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Unified Measurement: Defining a New Sponsorship Currency
For the sports industry, one challenge stands above all others. How, in a truly multimedia environment, can sponsorships be accurately measured to provide a true picture of value generated for rights holders and brands?
Commercial Trends in Sports 2017
With global sponsorship spend forecast to reach over $62 billion in 2017 and global media rights spend expected to hit $45 billion, the top-line metrics remain positive. This report detail what we regard as the 10 major commercial trends in sports.
Paralympics and Para-Sports
Nielsen Sports' latest report examines not only the rising interest in para-sports and the Paralympics, its growing status as a media product and how the Games already works for partners, but also notes the opportunity it provides to change attitudes – and, critically, what that might mean for...
COVID-19 Changed the Advertising Playbook. Now What?
In the wake of COVID-19, marketers are wondering which consumer behaviors will stick and which will revert? Heather Jordan, SVP, Ad Intel, Nielsen, shares three lessons.
The Changing Value of Sponsorship: 2021 Sports Marketing Trends
Learn how sponsorship value is evolving and why a clear understanding of ROI across channels and over time is a business imperative.
Global Sports Sponsorships are Shifting East and Growing into New Categories
An analysis of data from Nielsen Sports Sponsorglobe found that Chinese brands will be responsible for one-third of all growth in the global sponsorship market over the next decade.
Become the Brand that People Remember: How to Increase Share of Market in Uncertain Times
Even during a crisis like the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, businesses need to consider strategic plans and continue to invest in their brands. Continuing to invest in advertising will help set your company up for success when life eventually settles into a new normal.
The importance of maintaining a cross-media ad strategy through a crisis
The resounding question advertisers are asking right now is if they should advertise. In fact, many advertisers have chosen to reduce their ad volumes and spend. However, this strategy of limiting advertising is not sustainable with coverage COVID-19 here to stay for at least the medium term.
I want to break free! How are COVID ads effectively resonating?
As the media industry navigates COVID-19 and its greatest period of upheaval in modern memory, having the right data to understand if your ad will command consumer attention has never been more critical.
Sustainable Brands Can Pivot With Purpose to Help Address COVID-19
As we look for a pathway out of the global COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is clear: This situation requires collective action and meaningful collaboration across different communities, countries and cultures. We've identified some consistent themes across sustainability, brand loyalty and efficacy...
COVID-19: Key questions all marketers should be asking
Staying put is what’s best for reducing the spread of the COVID-19, but home bound consumers are having an immediate impact on brands. Marketers now have to reduce spending while continuing to engage buyers. How can businesses support their brands and make money in such uncharted waters?
COVID-19: Tracking the Impact on FMCG, Retail and Media
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the globe, we're monitoring key consumer behavior thresholds to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands and retailers understand the status of each market, as well as how to best respond.
Women Across Africa and the Middle East Are Pushing for Progress
On average, 84% of women in AME say they are responsible for household chores and food prep. AME women are also significantly more likely to take on the primary caretaking role for others, including children and the elderly.