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CTA changes CES 2021 to virtual format Events 

CTA changes CES 2021 to virtual format

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced CES 2021 – Jan. 6-9, 2021 – will be an all-digital experience connecting exhibitors, customers, thought leaders, and media from around the world, said the organization. “Amid the pandemic and growing global health concerns about the spread of COVID-19, it’s just not possible to safely convene tens of thousands of people in Las Vegas in early January 2021... Read More
CTA’s most popular tech gifts list in 2019 don’t include digital cameras Market research 

CTA’s most popular tech gifts list in 2019 don’t include digital cameras

According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74 percent of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, spending an estimated total of $97.1 billion on technology this holiday season (October-December), as reported by Statista. As the chart above illustrates, tech gifts range from big-ticket items such as laptops or smartphones to smaller, more affordable things such as... Read More
CTA announces policy updates, new partnerships and new programming track for CES 2020 Events Press releases 

CTA announces policy updates, new partnerships and new programming track for CES 2020

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced today new and updated policies for CES 2020, a new curated “Innovation for All” programming track and a strategic partnership with Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient. “CTA is committed to evolving and continuing to create an experience at CES that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone,” said Karen Chupka, EVP, CES. “We worked with... Read More
CTA: U.S. consumer tech sales to surpass $400 billion milestone in 2019 Market research News Press releases 

CTA: U.S. consumer tech sales to surpass $400 billion milestone in 2019

Arlington, VA – July 15, 2019 – The growing popularity of streaming services, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled emerging devices and in-vehicle technology will help drive the U.S. consumer tech industry to a record-breaking $401 billion in retail revenues in 2019 – 2.2% growth year over year – according to a new Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® report. “Enthusiasm for AI-powered technologies is... Read More
Most U.S. consumers support professional drone use, says CTA News Press releases 

Most U.S. consumers support professional drone use, says CTA

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Most Americans are comfortable with the many ways drones are changing our lives for the better, according to new research from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The study, Drones: Public Perceptions & Consumer Attitudes, reports three-quarters of U.S. adults are comfortable with drone use by local law enforcement (76%), utility and construction companies (71%) and educational institutions (70%). “Drones... Read More
Holiday tech spending to reach a record $96.1 billion in revenue, says CTA Market research Press releases 

Holiday tech spending to reach a record $96.1 billion in revenue, says CTA

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technology spending during the 2018 holiday season (October – December) is projected to reach a record-setting $96.1 billion in revenue in the U.S. – a year-over-year increase of 3.4 percent – according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). CTA’s 25th Annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns Study says 164 million U.S. adults (66 percent) plan to purchase a... Read More
Digital camera household penetration is at 55%, according to CTA Market research Opinion 

Digital camera household penetration is at 55%, according to CTA

A recent study from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) shows, for the first time, the three most frequently-owned tech products are screen-based devices. TVs (96%), smartphones (87%) and laptops (72%) are the three most-used devices, according to CTA’s 20th Consumer Technology Ownership and Market Potential Study. The digital camera comes in at 55 percent of household penetration, which is no surprise to... Read More
2018 tech industry revenue to reach record $351 billion, says CTA Events Market research Press releases 

2018 tech industry revenue to reach record $351 billion, says CTA

Annual report now includes streaming services, projected to contribute $19.5 billion in revenue January 07, 2018 07:45 PM Eastern Standard Time – LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Excitement about emerging technologies and the resilience of historically leading categories will drive the U.S. consumer technology industry to a record-breaking $351 billion in retail revenues ($266 billion wholesale) in 2018 – 3.9 percent higher than 2017,... Read More
CES 2018 Conference Registration is Now Open Events Press releases 

CES 2018 Conference Registration is Now Open

Visionaries from Across the Tech Industry to Share their Insights –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consumer Technology Association (CTA): WHAT: The CES 2018 Conference Program has launched. Keynotes, SuperSessions and select conference sessions are included as part of the CES exhibits plus registration. Seating in these free programs is first come, first served. WHO: Members of the media receive complimentary access to all conference... Read More
Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Consumers Now Use Mobile to Shop, Says CTA Research Market research Press releases 

Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Consumers Now Use Mobile to Shop, Says CTA Research

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The increasing use of smartphones for shopping has drastically impacted the consumer’s path to purchase, according to the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA)™ Path to Purchase Using Mobile Devices Market Research report. CTA’s report finds that online and mobile research leading to a brick-and-mortar in-store purchase remains the primary way consumers make decisions. “From smart homes and smartphones to... Read More