Events

Parks Associates research shows 25% of U.S. broadband households have used a health app in the past year

International market research and consulting firm Parks Associates announced today it will host the first Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers on September 4-5 at the Omni Hotel San Diego, with keynote presentations from Qualcomm Life and Walgreens. This executive conference focuses on the mHealth and consumer-centric health and wellness markets and features indust ...read more

Market Research Firm and Industry Executives Address Content Delivery, Connected CE, and Service Provider Strategies  at CONNECTIONS™

Parks Associates announced new research today predicting 4K TVs will follow a similar, but faster, growth pattern as HDTVs, which have reached 82% of U.S. broadband households after 15 years on the market. The research "4K Today: Bringing Ultra HD to Market" predicts 4K TVs will reach mass-market pricing in the next 2-3 years and top 80% of ho ...read more

Annual Conference focuses on new growth opportunities and partnerships for the connected consumer

Following a successful Smart Energy Summit in February, Parks Associates will host the 18th-annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference May 13-15, 2014, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront.  This year’s keynotes—ARRIS, AT&T, iControl Networks, and Lowe’s—will join industry leaders and Parks Associates analysts to address technology developments and tr ...read more

Energy conference sponsored by Speed Wire, Percepscion, and more

U.S. households with time-of-use (TOU) electricity billing are more satisfied with their electricity service, according to new research Parks Associates announced today at the 2014 Smart Energy Summit. Among energy consumers with free nights or weekends, 53% are “very” satisfied with their overall electricity services, but only 34% without this TOU service are very satisfied.

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2014 CONNECTIONS™ Conference announces keynotes from ARRIS, AT&T, iControl Networks, Lowe’s

New research from Parks Associates shows mobile consumption of video is driving usage of TV apps, with 55% of U.S. smartphone owners and 61% of tablet owners using a TV-related app at least once a month. The research firm will address the growing influence of the app ecosystem at the 18th-annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, May 13-15, 2014, in San Francisco, with ...read more

Analysts to discuss new consumer energy research at workshop to kick off 2014 Smart Energy Summit

In advance of its research workshop at 2014 Smart Energy Summit next week, Parks Associates announced new research today showing 16% of U.S. broadband households are highly likely to purchase a renewable-energy power generator over the next five years. Nearly 60% of these households plan to purchase solar panels, the most popular option among renewable-energy power generators.

Reliant, Austin Energy, TXU Energy, and other Texas energy companies toshowcase energy management insights at 2014 Smart Energy Summit

Parks Associates energy research finds both consumers and utilities, through energy-efficiency activities and unique services, are driving innovations in the Texas energy markets. The firm, which hosts the 2014 Smart Energy Summit February 17-19 in Austin, found Texan broadband households, over the last 12 months, made the following efforts t ...read more

2014 Smart Energy Summit to Focus on Connected Appliances for the Smart Home with Keynotes from Austin Energy and Nest

New Parks Associates research shows consumer adoption of smart thermostats could expand significantly if paired with utility rebate programs. The firm's 360 View:  Energy & American Broadband Households Consumers reports 43% of U.S. broadband households are willing to purchase a smart thermostat if offered a $25 rebate, 55% would purchase if offered a $50 rebat ...read more