Marina del Rey, California

Dr. Brett Shore Joins DISC Sports & Spine Center to Expand Hip Program in Los Angeles

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") is expanding its hip program in Los Angeles with the addition of Dr. Brett Shore, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and renowned comprehensive hip specialist who brings a rare level of expertise to his new role. Dr. Shore is highly skilled in all three areas of hip care: hip preservation using arthroscopic and open techniques; total hip replacement/arthroplasty through a cosmetic, bikini-style incision; and hip-related soft tissue treatment.  

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") is expanding its hip program in Los Angeles with the addition of Dr. Brett Shore, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and renowned comprehensive hip specialist who brings a rare level of expertise to his new role.
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  • Shore is highly skilled in all three areas of hip care: hip preservation using arthroscopic and open techniques; total hip replacement/arthroplasty through a cosmetic, bikini-style incision; and hip-related soft tissue treatment.
  • He saw the opportunity to complement these overlapping pathologies with a comprehensive hip program focused on whole-patient care.

Starbird Bringing Feel-Good Crispy Chicken to Marina del Rey

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starbird, one of the nation's first super-premium fast food concepts, announced today the grand opening of its 14th location in California and third location in Los Angeles County. The new restaurant will be located at 13161 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. To celebrate the grand opening, Starbird will be giving a free meal to its first 500 customers on Friday, March 22. Starbird will also include a Starbird Golden Ticket in 2 orders which will be valid for free Starbird for a year.* Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

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  • The new restaurant will be located at 13161 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey.
  • Starbird will also include a Starbird Golden Ticket in 2 orders which will be valid for free Starbird for a year.
  • The brand's feel-good crispy chicken is raised without antibiotics and is always fresh and never frozen.
  • Starbird in Marina del Rey will offer dine-in, carry-out via pick-up, and contactless delivery through its website, mobile app, and various third-party delivery partners.

Parks Associates' Future of Video Addresses Disruptions In Video Distribution And Transformation Of Streaming Business And Revenue Models

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

DALLAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International research firm Parks Associates today announced the agenda and call for papers for the firm's seventh annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming. The conference, featuring multiple virtual sessions and an in-person event November 19-21 at the Marina del Rey Marriott, Marina del Rey, California, addresses new strategies for cableco, OTT, and mobile service providers to deliver high-quality customer service, retain subscribers, attract new customers, and design bundled options through new distribution strategies.

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  • DALLAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International research firm Parks Associates today announced the agenda and call for papers for the firm's seventh annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming .
  • New partnerships are aiming to address this need, such as the recent announcement from ESPN, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros.
  • "Consumers are seeking solutions that simplify their content search while players in the streaming market experiment with new business models and partnerships to attract subscribers and increase revenues," said Eric Sorensen , Director, Streaming Video Tracker at Parks Associates.
  • "Due to the rapid rate of change, our objective with Future of Video is to disseminate the most recent industry research and developments.

Use of Ad-supported Business Models Jumps to 41% In US Households, up from 31% Six Months Ago

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest research shows a dramatic increase in the use of ad-based video services, as the number of US internet households that recently used an AVOD/FAST video streaming service increased from 31% in Q1 2023 to 41% in Q3 2023. The research firm's Video Service Consumer Insights Dashboard highlights the key metrics in streaming and video services, with trending data based on Parks Associates' ongoing consumer survey work of US internet households.

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  • Parks Associates will host its sixth annual Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media on November 14-16 at the Marina del Rey Marriott in Marina del Rey, California .
  • The agenda features industry leaders from AiBUY, ESPN, Google, Hallmark Media, LG, Love Stories TV, Paramount, Red Nation Television Network, Sling TV, XUMO, and more.
  • She will share new research from Parks Associates to illustrate new bundling and partnership strategies for service providers in the OTT service space.
  • "Streaming providers are raising prices and cracking down on account sharing in search of profitability, but consumers are struggling to make ends meet.

DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey Earns AAAHC Accreditation

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Monday, October 30, 2023

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has earned accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The new, next-level facility -- an 11,000 square-foot ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with two high-tech operating rooms -- has undergone and passed AAAHC's rigorous inspection, meeting nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality healthcare as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has achieved the maximum three-year accreditation.

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  • MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has earned accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) .
  • DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey has achieved the maximum three-year accreditation.
  • Now that DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey is officially accredited, the ASC can perform outpatient cases with general anesthesia.
  • "With accreditation in place, we are actively partnering with all major insurers to secure in-network contracts for DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey," said Karen Reiter, TriasMD's Vice President, Operations and Payor Management.

