The Connected Consumer

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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.

  1. 10/17/2025

    Smart Home Future Outlook 2030

    This episode rebroadcasts the October 9 CONNECTIONS virtual session. The session features a keynote from Gene LaNois, VP Product Marketing, Vivint, an NRG company, and a panel with Katie Espeseth, VP New Products, New Business, EPB; PG Gall, Senior Product Strategist, Living, Crestron; Matthew Wootton, Co-Founder & CTO, Ivani, LLC; and George Yianni, CTO and Founder, Philips Hue at Signify.  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.

    1h 21m

  2. 02/12/2025

    Beyond Residential: Custom Integration's Role in Smart Spaces

    This episode feature the CONNECTIONS roundtable Beyond Residential: Custom Integration's Role in Smart Spaces, broadcast live on February 6. Moderator Kristen Hanich of Parks Associates leads a session featuring Ryan Heringer, President, Sound Concepts; Horacio Morales, VP of Sales, Nice North America; Scott Osborne, Co-Owner & CEO, Castle Protection & Automation; and Paul Williams, Global Managing Director for Home Management Business Unit, Nice Group. Parks Associates recently released a new white paper, "Smart Spaces: New Opportunities for Custom Integrators," in partnership with Nice. The next virtual session is February 20, "Looking Forward: Growth for Multifamily Tech."  And you can register for Smart Energy Summit in Dallas, March 25-26 at https://www.parksassociates.com/event/smart-energy-summit/register  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.

    59 min

  3. 01/09/2025

    Access Control and Security in Multifamily

    This Smart Spaces session, originally streamed Dec 12, examines the latest advancements in smart space technology. This session features a visionary discussion with Michael Rovito, CEO, Ambient Property Technologies, and a panel with Michael Gratteri, Founding Partner, Swiftlane; Jennifer Lytle, VP/GM - Access Control Solutions, Chamberlain Group (Liftmaster/myQ); Lee Miller, VP, Multifamily, Brivo; and Greg Mora, Executive Director, Business Development, Johnson Controls. 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.

    1h 35m

  4. 12/21/2024

    Smart Home Future Outlook 2025

    This CONNECTIONS session from Dec 12 highlights how connected devices are changing how consumers interact at home and an outlook for the smart home solutions market for 2025. It features a research presentation from Parks Associates' Daniel Holcomb and a panel discussion with executives from OliverIQ, the Thread Group, Schneider Electric, and GrandCare Systems. This episode is a great preview for CONNECTIONS Summit at CES, January 7. Join us in Las Vegas: connectionssummit.com oliveriq.com threadgroup.org se.com grandcare.com 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.

    1h 20m

  5. 11/21/2024

    Plugged into Health and Home: The Power of Smart Living

    Market research firm Parks Associates welcomes guest speaker, Sid Shaw, GM and VP of Marketing and Applications from Infineon to discuss the latest advancements in edge computing reshaping the home tech landscape and the role of edge computing, AI and integration across systems.  The discussion focuses on use cases and applications across devices like fitness trackers and smartwatches as well as smart home devices like smart thermostats, smart speakers, smart garages, independent living solutions and other safety and security solutions. About Infineon Technologies Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer & greener.   You can also follow them on their social platforms: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram 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.

    31 min

  6. 04/24/2024

    Modern Living and Connectivity Demands New Tech Requirements

    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.

    29 min

  7. 04/18/2024

    Connected Conversations: Where Tech Meets Thought

    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.

    22 min

  8. 04/11/2024

    Connected Conversations: Frontotemporal Dementia Diary in Bits and Bytes

    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.

    28 min
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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.

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    Parks Associates Research
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
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