Primary Job Title Industry Analyst; Consumer Technology Primary Organization 
NPD Group
Location Arlington, Virginia, United States Regions Washington DC Metro Area, East Coast, Southern US Gender Male
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Ben Arnold is an industry analyst for The NPD Group, covering consumer electronics with an emphasis on video and audio products. A veteran analyst, he has covered the media and technology industries for over 10 years with an eye on trends in consumer habits and usage.
Ben is available to offer expert insight and commentary on these and other
industry-related topics.
Ben’s work has been featured extensively in industry publications TWICE andDealerscope, and he has been quoted in news and business outlets such as the Financial Times, MSNBC.com, PCMag, The Washington Post, and Forbes. He has presented and served on panels at industry events including CES, Digital Media Conference, and Product Returns.
Prior to joining NPD, Ben was a senior analyst at the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), serving as the principal analyst on video, audio, and mobile computing research initiatives. In that role he also led analyst briefings with association members, the press, and government officials. Before CEA, he worked as a senior analyst at USA TODAY, supporting business development and new digital property acquisition.
Ben has a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Virginia
