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Talkin' to technology
Hey Nielsen, what’s the growth rate of smart speakers in Australia? Smart speakers are still an emerging technology in Australia with 14% of Australians (2.9 million) owning one, and only a quarter of those using one every day.
Beyond fish fingers - convenience trends in fish and seafood
Consumers are increasingly demanding easy-to-use food options that can quickly create a healthy meal. So how does seafood compare in the area of convenience, and is there an opportunity for seafood producers to tap further into this growth trend?
Finding New Growth by Embracing Australia’s Ethnic Shoppers
While Australia celebrates cultural diversity, new research shows that grocery manufacturers need to step up their game to better meet the needs of multicultural shoppers. With product disloyalty among consumers at an all-time high globally, the biggest grocery manufacturers in Australia have a lot...
What’s Next in Media Measurement?
The only thing consistent about the media industry is change. Media fragmentation is the new norm. People are constantly modifying what media they consume, how they consume it and when they consume it. Currency data is critical to understanding the engagement of these audiences through reach and...
Flu Fighters: Preventative vitamins a lucrative opportunity for local and export markets in Australia
Australian consumers are turning to preventative measures to survive the 2019 flu season. And this quest to boost immunity has also translated into strong sales performance for preventative cold and flu vitamins in Australia and in export sales of these products to China.
Power of One: Athletes as Endorsers
For this special report, in collaboration with Leaders, a global sports business organization, Nielsen Sports has focused on the social media endorsement power—and potential—of a younger generation of global athletes.
Making buyers' hearts race! Why luxury car brands should sell on emotion
Image, status symbols and desire for the finer things in life are just some of the triggers that psychologists have identified when it comes to consumers purchasing prestige goods and products. Additionally, the higher the price tag, the more emotional, rather than rational, the decision becomes.
New product development: incrementality not always driven by uniqueness
Having a good product is only half the battle in achieving innovation success. There are a number of other strategies that can be used to achieve success in innovation; and not every new product needs to be completely unique to have a positive impact on their category.
Experience, Not Price, Influences Store Choice
Australian shoppers are more time-constrained when buying their food and groceries, with shoppers now making four trips less per month when compared to 2015. From supermarkets to convenience stores, butchers to bakeries, fast food restaurants to pharmacies, the latest Nielsen Shopper Trends report...
The new media manscape: connecting with the image-conscious Aussie male
The latest research from Nielsen highlights the changes in male attitudes toward grooming products in recent years. It identifies which products and brands are of most interest; explains purchasing habits of these consumers; and highlights the best ways to reach and connect with them.
Does one day international cricket still have a place in the heart of cricket fans?
The rise of Twenty20 cricket has raised the question on whether the One Day International (ODI) format remains relevant to consumers. In the wake of a thrilling end to the 2019 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup, Nielsen has conducted a health check on the two limited overs formats as Australian cricket...
Make your digital dollars go further
According to Nielsen’s 2018 CMO Report, 74% of CMOs today are not very confident in their ability to measure the performance of their digital campaigns. In the latest Nielsen Digital Ad Ratings Benchmarks Report, 40% of digital ad impressions targeted at 25-54 year olds in New Zealand did not hit...
Unlocking the true value of sports fan engagement
Australian sporting bodies, rights owners, venues, agencies, publishers and brands face increasing competition for fan engagement as they battle through the fragmentation of audiences and proliferation of brands available to them. To enable the sports industry and associated brands to better...