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CABA Member Survey 2021
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1.
My organization's CABA membership level is:
(Required.)
Regular member
Board member
Education/Government
Unsure
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2.
My Level within the organization is:
(Required.)
Internship
Entry level
Associate
Mid-Senior level
Director
Executive or C-Level
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3.
My organization's primary interest is:
(Required.)
Residential (homes and/or multi-dwelling)
Large buildings or enterprise
Both residential and large buildings
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4.
My individual business activity is (check all that apply):
(Required.)
Architect
Association
Builder/Developer
Cable Provider
Consultant
Contractor
Dealer/Installer
Distributor
Engineering Firm
Event Management
Financial Services
Government
Interior Design
ISP
Manufacturer
Market Research
Private Training
Center
Property Management
Publisher
Research Vendor
Retail
Software Developer
Systems Integrator
Telco Provider
Telecommunications
Trade/Vocational
School
University
Utility
Wholesaler
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5.
My organization's sector is (check all that apply):
(Required.)
Access Controls
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Association
Audio/Video
Automated Meter Reading
Biometrics
Carrier Services
CCTV
Cloud & Data Analytics
Communications
Computer/Network Hardware
Construction
Consumer Electronics
Controls/Sensors
Data Networking
Distance Learning/Training
E-commerce
Energy Management
Fiber Optics
Fire/Life Safety
Home Assistants
Home Automation
Home Networking
Home Theater
HVAC
Identification Systems
Installation Equip/Diagnostics
Internet of Things (IoT)
IT/Cybersecurity Vendor
Large Building Controls/ Automation
Lifts
Lighting Systems/Controls
M2M
Motorized Devices
Natural Gas
Powerline Communications
Process Automation
Processors/Semiconductors
Property Management
Protocols/Standards
Research & Development
Security Controls/Systems
Smart Grid
Software Development
Structured Wiring/Cabling
System Integrator
Systems Monitoring Equipment
Trade Shows
Training
Utilities
Water Management
Windows Controls
Window Covering Controls
6.
What other sources do you rely on for research, information and services valuable to your organization? (Check all that apply)
a. Research firms
b. Other industry associations
c. Industry outlets, blogs, newsletters
d. Webinars/in-person presentations from the above channels
e. In-person networking at industry events
Other (please specify)
7.
How often did you visit the CABA website between September 2021 and December 2021?
a. Very frequently
b. Usually
c. Sometimes
d. Rarely
e. Never
8.
How would you rank these CABA Industry Benefit categories?
Holds Most Importance
Holds Second Most Importance
Holds Least Importance
N/A
Networking
Industry Presence
Research & Information
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9.
Please rate the following in terms of overall importance as a member benefit:
(Required.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Discounts on Research
CABA-affiliated research groups offer their reports at a discount to our members.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
"eBlasts" to industry contacts
Eblasts can be sent to CABA's 30,000 contacts, or a subset of our database.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
CABA NewsBrief (weekly)
Member organizations can request that an announcement be placed in the NewsBrief, which goes to 19,000 subscribers.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Ambassadors and Speakers Bureau
CABA brings together leading industry professionals able to speak at CABA endorsed and other webinars.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Event Endorsements
Any CABA member that organizes an industry event can have their event endorsed, at no cost, by CABA to receive additional marketing support.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Member Research Library (approx. 750 reports)
Access CABA's unparalleled “Connected Home, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, and Intelligent Buildings” research library.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Review Committee
The committee consists of subject matter experts who review all research reports, case studies and white papers that are submitted for the CABA Research Library, and any CABA member may join. Reviewers receive a small honorarium.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
White Paper Program
CABA members serve on sub-committees, suggest future topics, and form white paper working groups.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Social Media
CABA’s Twitter and LinkedIn accounts further support member industry presence. Members are encouraged to forward their content for CABA to share on their Social Sites.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
CABA Intelligent Buildings Council (IBC) & CABA Connected Home Council (CHC)
Anyone who is a CABA member may join CABA's large-buildings and/or residential-sector industry council.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Collaborative
Research Landmark Research
CABA generated large scale research projects ($80-$130K).
