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Better together: Panel + big data sets offers unprecedented insights into consumers
Big data sets provide exponentially larger audience sizes than traditional panels can provide, but they lack specific audience information. To be holistic and representative, measurement needs to leverage big data in conjunction with panel data.

Big Picture: Getting A Clearer View Of Streaming’s Part Of Total TV Use
From a media industry perspective, nothing is more valuable than accurate, comparable data. That’s where the Gauge, Nielsen’s total TV and streaming snapshot, comes in.
The Future of Media Starts With Nielsen ONE
To empower our clients with a comprehensive view of audiences today, we recently announced our latest initiative, Nielsen ONE. This single, cross-media solution will drive more comparable and comprehensive metrics across platforms, altering the advertising industry forever by providing a single...
From Living Spaces to Testing Spaces: Nielsen Turns Addressable Beta Test into a Virtual Experience
When plans to beta test Nielsen’s Addressable TV solution at TV programmers’ premises was disrupted by shelter-in-place restrictions, Nielsen’s Advanced Video Advertising (AVA) team knew it needed to innovate quickly to stay on track.
Understanding How Panels + Big Data Provide Better Audience Measurement
At a time when smartphones, digital devices and connectivity are aspects of everyday modern life, there’s no shortage of data for marketers to tap into for insight into consumer behavior. Not all data, however, are created equal, and it’s critical to understand that when it’s used for...

Nielsen Mexico Receives the First Media Rating Council Accreditation for a TV Audience Measurement Service Outside U.S.
We’re excited to announce that Nielsen’s Television Audience Measurement in Mexico has been granted accreditation by the Media Rating Council (MRC). This is the first MRC accreditation of a TV audience measurement service outside of the U.S. and the first Nielsen Media International market to...
Understanding the Role of Panels in Representative Measurement
For nearly 100 years, we’ve provided business around the world with critical insight into consumer behavior. Our panels are what make this possible. That’s because they allow us to understand person-level behavior, unlike big data and other forms of information that can’t be directly linked...