Cliff Raskind joins Parks Associates as consulting director & contributing analyst

DALLAS — International research and consulting firm Parks Associates has announced the addition of Cliff Raskind as consulting director & contributing analyst, strengthening the firm's growing consulting practice as it enters its 40th year in business in 2026.

Raskind brings more than 15 years of experience as a noted analyst at Strategy Analytics, where he covered the wireless sector, smart devices, and IoT. He has also held corporate leadership roles, including global leadership of device competitive intelligence for a top-tier OEM. His consulting and research expertise spans TAM sizing, strategic foresight for emerging technologies, go-to-market strategy, and competitive benchmarking and threat assessment.

As consulting director, Raskind will play a central role in Parks Associates' expanding consulting business. His subject-matter expertise in smartphones, tablets, wearables, and IoT aligns with Parks Associates' established strengths in connected devices, digital services, the connected home, and small business.

"Parks Associates' decades of reliable data and analysis provide a unique lens into how markets truly unfold," Raskind said. "I am excited to join at a time when the consulting practice is expanding, building on this strong research foundation to help clients gain clarity, anticipate change, and move forward with confidence in their strategies."

"Cliff expands the depth of expertise we can offer our clients," said Elizabeth Parks, president and CMO, Parks Associates. "We are excited to leverage his ability to analyze markets, forecast emerging trends, and deliver clear guidance to directly enhance the value we already provide to companies navigating the complex shifts in the connected technology markets."