Uncommon Sense: Are Companies Truly Committed to Social Responsibility?
In a recent survey, Nielsen asked corporate leaders and the general public to describe the current state of corporate social responsibility. The gap in perceptions between the two groups is striking. So what’s driving the gap?
On The Same Page, No Matter the Age: Reading Is a Top Spare-Time Activity for All Generations
With a wide array of pastimes available, respondents in a recent Nielsen global survey were asked to select their top three spare-time activities. While certain activities skew younger than older and vice versa, if you think technology-driven younger people don’t read anymore, think again.
Ads With Impact: What Messaging Themes Speak Loudest To Consumers?
Reaching your audience is an important component of any ad campaign, but what good is ad reach if it doesn’t resonate with the audience? Effective campaigns require more than identifying the right channel for reaching consumers. It’s also about delivering the right message.
Millennials Are Most Trusting When it Comes to Advertising
Whether watching TV, checking emails, or flipping through a magazine, it seems like everywhere we look there’s an opportunity for advertisers to connect with us, earn our trust and deliver their message. So has all this media proliferation watered down the resonance of their messages?
Action Exceeds Trust for Multiple Online Ad Formats
Across any type of format, trust is an important component of advertising message resonance. But no matter the format, the desired end result is the same—action.
Digital Formats Are Among the Most Trusted Advertising Sources Despite Slow Growth
The most credible advertising comes straight from the people we know and trust. And it should come as no surprise that more than eight-in-10 global respondents (83%) say they completely or somewhat trust the recommendations of friends and family.
Uncommon Sense: Are Media Companies Charging Streaming Services Enough?
Wall Street is concerned that increasing numbers of cable subscribers are cord-cutting and investors are worried that media companies aren’t earning enough from SVOD platforms to compensate. So do the worries have merit?
Uncommon Sense: Thinking of Going All-Digital? Answer These 10 Questions First
Digital is gaining momentum, which has many clients asking: Should I move to an all-digital plan? “All digital” is a bold move for any marketer, with multiple factors to consider. But before you take the plunge, answer these 10 key questions.
How Shoppers Look, Watch and Listen for New Products
As the media landscape evolves, so too do the sources consumers use to find out about new products. Globally, shoppers' reliance on earned media is growing while their attention toward some paid media sources are declining.
Uncommon Sense: Back to the Future: Perspectives on 'Thriving in 2020'
In about four months, we’ll have officially made it to "the future"—at least according to the time-stamp on Doc Brown's DeLorean in the "Back to the Future" movie series. So now that we’re there, what will 2020 look like?