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.
A study released this month by Parks Associates found only 18 percent of consumers would buy a smart thermostat at $250, but offering a $100 rebate more than doubled the pool of interested buyers....
More than 300 streaming services are available in the United States, according to Parks Associates, a consulting firm. From the article, "Forget Twitter. This Musk Is Into ‘Toe Curling Yumminess.’"...
There have been some public reports that credential sharing has increased dramatically in recent months. A OnePoll study commissioned by Tubi reported that as of March, 42% of adults were sharing acco...
However, while work on that puzzle continues and multiple companies look for a way to get streaming subscribers to stay in one place, customer churn is still high. Or, as Parks Associates describes it...