Parks Associates' Research Shows Consumers Could Save $366 Per Year on Average by Switching from Premium to Ad-Based Tiers

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced new research showing the average streaming household, which subscribes to 5.6 streaming services, could save $366 per year on average by switching from premium subscription tiers to ad-based tiers. The top services, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Discovery+, offer or plan to offer an ad-based option that is, on average, $5.44 cheaper than their basic, ad-free service.

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  • The top services, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Discovery+, offer or plan to offer an ad-based option that is, on average, $5.44 cheaper than their basic, ad-free service.
  • Parks Associates will host its annual Future of Video on November 14-16 at Marina del Rey, CA , sponsored by Adeia, Bango, FPT Software, SymphonyAI Media, and AiBUY.
  • "The move to ad-based services provides more options for consumers, especially as they are seeking a balance between costs and the desire for multiple content options," said Jennifer Kent , Vice President, Research, Parks Associates.
  • "Not everyone's favorite streaming service offers a cheaper ad-based service tier yet, and many subscribers will choose a mix of ad-based and premium options, depending on household preferences."

Parks Associates' Research Workshop at Future of Video Features Sling TV Keynote

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced the speakers for its November 14 workshop OTT Market & New Era of Video Consumption, which features a keynote from Sling TV and speakers from Verizon, AMC Networks, Samsung TV Plus, and more. This pre-show workshop for Future of Video will feature the firm's latest research, including updates on the adoption and use of streaming services and devices and the impact of advertising. Future of Video is sponsored by Adeia, FPT Software, SymphonyAI Media, and AiBUY.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced the speakers for its November 14 workshop OTT Market & New Era of Video Consumption , which features a keynote from Sling TV and speakers from Verizon, AMC Networks, Samsung TV Plus, and more.
  • This pre-show workshop for Future of Video will feature the firm's latest research, including updates on the adoption and use of streaming services and devices and the impact of advertising.
  • The research firm reports nearly 83% of US internet households own a connected video (CTV) device.
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    The pre-show research workshop features the latest consumer and industry data from Parks Associates' ongoing consumer survey work, as well as insights from its Streaming Video Tracker.

Huntington Health Partners with Marvin Behavioral Health to Prioritize Physician and Medical Staff Wellness

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Huntington Health physicians and medical staff will now have exclusive access to Marvin's behavioral health services, connecting them with licensed therapists specifically trained to address their unique needs.

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  • Huntington Health physicians and medical staff will now have exclusive access to Marvin's behavioral health services, connecting them with licensed therapists specifically trained to address their unique needs.
  • Dr. David Ulick, Medical Director of Physician Wellness at Huntington Health, stated,"Our partnership with Marvin provides physicians and medical staff a secure space for mental wellness, separate from their professional realm, that ensures their utmost privacy and protection.
  • "We're excited to collaborate with Huntington Health," remarked John Bracaglia, CEO and founder of Marvin Behavioral Health.
  • The collaboration between Marvin Behavioral Health and Huntington Health marks a groundbreaking step in the healthcare sector.

Parks Associates' Consumer Study Video Services: Shifting Demand Reveals Strategies for Profitable Growth in Video Services Market

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates, the premier technology research firm, recently released the consumer study "Video Services: Shifting Demand," presenting a focused analysis of the video services landscape, including insight into why consumers are switching and canceling streaming services. The research shows the average annualized subscriber churn rate for streaming video services stands at 47%.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates, the premier technology research firm, recently released the consumer study "Video Services: Shifting Demand," presenting a focused analysis of the video services landscape, including insight into why consumers are switching and canceling streaming services.
  • The research shows the average annualized subscriber churn rate for streaming video services stands at 47%.
  • "Consumer focus on price and content underscores the pivotal role of value in consumer decision-making," said Sarah Lee , Research Analyst, Parks Associates.
  • Rapid changes in viewer behaviors, coupled with the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, emphasize the content conundrum in today's video services market.

DISC/Modern Luxury Cocktail Reception Honored LA's 2023 'Top Doctors' and Unveiled Next-Level Surgery Center

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 350 local doctors, athletes, celebrities and business leaders descended on Marina del Rey for a special cocktail reception co-hosted by DISC Sports & Spine Center and Modern Luxury Angeleno. The event, which took place Thursday evening (8/3), celebrated LA's 2023 class of Castle Connolly-ranked "Top Doctors" while giving attendees a first look at the region's newest ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

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  • Attendees toured the new DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey, honored VIP guests and enjoyed special, hands-on demonstrations.
  • MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 350 local doctors, athletes, celebrities and business leaders descended on Marina del Rey for a special cocktail reception co-hosted by DISC Sports & Spine Center and Modern Luxury Angeleno .
  • The event, which took place Thursday evening (8/3), celebrated LA's 2023 class of Castle Connolly-ranked "Top Doctors" while giving attendees a first look at the region's newest ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
  • DISC's renowned team of physician partners include pioneers in minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedics and chronic pain management.