Being seen on screen 2021
According to our latest Diverse Intelligence Series report, Nielsen data for the 2020-2021 TV season shows that among the top 1,500 programs in the U.S. (across broadcast, cable, and streaming), 78% have some presence of racial, ethnic, gender or sexual orientation diversity.
In today’s media industry, every second really counts
Today, 15 seconds is most common for TV ads; comparably, ads on the internet can be as short as a single second. For brand advertisers, that means that regardless of platform, every second matters.
Connected devices are the industry’s great amplifier of content
When we take a step back and aggregate all of our TV usage, the shift to using TV-connected devices over the past 10 years is significant.
Drama and sports bolster broadcast viewing in October, according to The Gauge
According to The Gauge, Nielsen’s total TV and streaming snapshot, broadcast gained 2 share points to represent 28% of total TV viewing in October.
Financial uncertainty amid the pandemic fuels a rise in buy now, pay later services in Australia
The rise in buy now, pay later services increased notably when the effects of the pandemic set in, bolstered by the flexibility and convenience of interest-free payment plan options—a dramatically different alternative to traditional credit cards.
The not so hidden problem with big data sets
Big data sets don’t have rich details about actual people—from age, to income, to race and ethnicity—the way you do with a robust panel. These data sets, because they’re created by machine-to-machine transfers, also increase the possibility of waste and fraud.
Podcasting today
This issue of Podcasting Today presents an overview of who is listening to podcasts, how often they’re listening, as well as insights into the unique ability of podcasts to drive stronger brand recall than traditional forms of advertising.
CTV and Streaming Glossary
This glossary aggregates many of the terms and acronyms pertaining to connected TV and streaming to provide clarity amid a quickly evolving and important space in the broader media industry.
The state of global media
Watch this on-demand session to hear top industry experts and Nielsen leaders discuss how to navigate the global media landscape today and tomorrow.
The Gauge Shows Seasonality, Sports and Streaming Content Drive Shifts in Viewing
Seasonality, sports and new streaming content drove shifts in viewing share across broadcast, cable and streaming on television screens in June, according to The Gauge.