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We also spent some time discussing a new Parks Associates study that surveyed 10,000 homes to identify the growth in smart home tech. Doorbells and locks were the fastest growing category this year, while smart TVs reached 56 percent adoption.

From the article "Apple's home head leaves, and new products launch, on HomeKit Insider" by Andrew O'Hara. 

A new white paper from Parks Associates, Home Energy Management: Driving Consumer Engagement and New Revenue, reveals 20 percent of U.S. broadband households report the Covid-19 pandemic has increased their interest in smart energy solutions that can help them manage their energy use, cost, and comfort.

“A variety of factors influence whether or not consumers adopt and use a specific solution, including ease of use, timeliness of information, and context,” says Patrice Samue ...read more

“Really it’s a chance for Netflix to set the standards and dialogue before the industry does or their competitors do,” said Paul Erickson, an analyst at Parks Associates.

From the article "What's behind Netflix releasing viewing data? Flexing its muscles." by Kristin Schwab. 

“What Frndly TV delivers is very focused—it’s not trying to be all things for all people,” said Paul Erickson, a senior analyst at Parks Associates, a research firm.

From the article "Family-Focused Frndly TV Reaches Carriage Deal With A+E Networks" by Lillian Rizzo. 

According to Parks Associates, this conservative definition has contributed to a “have nots” segment of the U.S. population (about 13 million homes). This segment tends to be disproportionately less educated, less educated with lower income levels compared to more affluent, fully connected (e.g., higher broadband speeds) households.

In that sense, the law is a step in the right direction as it propagates some level of broadband usage with the entire U.S. population, especial ...read more

New from Parks Associates, Smart Home & MDUS: The Property Manager View is a comprehensive and deep analysis of latest perspectives from property tech managers and developers on smart products. In the multifamily sector, adoption of smart home technology is accelerating as developers and owners are persuaded by dual business cases: operational efficiencies and increased rental revenue driven by improved tenant acquisition and retention.

From the article "Parks Associates Rel ...read more

Netflix has been criticized for not having enough enduring franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. Having those would certainly aid its efforts to expand into merchandise licensing, which is one of Walt Disney Co.’s highest-margin businesses. Still, while those franchises may have helped Disney+ get a lot subscribers out of the gate, its narrow focus could also limit the ultimate size of its subscriber base. Even for viewers who favor a specific genre, the overwhelming majority of ...read more

Netflix has been criticized for not having enough enduring franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. Having those would certainly aid its efforts to expand into merchandise licensing, which is one of Walt Disney Co.’s highest-margin businesses. Still, while those franchises may have helped Disney+ get a lot subscribers out of the gate, its narrow focus could also limit the ultimate size of its subscriber base. Even for viewers who favor a specific genre, the overwhelming majority of ...read more