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Australians Buzzing About New Zealand

September 14, 2009

While connected by a common language (accents notwithstanding), history and location, Australians and New Zealanders have always had a degree of friendly rivalry. But that rivalry is diminishing to some extent as more Australians visit their neighbor to the southeast, according to research from Nielsen’s BuzzMetrics service.

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Multitasking at Home: Simultaneous Use of Media Grows

September 14, 2009

The evolution of the three screens that distribute video – TV, Internet and mobile phones – has created challenges and opportunities for consumers, programmers and marketers alike.

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Same-Store Sales Slippage: We Told You So!

September 11, 2009
By Todd Hale

Price cuts are providing consumers with exceptional value, but they are showing up in the form of weakening or declining department, category and same-store store sales trends for many U.S. retailers.

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As Season Starts, Cowboys, Steelers and Vick Bring Buzz and Viewers for NFL

September 11, 2009

Apparently the Dallas Cowboys are also America’s “Online” Team as well. Thanks to their strong national following, as well their headline-grabbing new stadium, the Cowboys lead all teams in online buzz during the last 90 days, capturing 7.0 percent of the online NFL discussions on blogs, boards and groups.

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Focus Group: Obama Inches the Health Meter Forward, but Party Lines Still Split

September 10, 2009

President Obama’s recent health care address restored some confidence in his handling of the topic according to a focus group polled by CBS News in conjunction with Nielsen.

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32.1 Million Watch President Obama’s Health Care Address to Congress on TV

September 10, 2009

As the debate on health care in the U.S. continues, President Obama detailed his vision for health insurance reform in his second address to a joint session of Congress…

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Nielsen: The Young and Moneyed Dwell in D.C.

September 10, 2009

Washington D.C. is increasingly drawing in the young and the wealthy, according to Nielsen Claritas. A new demographic spotlight finds that 16 of the top 50 counties where the highest concentration of the young and wealthy live are in the Washington D.C. area.

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Coupon Enthusiasts Drive Up Redemption Rates

September 9, 2009

Coupon enthusiasts are the driving force behind exploding redemption rates, according to new findings from Nielsen’s Homescan. Eighty-one percent of the units purchased using manufacturer coupons came from just 19 percent of U.S. households

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Developing a Clear Picture of Affluence in India

September 9, 2009

Nielsen’s survey of more than 18,250 affluent individuals across 35 Indian metro areas, initiated a new method of defining affluence.

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OnDemand Online, TV Everywhere and What It Means for Audience Measurement

September 8, 2009

When it comes to making television programs available online, many companies are testing the consumer adoption of different business models and the technology required for each.

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