Featured Insights
Seeking authenticity
This report looks at how LGBTQ+ adults in nine countries perceive inclusion on various media platforms and advertising, LGBTQ+ visibility in media and how to improve inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in advertising and content.
Building better connections
Brands that can harness data to dial in the right combination of influencer, platform, content and interest can create connections that drive engagement—and ROI.
Bridging the gap: Better audience targeting with context and behavior data
As engagement with digital channels continues to rise, understanding the consumers behind those engagements is essential for matching the right message with the right audience.
Living up to a brand promise
Personalization tactics alone won’t be enough to foster more meaningful, long-term relationships with customers.
The Champions League: How media rights deals are shaping the global soccer landscape
The UEFA Champions League Final isn't just a fan favorite; sports are a huge draw for media buyers and the payoffs for rights holders are rising.
Getting closer: Influencers help brands build more personal consumer connections
Marketers looking for ways to stay top-of-mind with consumers are turning to social media—and influencers—to build more personal (and profitable) connections.
Eurovision-ary: How performers capture the ears—and moods—of global audiences
In addition to impressive viewership, the Eurovision Song Contest provides insight into the emotions of the audience—through the mood of the songs they vote for.
Brand awareness remains global marketers’ top priority, but mass reach isn’t what it used to be
Global marketers say building brand awareness is their top objective for the year ahead, followed very closely by new customer acquisition.
Agility is key for marketers amid the convergence of brand and acquisition
In concert with the launch of Nielsen’s 2022 Annual Marketing Report, we spoke to Jamie Moldafsky, Nielsen’s chief marketing and communications officer, about the importance of brand, the intersection of brand and acquisition, understanding full consumer journeys and the value of scalable data...
Nielsen Annual Marketing Report: Era of Alignment
Learn about future-focused marketing and advertising strategies for brand building and customer acquisition.
Fans are changing the game
This report examines the global consumer shifts over the last two years and their impact on sports sponsorship models and content distribution.
Consumer behavior shifts and new experiences are broadening fan engagement
There is no substitute for live sports action, but the proliferation of content across an expanding array of platforms has sparked increased consumption of additional sports content—both related to and not related to live matches.
Why focusing on the entire marketing funnel is key for long-term brand growth
The quick wins as a result of conversion-dominated marketing may feel rewarding at the moment, but it often does not lead to long-term brand growth.