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.
Toward The Future Of Digital Audience Measurement
Without third-party cookies, marketers can’t overlook the need for accurate measurement as changes in the digital media environment accelerate.
Binge Bunch: Two-Thirds of Global VOD Viewers Say They Watch Multiple Episodes in a Single Sitting
VOD services are undoubtedly transforming the way audiences consume video, so it’s important to tune in to what’s driving engagement around the world. Our recent online global survey found that while several strong motivating factors will support continued growth, there are a few barriers to be...
Remote Control: VOD Puts Global Consumers in the Viewing Driver's Seat
Not long ago, “watching TV” meant sitting in front of the screen in your living room, waiting for a favorite program to come on at a set time. Today, VOD programming options put the viewer in control of what they watch, when they watch and how they watch.
Video on Demand
Nearly two-thirds of global respondents (65%) in a Nielsen online survey in 61 countries say they watch some form of VOD programming, which includes long- and short-form content.
From X-Rays to MBAs: The Next Wave of Digital Opportunities
From search engines to social networks, people around the globe mostly use electronic devices for three primary purposes: relationship building/maintaining, information gathering and entertainment viewing. But what does the future use of electronic devices look like, and where are the best...
Age of Technology: Generational Video Viewing Preferences Vary By Device and Activity
Globally, consumers largely favor TV as the device of choice for watching video programming. However, there are a few regional and generational differences in how we watch.
Devices Proliferate, but Viewing Preferences Depend on What and Where We Are Watching
What’s your go-to device of choice for watching your favorite show? Device proliferation has afforded more choice than ever before, but TV remains the preferred device—and by a wide margin according to global online respondents in Nielsen’s Digital Landscape Survey.
Don’t Touch That Dial – Or That One – Or That One: The Changing Digital Landscape
We’re living in a world of 24/7 connectivity, accessing our content on our own terms, and we like it that way. Around the globe, 76% of respondents in a Nielsen online survey say they enjoy the freedom of being connected anywhere, anytime. While consumers love this flexibility, it represents a...
Screen Wars: The Battle for Eye Space in a TV-Everywhere World
We’re living in a world of 24/7 connectivity. We access content on our own terms, and we like it that way. But while this flexibility can be a benefit to us, it represents a huge challenge for brands and content providers vying for our attention.