The population of the United States is aging in a profound way, helped along by a bolus of baby boomers now between 53 and 71 years of age.
It’s a huge opportunity for innovative startups, though it comes with a unique set of challenges. According to Parks Associates, some 115 million Americans will need caregiving assistance by 2020. That’s more than one in three. The question is not the market size, it’s what startups can do to tap into it.
From the article "How to succeed in the 50+ healthcare market" by Juliet Preston.
The Walmart Vizio deal comes as competitor Roku has a 25% share of the connected TV market, based on smart TV operating systems in use, according to Parks Associates. Amazon makes up 17% of the market...
“This is a good move by Walmart,” says Elizabeth Parks, president of the market research firm Parks Associates. “It sets the company in a position to compete with Amazon in new ways.” “Walmart isn’...
According to a spokesperson for Parks Associate that Ars Technica spoke with, Vizio has 12 percent of connected TV OS market share. WSJ reported last week that Roku OS has more market share at 25 perc...
Parks Associates data shows that the vast majority - 88% of internet households shop online at least monthly. 62% of respondents shop on a mobile phone and 60% shop on a computer monthly. Parks Ass...
