Executive conference in Marina del Rey addresses distribution of video services featuring new consumer insights and data  

Parks Associates today announced the Advisory Board and key topics for its upcoming eighth annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming conference, November 18-20 at the Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel, in Marina del Rey, California. This conference showcases industry-leading experts and innovators dedicated to shaping the future of digital entertainment and video experiences, and advisory board members help shape the focus and experience for attendees. 

Advisory Board Future of Video

Parks Associates’ latest research shows a continued demand for streaming video services and revenue opportunities for all subscription services in the home: 

  • As of Q3 2024, 57% of subscribers across eight leading streaming services (MAX, Netflix, Disney+, Discovery+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Hulu, and Peacock) opt for basic tiers with ads.
  • In Q3 2024, 57% of US internet households had a value-added bundle, down from 61% in 2023, indicating increased price sensitivity
  • 61% of households who canceled a streaming service in the past 12 months felt they were spending too much on streaming.
  • 57% switch services when they can't find content to watch.
  • 50% are frustrated when favorite shows are canceled or removed.

"Our Advisory Board is composed of influential executives representing leading companies across media, entertainment, and technology," said Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, VP Marketing, Parks Associates. "Their insights and leadership are pivotal in addressing the shifting trends and consumer behaviors shaping the next generation of video services and distribution."

The 2025 Advisory Board for the Future of Video includes the following executives:

  • Josh Arensberg, CTO, Media & Entertainment, Verizon
  • Carolyn Bisson, Executive Director Research, WB Global Insights & Analytics, Warner Bros
  • Shane Cannon, President and Founder, Vidgo
  • Hollie Choi, President & CEO, OTT.X
  • Nick Colsey, Vice President, Sony 
  • Ashton Gambrell, Director, Sales, Sponsorships, Parks Associates
  • Jill Goldfarb, SVP, Streaming TV, Trusted Media Brands
  • Michael Goodman, Sr Contributing Analyst, Parks Associates
  • Ashane Govind, Manager, Partner Strategy, Peacock TV
  • Philippe Guelton, Global President, Canela TV/Canela Media
  • Irene Gustaitis, Head of Insights, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios     
  • Samuel Harowitz, Senior Vice President, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships, Tubi
  • Ashley Hovey, Chief Digital Officer, The CW Network
  • Jennifer Kent, Vice President, Research, Parks Associates
  • Mike Levy, SVP, Global Rights Acquisition, FloSports
  • Johnny Miles, Sr. Director, Content Distribution & Sales Strategy, TV One
  • Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates
  • Marc Rashba, President, StreamingMethod LLC
  • Liz Riemersma, Vice President, Strategy & Business Development & International, DISH & Sling TV
  • Inderpreet Sandhu, Global Head of CTV Partner Development & Growth, Google
  • Vipul Sharma, Head of TV, Sports, and Music Content Business Development, LG Electronics
  • Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein, Vice President, Marketing, Parks Associates

This year's Future of Video conference, sponsored by InterDigital, will explore critical topics influencing the future landscape of video services, including:

  • Innovations in Content Discovery and Personalization
  • Monetization Strategies and Ad-supported Streaming Models
  • The Growth of Connected TV Platforms and Digital Ecosystems
  • Rights Management and Global Content Distribution
  • Next-generation Viewer Engagement and User Experience Design

Future of Video registration is open to the media and industry players. Discussions highlight new business models, service innovations, and strategies for capturing long-term value as video consumption becomes increasingly integrated into the connected consumer lifestyle. 

About Future of Video: Business of Streaming

Future of Video brings together senior leaders to share insights on new trends in the video and connected entertainment industries, with insights on consumer adoption, churn, and spending. The event provides insight into successful OTT strategy deployments, challenges for pay-TV providers, the role of connected CE in the growth of video viewing, new content formats, and the overall impact to the video market.

Parks Associates will host the eighth annual Future of Video at the Marina del Ray Marriott in California, Tuesday-Thursday, November 18-20. www.futureofvideo.us

About Parks Associates

Parks Associates is a global research, consulting, and marketing firm with 40 years of experience delivering proprietary consumer data and industry insights for businesses. The firm produces market research reports, forecasts, surveys, and competitive business intelligence on connected consumer, small business, and commercial technologies and related business solutions. A woman-owned and woman-led company, Parks Associates is a trusted partner and advisor to executives, providing custom research, strategic consulting, and forward-looking analysis across smart home, small business, and commercial markets, including security, broadband, entertainment, energy, multifamily, smart buildings, connected health, and emerging AI-driven technologies.

Parks Associates supports industry growth through proprietary research, consulting, and executive networking and convenes thousands of leaders each year through its flagship conferences, including CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, and Future of Video. Learn more at https://www.parksassociates.com.

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