and is the key organizer for all of Parks Associates' events, including Parks Associates signature event CONNECTIONS™. She also drives the overall mission to provide clients with the best consumer and industry research and analysis on the SMB and consumer technology markets to inform strategic market decisions.
Elizabeth joined Parks Associates on a full-time basis after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in psychology.
Twitter ID: @elizparks
About Ashton Gambrell, Strategic Account Manager, Events & Marketing Services, Parks Associates:Ashton joined Parks Associates with over 15 years experience in sales, business development, account management and sponsorship sales within the hotel and sports industries. She is now part of the business development team managing event sponsorships and custom marketing services.
Ashton graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BA in Business Administration and concentration in Marketing. After working for Four Seasons Resorts for nearly 10 years, Ashton spent the next seven years working with PGA TOUR pro golfers and their corporate sponsors/partners before joining Parks Associates.
About ISC West:Offering the combination of products, educational programming, and networking opportunities all in one place truly makes ISC West the premier destination to showcase innovation and discover what is new and next in the industry.
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest whitepapers!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode of the smart spaces series, hosts are joined by guest speakers from Technicolor Matt Newman, Director of Product Management, and Patrick Goemaere, Chief Architect Cloud Services Connected Home CTO Office. Listen in on a great conversation as they address the demand and growth of IoT edge solutions in smart apartments and dorms.
Download Parks Associates' complimentary whitepaper, Simplifying the IoT Edge: Smart Spaces Best Practices, in collaboration with Technicolor, to explore common challenges and best practices in deploying solutions into these environments, examining new open solutions compatible with many different networking technologies.
About Technicolor:
With decades of leading experience in the connectivity space, Technicolor offers a complete IoT edge solution based on robust, secure, interoperable and futureproof hardware. Propelled by a culture of innovation it fosters partnerships with a thriving ecosystem of companies enabling its customers to bring an ever-growing number of value-added services to market. Using a state-of-the-art framework, Technicolor’s R&D engineering teams design first-class platforms allowing applications, connected devices, data flows and networks to interact seamlessly. Therefore, help simplifying the integration of IoT services, supporting complex use cases, enabling fast go-to-market strategies, and designing cost-effective installations.
Interested in Technicolor's latest solutions? Visit their website www.technicolor.com or follow them on their social platforms:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Follow us on Social:
Tweet Chris White
Tweet Rosey Ulpino
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera dive into the latest OTT, Pay-TV, and Digital Media news with Parks Associates' Director of Research, Paul Erickson.
About Paul Erickson, Research Director, Parks Associates:With more than 20 years of technology industry experience and over 15 as an analyst, Paul Erickson’s coverage has spanned connected consumer electronics, pay & broadcast TV, digital & physical media, streaming devices and services, home and pro AV, smart home, user interface technologies, and digital rights management.
Prior to joining Parks Associates, Paul was an analyst for Omdia, IHS Markit, and NPD DisplaySearch. He has regularly attended, spoken, and/or moderated at industry events and tradeshows across the consumer, service provider, and pro AV technology landscape, such as CES, IFA, IBC, MWC, NAB, InfoComm, NAMM, and Integrated Systems Europe. Paul is also a several-time AVIXA Emerging Trends Fellow honoree.
Paul holds a BS in International Business from Georgetown University, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin, and can converse in English, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Taiwanese.
Twitter ID: @PaulEricksonAV Check out our latest published research on this topic:
- Livestreaming: The Next Hot Video Market
- Video Streaming Platforms: Rise of the Smart TV
- Video Services: State of the Market
- Data-based Decision Making for Video Services
- Home Service Bundles: OTT as a Value-Added Service
- Content Preferences in OTT Video
- OTT Video Market Tracker
Interested in learning more about this market?
Register Now to attend the firm's Future of Video 2022 conference series for insights on new trends in the video and connected entertainment industries, with insights on consumer adoption, churn, and spending. The event provides insight into successful OTT strategy deployments, challenges for pay-TV providers, the role of connected CE in the growth of video viewing, new content formats, and the overall impact to the video market.
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest whitepapers!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Sera are joined by Parks Associates' Elizabeth Parks, President & CMO, and Jennifer Kent, Vice President of research and talk about their experience and participation at KBIS 2022.
About Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates:Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, with training from the Burke Institute.
Jennifer earned her PhD in religion, politics, and society and an MA in church-state studies from Baylor University. She earned her BA in politics from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
Twitter ID: @JenniferMKent About Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates:
As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and marketing. Elizabeth has supported the growth of Parks Associates business and marketing services for twenty three years and is the key organizer for all of Parks Associates' events, including Parks Associates signature event CONNECTIONS™. She also drives the overall mission to provide clients with the best consumer and industry research and analysis on the SMB and consumer technology markets to inform strategic market decisions.
Elizabeth joined Parks Associates on a full-time basis after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in psychology.
Twitter ID: @elizparks
About KBIS:The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is the North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies from hundreds of exhibitors.
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest whitepapers!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, host Chris White reflects on CES 2022 with Parks Associates' Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Kristen Hanich, Director of Research, and Paul Erickson, Director of Research.
About Jennifer Kent, VP, Research, Parks Associates:Jennifer manages the research department and Parks Associates' process for producing high-quality, relevant, and meaningful research. Jennifer also leads and advises on syndicated and custom research projects across all connected consumer verticals and guides questionnaire development for Parks Associates’ extensive consumer analytics survey program. Jennifer is a certified focus group moderator, with training from the Burke Institute.
Jennifer earned her PhD in religion, politics, and society and an MA in church-state studies from Baylor University. She earned her BA in politics from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
Twitter ID: @JenniferMKent About Kristen Hanich, Research Director, Parks Associates:Kristen Hanich heads Parks Associates' consumer electronics and mobility research, with expertise in other verticals including connected cars, mobile networking, healthcare, wellness, and independent living. She leads a mix of custom and syndicated research projects throughout the year, with a focus on major players and emerging trends. Kristen specializes in bridging the gap between data-driven and narrative approaches to understanding the consumer markets via a mix of qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
Kristen has dual master's degrees in applied anthropology and public health from the Universities of North Texas in Denton and Fort Worth. She earned her BSc in health at the University of Texas at San Antonio and has a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems.
Twitter ID: @KristenAtParks
About Paul Erickson, Research Director, Parks Associates:With more than 20 years of technology industry experience and over 15 as an analyst, Paul Erickson’s coverage has spanned connected consumer electronics, pay & broadcast TV, digital & physical media, streaming devices and services, home and pro AV, smart home, user interface technologies, and digital rights management.
Prior to joining Parks Associates, Paul was an analyst for Omdia, IHS Markit, and NPD DisplaySearch. He has regularly attended, spoken, and/or moderated at industry events and tradeshows across the consumer, service provider, and pro AV technology landscape, such as CES, IFA, IBC, MWC, NAB, InfoComm, NAMM, and Integrated Systems Europe. Paul is also a several-time AVIXA Emerging Trends Fellow honoree.
Paul holds a BS in International Business from Georgetown University, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin, and can converse in English, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Taiwanese.
Twitter ID: @PaulEricksonAV
For more information on Parks Associates' research, please click here and make sure to check out our latest whitepapers!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, host Rosey Ulpino Sera and Parks Associates' President and Chief Marketing Officer, Elizabeth Parks, talk about the latest CES 2022 Tech Trends, her experience at the research firm's CONNECTIONS Summit and so much more!
Twitter ID: @Elizparks
As President, Elizabeth supports all teams within Parks Associates, a woman- and family-owned market research and consulting firm. She oversees research topics and coverage areas for the company and directs the integrated strategic communications plan for Parks Associates, including advertising, public relations, and marketing. Elizabeth has supported the growth of Parks Associates business and marketing services for twenty three years and is the key organizer for all of Parks Associates' events, including Parks Associates signature event CONNECTIONS™. She also drives the overall mission to provide clients with the best consumer and industry research and analysis on the SMB and consumer technology markets to inform strategic market decisions.
For more information on Parks Associates' events, please click here!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, host Rosey Ulpino Sera chats with Parks Associates' Sr. Operations Director, Nick Thrash, about the Networking reception at CONNECTIONS Summit at CES 2022!
