Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates, will be speaking on the panel "Engage and Grow: How to Succeed With Interactive Live Streaming" at the Streaming Media Connect virtual event on Tuesday, November 12 between 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET).

The growth of highly interactive streaming genres such as gaming, auctions, and sports betting has put pressure on networks while increasing the need to integrate interactivity and heightened engagement into more traditional methods of content delivery. With the challenges organizations face to ensure that their users have the smoothest and most dynamic interactive streaming experiences, and the additional investment in delivery infrastructure required as those experiences scale, how can streamers deliver ROI from interactive streaming every time?

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be speaking on the "Multi-Family Security" webinar on November 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm CT.

From upgrading mechanical locks to adding electronic access control options, the multi-family (MTF)/multi-housing (MTH) sector continues to offer opportunities to both locksmiths and security manufacturers. In this discussion, the panel will look at trends they are seeing in this area, including:

• The latest in locking and smart locking products and systems.  
• Ways locksmiths are upgrading customers from mechanical to electronic access control solutions.  
• The rise of mobile access and credentials. 
• Cloud-based access control systems. 
• Installation techniques, from new construction to retrofits. 

The average US home has more than 16 connected devices today. Discover state-of-the-art energy-efficient technologies and practices in smart homes. Explore strategies to meet consumer and grid demands for reducing energy consumption, optimizing home energy systems, and integrating renewable energy sources. Explore real-time energy monitoring, load control, and consumer engagement strategies to optimize energy usage.

Future of Video brings together industry leaders to share insights on the business of streaming services and the monetization strategies emerging as a result of new business models, bundles, connected video devices and shifting video viewing habits.

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be speaking in the session “How smart home technology is changing the home improvement landscape,” at the 2024 HIRI Insights Summit on September 19th at 10:40 AM in Chicago.

HIRI's Summit gives free access to the leading home improvement experts who offer advice and knowledge on all things in the industry. The HIRI Summit is a one-stop-shop for getting a comprehensive understanding of what your company should do to stay ahead of the changes impacting home improvement.

As our understanding of health and wellness continues to evolve, so does the way we design, build, and equip our homes. In today's modern lifestyle, there's a growing emphasis on creating living spaces that foster well-being, and this has led to collaborations between builders, appliance companies, and technology solutions that promote a healthier, safer, and more sustainable way of life. This session addresses how appliance manufacturers, builders, and other home solution providers are focused on the residents' health and well-being, including elements like clean air, natural lighting, energy efficiency, and predictive and proactive safety measures. Speakers address how the integration of health-conscious design, innovative appliances, lighting solutions, and safety features in modern homes is shaping a new era of living.

Future of Video brings together industry leaders to share insights on the business of streaming services and the monetization strategies emerging as a result of new business models, bundles, connected video devices and shifting video viewing habits.

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.

Discover how smart home platforms are revolutionizing energy efficiency in residential settings. Explore the integration of energy management features into platform technologies, enabling homeowners to monitor and optimize energy usage across connected devices. Learn about real-time energy insights, smart scheduling, and automation capabilities that empower users to reduce their carbon footprint and lower energy costs.

Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates, will be moderating the panels "Technology Leaders’ Roundtable: Addressing Platform Fragmentation and Video Workflows" from 1:30-2:10 pm MT on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 and "MT Leaders’ Panel: CTV Ad Tech Maze: Navigating the Complexity of Today's Ecosystem" from 1:40 to 2:20 pm MT on Wednesday, June 26, 2024  and also be a panelist on the session "Analysts Lightning Panel: Unveiling Trends, Behaviors, and Metrics in Streaming" at 3 pm PT on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the StreamTV Show.

Join The StreamTV Show this June 24-26, 2024 in Denver, CO! Coming together again at perhaps the most exciting time in the history of the television industry, how will streaming continue to evolve as the predominant method of viewing? The shift to addressable advertising continues to offer brands more value for their budgets, and audience experiences are continuing to be transformed by the potential of OTT distribution. At the heart of it all, however, are the partnerships that are driving the industry forward between content providers and distributors. Who is best positioned to deliver the total package to consumers? What are the futures of Multichannel providers, Smart TVs, Streaming STBs, and FASTs? 

Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates, will be presenting from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the CSA Member Meeting on Tuesday, June 25th.

The Connectivity Standards Alliance's mission is to ignite creativity and collaboration in the Internet of Things by developing, evolving, and promoting universal open standards that enable all objects to securely connect and interact.

Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates, will be speaking in the session "Seamless Connectivity: Where in the WiFi is Waldo?" at the NAA event Apartmentalize, Booth 1365 in Philadelphia, PA at 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM on June 21, 2024.

Residents move from common area to lounge area, from apartment to amenity. But residents want to be connected—and only 1% say they can seamlessly roam on a private WiFi network, while 53% want to do so. This session will share independent data on renter demand for seamless connectivity and highlight top technological and infrastructure deployment considerations.