How Streaming Enablement in 2020 Has Changed the Media Landscape
While total media consumption has largely normalized since the peaks we saw in March and April, the massive streaming enablement during that period has brought streaming to the forefront of the media landscape.
Ad-Supported Video on Demand is a Big Part of the Future of TV
An array of new streaming platforms and services—many of which are ad-supported—are rapidly entering the race and attracting increased engagement along the way.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Video Streaming and Local News Consumption
In addition to driving increased streaming, COVID-19 is having a significant impact on local news reliance and consumption.
Nielsen Estimates 121 Million TV Homes in the U.S. for the 2020-2021 TV Season
Nielsen National Television Household Universe Estimates for the 2020-2021 TV season increased to 121 million TV homes, up from 2019.
How Working from Home is Shaping Consumers’ Power of Choice
According to the Nielsen Remote Workers Consumer Survey, work-from-home consumers are enjoying the change in their daily work routines. And to no surprise, the new normal includes a heavy dose of media consumption.
Balancing Act: With More Time at Home, Work Days and Media Habits Merge
Despite being thrust into the work-from-home experience with little prep time, new remote workers not only adapted, but quickly became comfortable with this new reality. Some are even thriving.
During COVID-19 Sports Viewers Are Still a Scoring Opportunity for Brands and Media Owners
The sports blackout at the hands of COVID-19 hasn’t dampened the passion that many fans have in terms of their media behavior, according to a recent Nielsen analysis on sports viewing.
Nielsen TV: How Preteen Gamers Discover and Spend on Games
Despite their young ages, preteen (kids 7-12) gamers in the U.S. collectively spend what some might view as an unfathomable amount of money on video games. And given their desire to be social through gaming, they’re spending most of that money on in-game extras, like outfits, to differentiate...
Nielsen TV: Understanding the Importance of Language Among Latinx Consumers
Spanish is one of the top languages spoken within the U.S., as Hispanics make up 18% of the overall population. Thy also represent the fastest growing ethnic or racial group. Importantly, approximately 75% of U.S. Hispanics are bilingual—even though a majority were born in the U.S.
Nielsen TV: The Importance of ‘GVC’ To Millennial Gamers
When it comes to video game engagement, the action is no longer limited to simply playing. This is especially true for U.S. Millennials, as 71% of Millennial gamers say they enjoy watching gaming video content as well, largely on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.