Twitter ID: @NickThrash1
Nick's primary duties are handling the logistics for Parks Associates’ events and marketing efforts. He organizes and maintains vendor relationships for all trade shows that Parks Associates participates in, including CEDIA and The Consumer Electronics Show. Nick provides logistical support to all sponsors and speakers at events and workshops hosted by Parks Associates. Nick is the primary contact for event sponsors regarding exhibitor logistics and fulfillment of sponsorship benefits at CONNECTIONS™. In addition, Nick manages the distribution of Parks Associates’ research materials to individual and Client Service accounts.
For more information on Parks Associates' events, please click here!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, hosts Rosey Ulpino Sera and Chris White chat with Parks Associates' Director of Research, Paul Erickson, about his experience as a judge for CES 2022 Innovation Awards and announcements in the entertainment space!
Twitter ID: @PaulEricksonAV
With more than 20 years of technology industry experience and over 15 as an analyst, Paul Erickson’s coverage has spanned connected consumer electronics, pay & broadcast TV, digital & physical media, streaming devices and services, home and pro AV, smart home, user interface technologies, and digital rights management.
Prior to joining Parks Associates, Paul was an analyst for Omdia, IHS Markit, and NPD DisplaySearch. He has regularly attended, spoken, and/or moderated at industry events and tradeshows across the consumer, service provider, and pro AV technology landscape, such as CES, IFA, IBC, MWC, NAB, InfoComm, NAMM, and Integrated Systems Europe. Paul is also a several-time AVIXA Emerging Trends Fellow honoree.
Paul holds a BS in International Business from Georgetown University, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin, and can converse in English, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Taiwanese.
For more information on the latest entertainment research please click here!
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, Parks Associates' Vice President of Marketing, Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, shares her thoughts on CONNECTIONS Summit 2022 at CES as well as more info on the firm's 16th annual research and industry event's networking reception on Day 2.
Mindi Sue plays a primary role in Parks Associates event management, including Parks Associates-hosted events and the outside events the company participates in. She is responsible for strategic planning and marketing of Parks Associates’ 6 hosted executive conferences. Mindi Sue is responsible for coordinating speaker relations activities for Parks Associates’ conferences and webcasts, including managing all proposals to speak, speaker communication, logistics, and coordination for national and international events and over fifty outside industry events that the Parks Associates analyst team participates in.
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, Parks Associates' Senior Marketing Manager, Hailey Laughlin, and host Rosey Ulpino Sera, discuss the top tech trends and innovations emerging from CES 2022. Color-changing cars, NFTs and the metaverse are all hot topics!
Hailey's primary role at Parks Associates is assisting with video marketing, social media, event attendee marketing, and event logistics. In addition, Hailey contributes to marketing efforts including new marketing initiatives for products and services, press outreach, and webinars.
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, you'll get an inside scoop on the latest at CES 2022 as they bring the industry back together to experience the next generation of innovation and Parks Associates' 16th annual CONNECTIONS Summit. Join hosts Rosey Ulpino-Sera and Chris White chat about his experience at CES and new exciting announcements on Day 1.
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, we will listen in on an interactive panel from a recent session of our CONNECTIONS virtual series, which is our executive conference is focused on the connected home and IoT devices.
The topic is The Promise of the Smart Home.
The panel moderator is Parks Associate's VP of research, Jennifer Kent, and panelists dive into consumer preferences for smart home control and UI, trends in interoperability and standards, and partnership alignments that drive ecosystem compatibility for an ever-growing array of products.
The voices you will hear during this episode come from:
Aaron Emigh, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Brilliant
Scott Harkins, Vice President Sales and Channel Marketing, Resideo
Steve Herbert, Director of Global Business Development, Samsung
Raman Sidhu, VP Product, Xfinity Home and Connectivity, Comcast
Wilco van Hoogstraeten, Director, Qorvo
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, we will chat about the latest updates on the MDU smart home market with guest speaker Patrice Samuels, our very own senior research manager.
Patrice covers smart home products and services and leads Parks Associates Smart Home Tracker. This is our quarterly document that keeps clients informed of industry developments and competitive shifts across more than 10 smart home product markets. She also leads digital home technical support services with a focus on market trends, business models, and provider strategies.
This episode is now available on Youtube!