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Member Webinars
CABA's industry calendar shows upcoming educational webinars.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
The CABA Journal
Fresh insights and perspectives from CABA members appear regularly in the CABA Journal.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Quarterly Think Tanks
Informal sessions bringing together key industry leaders and subject matter experts that can discuss and share important industry news.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Referral Program
Referring organizations are entitled to a discount on their annual fee or an Amazon Gift Card (valued $100-$1,600), if that referral results in a new CABA member.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Member Introductions
With its lengthy involvement in the industry, CABA can facilitate introductions on its members’ behalf.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
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10.
Please rate your satisfaction with the following member benefits:
(Required.)
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Discounts on Research
CABA-affiliated research groups offer their reports at a discount to our members.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
"eBlasts" to industry contacts
Eblasts can be sent to CABA's 30,000 contacts, or a subset of our database.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
CABA NewsBrief (weekly)
Member organizations can request that an announcement be placed in the NewsBrief, which goes to 19,000 subscribers.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Ambassadors and Speakers Bureau
CABA brings together leading industry professionals able to speak at CABA endorsed and other webinars.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Event Endorsements
Any CABA member that organizes an industry event can have their event endorsed, at no cost, by CABA to receive additional marketing support.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Member Research Library (approx. 750 reports)
Access CABA's unparalleled “Connected Home, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, and Intelligent Buildings” research library.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Review Committee
The committee consists of subject matter experts who review all research reports, case studies and white papers that are submitted for the CABA Research Library, and any CABA member may join. Reviewers receive a small honorarium.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
White Paper Program
CABA members serve on sub-committees, suggest future topics, and form white paper working groups.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Social Media
CABA’s Twitter and LinkedIn accounts further support member industry presence. Members are encouraged to forward their content for CABA to share on their Social Sites.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
CABA Intelligent Buildings Council (IBC) & CABA Connected Home Council (CHC)
Anyone who is a CABA member may join CABA's large-buildings and/or residential-sector industry council.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Collaborative Research Landmark Research
CABA generated large scale research projects ($80-$130K).
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Member Webinars
CABA's industry calendar shows upcoming educational webinars.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
The CABA Journal
Fresh insights and perspectives from CABA members appear regularly in the CABA Journal.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Referral Program
Referring organizations are entitled to a discount on their annual fee or an Amazon Gift Card (valued $100-$1,600), if that referral results in a new CABA member.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
Member Introductions
With its lengthy involvement in the industry, CABA can facilitate introductions on its members’ behalf.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Not satisfied
Not Applicable
Do not know about this benefit
11.
How likely are you to recommend CABA to a coworker or colleague? (with 0 being ‘Not Likely At All’ and 10 being ‘Very Likely’)
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I would recommend CABA to a coworker or colleague.
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12.
What's the most significant issue facing your organization that CABA could help address?
(Required.)
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13.
If you could name one service or benefit that CABA could offer that would be especially valuable to you, what would that be?
(Required.)
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14.
What is the key reason you are a CABA member?
(Required.)
15.
We would welcome your ideas for "Think Tank" topics focused on the residential market, as well as for research that could be undertaken by the CABA Connected Home Council (CHC).
16.
We would also welcome your suggestions on topics for upcoming Think Tanks focused on large buildings, and/or for research that could be undertaken by the CABA Intelligent Buildings Council (IBC).
17.
Would you like to receive more information about joining the CABA Publication Review Committee? Reviewers receive a small honorarium for each review of a research report, case study or white paper considered for inclusion in the CABA Member Research Library. If interested, please enter your email:
18.
Would you be interested in learning more about joining the CABA Board of Directors? If interested, please enter your email:
19.
To enter a draw to win one of three $50 Amazon Gift Cards please enter your email address:
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