The Pandemic, Politics and Social Unrest Continue to Drive Local News Viewing in 2021
Despite the rise in streaming video consumption, the value of local TV can’t be overstated, especially when it comes to news programming. Importantly, across the content options available to consumers 25-54, news dominated viewing time throughout last year and was markedly higher than at the...
The Power of Effective Outcomes Measurement in the New Normal
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to constrain budgets, there is no room for waste or inefficiency. So marketers urgently need to measure real outcomes to maximize ROI.
Tops of 2020: Nielsen Streaming Unwrapped
2020 has been branded with an assortment of labels and titles, but from a media perspective, it was a truly transitional year for streaming video. Here's a recap of the most watched original shows, acquired content, and movies on streaming platforms.
Store Shifting: Unlocking Insight With Data Science
Convinced that huge levels of COVID-driven FMCG growth in many countries were masking a larger, fundamental change, a team of Nielsen data scientists dug into the data to understand the nuances underneath the broader retail data. And they were right.
The Future of Video Gaming Is Bright—Even as Real Experiences Return
Branded crossover events, virtual concerts and celebrity influencer participations all fueled a video game groundswell that shows no signs of receding—even as the COVID-19 vaccine promises to allow people to once again be with each other IRL.
Shoppers’ Reprioritized Sense of Self Care Leads to a Rise in DIY Pet Grooming
As shoppers became more invested in their DIY personal care routines throughout the pandemic, many pet owners started placing added importance on maintaining their pet’s health and hygiene at home.
The TV Buying Journey: Any Way You Want It
Embracing evolving TV orders opens opportunities across the TV ecosystem, especially as the rest of the industry adopts innovative and automated systems of transacting.
China’s Shifting Retail Landscape Signals the Permanence of Change Post-COVID-19
Pandemic-led shifts to further online adoption and an increased focus on neighborhood and small-format stores have become an ongoing normal in China's rebound from COVID-19.
A Guide To Winning In Store In 2021
Although the long-tail impact of economic slowdown will continue into 2021, the success of the FMCG industry depends on how retailers and manufacturers address evolving behavior and shifts in the retail landscape by leveraging best-selling locations and e-commerce, assortment and promotions.
Recalibrating for Diminished Growth: Resolutions for 2021
Year-over-year CPG sales continue to track above pre-COVID-19 conditions, but the huge sales spikes we saw in the spring are unlikely to be repeated in 2021. Here’s what retailers and manufacturers need to be mindful of for the year ahead.