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Futuresource Appoints Richard McDonald as CEO and Kathy Million as COO
New leadership will build on specialist research and personal client relationships to lead the company’s next phase of growth.
Research
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CEDIA Reveals New Data on $33.8 Billion US Residential Technology Market
New CEDIA market analysis provides a comprehensive look at industry size, technology adoption, business outlook, AI, and workforce challenges
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D-Tools Releases ‘2026 Midyear Market Report’
Median sales were up 14% industry-wide in the first half of 2026, while one-third of integrators grew 51% or more and another third declined...
CEDIA Show
CEDIA Town Hall Reveals Latest Market Trends
CEDIA research finds continued demand despite economic pressures.
CEDIA Show
CEDIA to Reveal Latest Industry Research at CEDIA Expo
CEDIA Town Hall, sponsored by Sony, to reveal robust industry data.
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Research: Global Music Industry Reaches $47.1B as Streaming Services Change Tack
Futuresource Consulting's Global Music Industry Market Outlook reveals a market increasingly shaped by premiumization, emerging regions, and the enduring power of physical media.
Events
Research: The Next-Generation Audiophile is Here
Free Futuresource webinar explores how Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping the path to purchase, premium audio demand, and AI-driven discovery.
CEDIA Show
CEDIA Launches In-House Research Division
The first findings will debut at the CEDIA Town Hall during CEDIA Expo 2026.
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Future B2B, Apogee Insight Partner to Produce ‘SCN Top AV Consultants’ Industry Resource
Exclusive research will spotlight firms influencing the Pro AV industry.
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Apogee Insight Acquires PMA Research
Apogee Insight will direct the organization forward, expanding the research portfolio while investing in modern analytics technologies and additional proprietary data sources.
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Research: Futuresource Reveals Mass Market Audio Is Stalling and Where to Find Growth
Digital-native millennials want better sound but refuse to sacrifice the convenience of wireless audio.
Behind the Business
Designed to Work Together
As homeowners demand more connected experiences, CEDIA and NKBA | KBIS show how collaboration delivers better results for every client.
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Lutron Releases 2026 Luxury Residential Trend Report
New consumer research reveals lighting, automated shades, and integrated controls are now considered essential to luxury home design.
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Parks Associates and Vivint Release White Paper on the Significance of Centralized Smart Home Energy and Security
New research reveals consumers want smart home ecosystems that unify energy management and security into seamless, service-driven experiences.
Behind the Business
New Tech Week: State of the Industry 2025
If you’ve been feeling optimistic about your business this year, we have the data to back it up.
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Jetbuilt Partners With Industry Veterans Sean Wargo and Lee Dodson on Market Intelligence
Will develop a comprehensive data initiative designed to help industry professionals identify emerging trends.
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Research: Entertainment Rebounds Across Cinema and Digital
New Futuresource Consulting study shows that, rather than competing, the two are now feeding into one another.
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Research: New White Paper Examines AI Innovations in the Evolving IoT Ecosystem
New research from Parks Associates in partnership with Silicon Labs highlights $12+ billion AI service market opportunity.
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Research: Futuresource Consulting Examines the Relationship Between AI and Home Audio
According to its research, AI is becoming a meaningful differentiator in the home audio market, with over half of consumers saying they think it...
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Why Consumers Are Trading Up Their Headphones
Research from Futuresource Consulting reveals the latest trends in this popular category.
News
New Research Report From NKBA | KBIS and CEDIA
Quantifies market opportunity for designers and integrators as demand for smart integration rises among consumers.
Behind the Business
Comparative Insights From CEDIA Market Intelligence
CEDIA examines the growth, trends, and challenges in the professional smart home industry across Australia, Canada, India, the U.K., and the U.S.
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D-Tools Appoints Utz Baldwin to Lead Data Solutions Initiative
Former CEDIA CEO will drive new data and analytics solutions for the D-Tools Industry Information & Insights initiative.
Behind the Business
High-End Audio Week: Luxury Audio in Motion
How modern demands are shaping the future of sound.
CEDIA Show
CEDIA Town Hall at CEDIA Expo 2025 to Focus on Design & Build Partnership
NKBA | KBIS CEO to join CEDIA CEO to unveil key insights.
News
Research: Headphones Market Poised for Recovery
New Futuresource Consulting report shows that global headphones market recorded a 4.3% year-on-year increase in shipments during Q1 2025.
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Research: Futuresource Provides Home Audio Trends Analysis
A new report from Futuresource Consulting predicts a more resilient future for the sector.
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Research: FutureSource Presents Report on Navigating Tariff Challenges
"Tariff Reflections on the Road" offers insights from display, home audio, and broadcast sectors.
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D-Tools Releases ‘2024 Year-in-Review Market Health Report’
Report highlights 6.5% industry growth, shifting market trends, and strategies for 2025.
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New White Paper Offers Insights on Commercial Opportunities for Custom Installers
Produced by Park Associates and sponsored by Nice, the white paper explores growth opportunities beyond the residential market.
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Research: Luxury Audio Market to reach $4.3 Billion by 2028
New report from Futuresource Consulting shows the category entering a new phase of growth.
Behind the Business
State of the Industry 2024
Our annual snapshot of how the CI business is doing and current product sales trends.
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Nationwide Launches New Data-Driven Initiative
New reports provide an in-depth look at how independent retailers perform during key promotional periods.
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Research: Parks Associates Examines Home Energy Management
Latest report is now available for purchase.
Features
The Kids Are Alright
The CTA presents its research on Gen Z and how they interact with technology.
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Research: Homeowners Would Switch Insurance to Those That Offer Smart Device Discounts
Parks Associates research shows smart home devices can lure customers away from their current insurance providers.
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D-Tools Compares Product and Labor Profit Margins in Latest Special Report
Presents findings based on data from users of D-Tools Cloud business management software.
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New Research Approach from CEDIA Places Industry at $29 Billion
For the 2023 report, CEDIA has bolstered integrator survey responses with specification data from D-Tools and Portal.
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Research: New White Paper Analyzes Benefits for Zero Net Energy Homes
According to Parks Associates, 48 percent of U.S. internet households report altering their behaviors to consume less energy.
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Kordz Release New Article Explaining the Difference Between Good and Bad Cable
‘Seven Little Known Signs of Quality Category Cable’ helps integrators identify the best quality cable for the job.
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New D-Tools Data Shows Change Orders Can Be Lucrative
Integrators are five times more likely to earn additional revenue from change orders than they are to lose money. On average, change orders add...
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Research: Core Smart Home Product Categories in 2027 is $12.6 billion
New report from Parks Associates addresses growth in the smart home and the potential impact of the Matter standard and generative AI.