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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.
May ushers in the summer of streaming
Much like many activities, television viewing has historical norms, many of which are driven by the calendar. The growth of streaming, however, continues to change history, as streaming viewership hit yet another new high in May 2022.
Streaming climbs to new heights again in April despite a dip in total TV viewing
This is the first time streaming has eclipsed 30% of total TV usage. The increased share was backed by almost the same volume of streaming as in March, despite a 2.1% dip in total TV viewing, which is seasonally reflective of usage at the start of spring.
Living up to a brand promise
Personalization tactics alone won’t be enough to foster more meaningful, long-term relationships with customers.
Nielsen Streaming Content Ratings special report: Stranger Things and Obi-Wan Kenobi
To better understand the impact of new streaming releases, we dove into the viewing data for Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 4 and episodes 1 and 2 of Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi both released this weekend.
For AANHPI audiences, streaming brings families together
An increase in AANHPI representation is bringing multi-generational households together for a shared content experience.
OTA + OTT: The new TV bundle
Audiences in OTA homes now watch more streaming content than audiences in homes with cable or satellite programming.
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.
Confronting myth and marginalization
This year’s Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Diverse Intelligence Series report explores if we have made progress when it comes to Asian representation in media.
Unless the numbers reflect people, they’re just numbers
There is no mistaking the value of RPD and ACR, as they provide scale to measurement, but we know they were never intended to be used for measurement. Big data is reflective of devices, not of actual people.
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.
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.
U.S. podcast listenership continues to grow, and audiences are resuming many pre-pandemic spending behaviors
Podcast listeners are more likely than the general population to resume some of their pre-pandemic activities, including shopping for groceries at physical stores, shopping for non-grocery items at physical stores and dining out at restaurants.