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Parks Associates: Connectivity and Smart Home Tech Are Driving Transformation of Multifamily Housing

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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DALLAS, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' new research Smart Apartments: Connectivity and Services in MDUs shows that over 10% of apartment renters report receiving bulk internet service and over half of those receiving bulk report paying through a separate amenity fee. The research firm will feature research from this new study at the inaugural in-person conference for Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, April 17-18 in Plano, Texas, at the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park hotel.

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Top players in multifamily, including Mid-America Apartment Communities and Morgan Properties, are embracing smart apartment and smart community solutions both in new construction and for retrofit strategies in existing construction.
With the rise of remote work, and growing adoption of smart devices, properties have increasingly turned to internet and Wi-Fi as amenities for residents.
"In addition to multifamily apartments, owners and managers for condos and single-family housing communities are increasingly implementing bulk internet and smart amenities," Hanich said.
To schedule an interview, attend Smart Spaces, or request data, please contact Rosey Sera at [email protected] or 972-490-1113.

Parks Associates Announces Call for Papers for Inaugural Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, April 17-18 in Plano, Texas

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

DALLAS, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced the topics and call for papers for its inaugural event, Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, being held in-person on April 17-18 at the Hilton Granite in Plano, Texas, and virtually July 20, October 5, and November 30. The firm's latest research on tech innovations and deployment in the multifamily, MDU (multi-dwelling unit), and SMB (small-to-medium business) markets finds 77% of property managers and building owners who have installed smart home devices report the added tech led to increased rents in their properties.

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The event features keynote speakers John Butrim , Vice President - Multifamily, HOA & Builder, ADT Multifamily, and Guillermo Rivas , Vice President of New Business Development, Cox.
Early sponsors include Vantiva, Arize, CSA, Cox Communities, The Nice Group, Rapid Response Monitoring, Homebase, and Cooktop Safety.
Parks Associates, a woman-owned and woman-led internationally recognized market research and consulting company, specializes in emerging technology solutions serving the consumer and small to medium business (SMB) markets.
Each year, Parks Associates hosts industry webcasts, Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living, the CONNECTIONS™ Conference Series, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, and Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media.

Parks Associates: 67% of Security System Owners are Interested in a Warranty Service That Replaces or Repairs Damaged or Otherwise Inoperable Devices

DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Parks Associates whitepaper, Protect the Connected Home: Home Security Meets Personal Privacy, reports 67% of security system owners are interested in a warranty service that replaces or repairs damaged or otherwise inoperable devices. The research, released in partnership with Assurant, highlights consumers' privacy concerns around smart home devices and the opportunities that pro monitoring security providers have to offer warranty, cybersecurity, and other add-on services.

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DALLAS, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Parks Associates whitepaper, Protect the Connected Home: Home Security Meets Personal Privacy , reports 67% of security system owners are interested in a warranty service that replaces or repairs damaged or otherwise inoperable devices.
"Smart device owners are demonstrating their interest in warranties in addition to support and protections for their connected devices as add-on services," said Frank Saldaa , Research Analyst, Parks Associates.
"Our research shows that almost half of respondents have purchased an extended warranty/device protection service of some kind, up 15% from Q2 2019."
Home security firms are in a strong position to offer personal data privacy and security as an add-on service.

International Research Firm Parks Associates Announces 2023 Executive Conferences on the Connected Consumer and Smart Building Markets, Covering Smart Home, Energy, Health, and Video

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

DALLAS , Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced its 2023 event schedule for its executive conferences, including the inaugural conference Smart Spaces: Apartments, Hospitality, and Community Living on April 17-18. The research firm reports annual home service spending is $340 billion in the United States across home phone, internet, mobile, security, and video services. In addition, the firm estimates there are more than 700,000 multifamily properties in the US, which represents a growing market for broadband, smart solutions, and technology integration and services. Currently 30% of US internet households live in multi-dwelling (MDU) housing.

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The research firm reports annual home service spending is $340 billion in the United States across home phone, internet, mobile, security, and video services.
In addition, the firm estimates there are more than 700,000 multifamily properties in the US, which represents a growing market for broadband, smart solutions, and technology integration and services.
Parks Associates' 2023 conferences include a mix of in-person and quarterly virtual sessions, providing ongoing research insights and networking opportunities.
"Our events help the industry best understand the next stages of growth," said Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein , VP, Marketing, Parks Associates.

Andria Samis appointed Program Director of National Newspaper Awards

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

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TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -The Board of Governors of the National Newspaper Awards (NNAs) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andria Samis as the organization's next Program Director, effective July 1, 2022.

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TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ -The Board of Governors of the National Newspaper Awards (NNAs) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andria Samis as the organization's next Program Director, effective July 1, 2022.
Samis joins Bev Wake, who earlier was appointed the NNAs' next Executive Director, also effective July 1.
"We are excited to have Andria join the program in the important role of program director," said Paul Samyn, Chair of the NNA Board of Governors.
This is the 72nd year of the awards program, which was established in 1949 to encourage excellence and reward achievement in daily newspaper work in Canada.