PODCAST / EPISODE 24

The future of the smart home today

With Veronica Chen

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Here's an obvious statement- technology surrounds our lives. From security systems and lighting to refrigerators and window shades, the futuristic smart home is here today. In this episode, we sit down with Consumer Trends Expert, Veronica Chen, to learn about the current state of smart home products and how the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled it. Who are the real consumers? And how do marketers reach them? Tune in to find out.

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