U.S. Music Mid-Year Report 2019
On-demand streaming continues to super-charge the U.S. music industry, as there were more than 507 billion on-demand streams in the first half of 2019. This exciting milestone was led by singles and albums by Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Halsey Khalid, BTS, LIl Nas X and Bad Bunny.
From Household to Hygiene Products, Private Label Is Upending Omnichannel Landscape
From Amazon’s new skin care line to Chewy.com’s new private-label pet food, retailer branded products are no longer a niche online. CPG private label accounts for 3% of online dollar sales, up from 1.3% two years ago, and some categories—particularly household care and baby products—are...
Assessing Retail Store Size and the Impact of E-Commerce
In looking at store count trends over the past 10 years, we’re able to forecast which categories are most vulnerable to future e-commerce growth. That’s because store count changes across the U.S. have moved in sync with the adoption of e-commerce across categories.
The Database: How Digital is Evolving Video Content
Regardless of how you define TV, there’s no mistaking the impact that advancing technology, internet connectivity, mobility, device fragmentation and platform diversity have had on the video industry. The result? A seemingly endless array of content that offers enough variety for even the...
Millennials on Millennials: Gaming Media Consumption
Games have become part and parcel of the Millennial media diet, with two in three U.S. Millennials now playing every month. Brands and media companies should add gaming to their media plans so they reach a highly engaged Millennial audience.
Game On: Video Games are a Staple Among Millennials’ Media Diets
How important are video games to Millennials? According to our latest Millennials on Millennials report, which focuses on video game consumption among this demographic two in three Millennials in the U.S. play video games every month.
The Database: Innovating for Today's Onmichannel Shoppers
This episode dives into how manufacturers and retailers can innovate new products that meet consumers’ needs in today's increasingly digital retail landscape, as well as how Asian American consumers are leaning heavily into digital in their consumer journey and helping to drive shifts across...
The Science to Make Sense of Big Data
The data generated by our day-to-day activities can help brands and marketers understand consumer needs and drive growth for their businesses. But first, they need to make sense of all the data.
What is 'The Cloud'?
The cloud can save enterprises time and money while improving agility and scalability, all of which are important factors you need in today’s competitive landscape.
The Database: Deciphering Digital's Role in Cross-Platform Advertising
In this episode, Marissa McArdle, VP, Product Leadership, Nielsen, and Leslie Pitterson, VP, Media Communications, Nielsen Global Media, explore the role that digital plays in today’s ad landscape.