Digital games earned $3.9B worldwide between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a decline of 10% year-over-year
Game spending is still on track for a record-breaking 2020, but consumer anticipation for next-generation consoles and the growing popularity of subscription services diminished demand during the holiday weekend.
2020 Holiday Media Pop-Up
This page highlights some of Nielsen’s biggest holiday advertising and viewing insights and predictions for 2020.
Beyond the Bird: Turkey Tumbled as Thanksgiving Traditions Expand
Within the U.S., Thanksgiving is a big week for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales in brick-and-mortar stores. So far, the week of the holiday was the highest grossing week of 2018.
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What Are Americans Stuffing Their Shopping Carts With for Thanksgiving?
As Americans sit around the dinner table and give thanks, food retailers are also thankful. The week of Thanksgiving generates one of the highest selling moments in the year for food and beverage sales across the country.
Just How Many Viewers Does Seasonal Programming Reach Over The Holidays?
When the mercury drops and the holiday season arrives, consumers huddle indoors and enjoy a bevy of seasonal programming—as well as commercial content—that speaks to this “most wonderful time of the year.”
Mass Appeal: Big Box Merchandisers Have a Healthy Share of Ads During the Holidays
In a crowded advertising space, it is imperative for retailers, and mass merchandisers in particular, to reach consumers and get the best bang for their advertising buck during the holiday season.
Unwrapping Gifts: Tech Gadgets Shine Bright for Podcast Listeners
Podcast listening is on the rise, and with the holiday season approaching, the growing audience for these audible attention grabbers presents an opportunity for their gift-giving friends and family members, as well advertisers seeking to reach listeners themselves.
Bringing Cheer to Our Ears: Holiday Music On The Airwaves Is Another Annual Tradition
Holiday music has proven to be a huge success across the country’s radio airwaves. Over the last several years, the number of radio stations that swap out their regular formats during the holiday season has been rising, with some stations making the switch as early as Halloween. So which markets...
Holiday 2016: The Most Anticipated Video Games
The holiday season delivers joy in a wide variety of ways…family gatherings, fellowship, delectable meals, the spirit of giving…and lots of new video games. So what’s topping gamers’ wish lists this year?