The business case for marketing balance
In tough economic times, it can be tempting to double down on immediate revenue wins. Even though it may seem counter-intuitive, now is exactly when you should be investing in your top-of-funnel marketing.
Brands are tracking hashtags to find engaged audiences
Brands are betting big on influencers to convert viewers to buyers. And to find the perfect fit between influencer and audience, marketers are tracking hashtags.
A new chapter in inclusivity: How LGBTQ+ audiences are reviving traditional media
LGBTQ+ influencers are making inroads with major publications and turning social celebrity into capital for brands who want to show authentic representation.
Seeking authenticity
This report looks at how LGBTQ+ adults in nine countries perceive inclusion on various media platforms and advertising, LGBTQ+ visibility in media and how to improve inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in advertising and content.
Living up to a brand promise
Personalization tactics alone won’t be enough to foster more meaningful, long-term relationships with customers.
The Champions League: How media rights deals are shaping the global soccer landscape
The UEFA Champions League Final isn't just a fan favorite; sports are a huge draw for media buyers and the payoffs for rights holders are rising.
Getting closer: Influencers help brands build more personal consumer connections
Marketers looking for ways to stay top-of-mind with consumers are turning to social media—and influencers—to build more personal (and profitable) connections.
Building better connections
Brands that can harness data to dial in the right combination of influencer, platform, content and interest can create connections that drive engagement—and ROI.
Brand awareness remains global marketers’ top priority, but mass reach isn’t what it used to be
Global marketers say building brand awareness is their top objective for the year ahead, followed very closely by new customer acquisition.
Agility is key for marketers amid the convergence of brand and acquisition
In concert with the launch of Nielsen’s 2022 Annual Marketing Report, we spoke to Jamie Moldafsky, Nielsen’s chief marketing and communications officer, about the importance of brand, the intersection of brand and acquisition, understanding full consumer journeys and the value of scalable data...