MEDIA ALERT: Parks Associates to host 7th Annual CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit at 2013 CES Tuesday in South Hall, Rooms S204-S205

MEDIA ALERT: Parks Associates to host 7th Annual CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit at 2013 CES Tuesday in South Hall, Rooms S204-S205

Industry leaders from LG Electronics, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Samsung, Shazam, Verizon, and more will lead interactive discussions on the connected home, followed by Lowe's networking reception

DALLAS, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International research firm Parks Associates invites media to attend the 7(th) annual CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit at CES,10 A.M.-5:15 P.M. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Las Vegas, followed by a reception sponsored by Lowe's at 6 p.m.

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CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit features five interactive panel sessions focused on new roles for service providers and new monetization strategies for connected devices and smart TVs, digital content for multiple platforms, and value-added services. Parks Associates research shows:


-- By 2016, 814 million households worldwide will have Internet service,
and over 94% will have broadband.
-- 20% of U.S. broadband households own at least three of the four
app-based devices, including a smartphone, tablet, smart TV, and game
console.
-- Video viewing on tablets is already six hours per week, and tablet
penetration will reach 66% of U.S. broadband households in 2013.
WHAT:CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit at CES



WHEN: Tuesday, January 8, 2013


Time Session Title Speakers (Companies)
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10:00 A.M. Smart TVs and the Future of LG Electronics, Samsung,
Entertainment Sharp, Verizon, Yahoo!
11:30 A.M. Second-Screen Experiences & Audible Magic, LG Electronics,
Revenue Opportunities Rovi Corporation, Shazam, USA
Network
Convergence in the Connected EcoFactor, Hitachi
Home: Partnership Communication Technologies
Opportunities Americas, IBM, Lowe's
Companies, Inc., Qualcomm
1:00 P.M. Inc., Verizon
2:30 P.M. New Opportunities in Tech Affinegy, iYogi, PlumChoice,
Support Services Inc., Radialpoint,
Support.com, Sutherland
Global Services
4:00 P.M. Multiscreen Services: Where Irdeto, Microsoft Corporation,
Connected CE meets OTT Orange, Samsung
6:00 P.M. Networking Reception Sponsored by Lowe's


WHERE: Rooms S204-S205, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Second Floor

REGISTRATION: CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit is open to qualified press registered with 2013 International CES.



INTERVIEWS: To request an interview or additional information, contact Holly Sprague at hsprague@gmail.com or +1.720.987.6614.

Visit Parks Associates at Booth #21944 in LVCC, South Hall1, Lower Level.

About Parks Associates
Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions.

www.parksassociates.com

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About CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit at CES

CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit at CES, hosted by international research firm Parks Associates on January 8, 2013, provides attendees with insights from top executives and the leading analysts in the connected home industries. This interactive event focuses on market trends, business models, case studies, and growth opportunities for companies developing products, platforms, and services for the connected consumer.

CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit offers the ideal start to CES, with all sessions moderated by Parks Associates analysts.

www.connectionssummit.com

www.twitter.com/CONN_Summit #connsummit2013

CONTACT:

Holly Sprague

Parks Associates

720.987.6614
hsprague@gmail.com



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