Connect with us:
Tweet Chris White
Tweet Rosey Ulpino
Tweet Patrice Samuels
Let's get social:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Download this whitepaper to learn more about the growing demand for exceptional connectivity in MDUs. This complimentary whitepaper evaluates the benefits of next-generation connectivity services for MDU property managers and residents, as well as the role of the service provider as a key partner in smart MDU living.
Click here for more information about our latest MDU research.
In this episode, dive into hot topics about IoT and Climate Change with guest speaker Rob Conant, VP of Software and Ecosystem for Infineon Technologies. Throughout the episode, they covered the latest tech innovations in the sensor and energy efficiency space within the smart home, MDUs, transportation, and more.
Join us at Infineon's virtual OktoberTech 2021 event on October 21st! Don't miss a great collection of visionary keynotes and presentations, a live panel discussion, and innovative product demonstration showcase. To learn more or register, visit www.OktoberTech2021.com.
Interested in Infineon's latest solutions? visit their website www.infineon.com or follow them on their social platforms:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
This episode is now available on Youtube!
Follow us on Social:
Tweet Chris White
Twee Rosey Ulpino
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Infineon Technologies
Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.
In this episode, we will listen in on an interactive panel from a recent session of our CONNECTIONS virtual series, which is our executive conference is focused on the connected home and IoT devices.
The topic is State of Home Security Market
The panel moderator is Parks Associate's president, Elizabeth Parks, and panelists dive into the state of the residential security market, talk through critical trends impacting industry stakeholders, and the top opportunities for revenue growth.
The voices you will hear during this episode come from:
Logan Dunn, Head of Growth, Wyze
Min Kang, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Brinks Home
Jeremy McLerran, Global Director of Marketing, Johnson Controls
Spencer Moore, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Rapid Response Monitoring
Andreas Rudyk, Co-Founder, Smartfrog & Canary
Mark Zimmerman, CEO, RSPNDR
Interested in downloading our latest complimentary whitepapers? Click here
Follow us on Social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
In this episode, we will shift over to the marketing world (my personal favorite) by listening in to our recent B2B marketing webinar featuring Parks Associates’ very own president, vice president of marketing, and other key industry PR and marketing leaders. This webinar highlights content marketing strategies and insights on how to stand out in this digital age and capture the attention of a variety of audiences through executive conferences, tradeshows, media outreach, and other content marketing services.
If your company is interested in continued visibility during our executive conferences, please click here as we are continuing our Parks Associates’ hosted Connected Health Summit virtual series.
Follow Parks Associates on social!
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
In this episode, hosts Chris White and Rosey Ulpino chat about Expanding Access to Inclusive Tech with guest speaker Brook McCall, Senior Director of Tech Access Initiative at the United Spinal Association.
Brook brings tech industry minds and thought leaders from the mobility disability community together for essential conversations and collaboration, fostering mutual understanding and driving needed innovation.
For more information about Tech Access Initiative at the United Spinal Association please visit https://unitedspinal.org/tech-access-initiative/
Listen in on an interactive panel session from Parks Associates latest Connected Health Summit virtual series. This executive conference is focused on the impact of connected devices and IoT healthcare solutions on consumers at home.
This interactive panel is moderated by our Senior Analyst Kristen Hanich and focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Personalization in Medicine featuring executives from Ada Health, Optum, Nuance Communications, Valencell, JVION, and Biofourmis.
For more information on this event please visit www.connectedhealthsummit.com
If you're interested in data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services, then this podcast is for you!
In this episode, podcast host and research analyst, Chris White, will chat about the Zigbee Alliance and CHIP rebrand to CSA and “Matter” with guest speaker and our very own researcher, Amanda Kung.
For more information about Parks Associates please visit www.parksassociates.com
In our very first episode, we will take a trip down memory lane through the history and evolution of Parks Associates with guest speaker Elizabeth Parks, President, Parks Associates.
For more information about Parks Associates please visit www.parksassociates.com
This podcast is all about Parks Associates’ data-driven market insights on emerging consumer technology products and services - featuring our talented analyst team and industry leaders bringing new and innovative products to market. Make sure to subscribe as you’ll get an inside look at the latest industry trends focused on the connected consumer, home automation and security, energy management, connected health and independent living, and digital content and video services.