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For Consumers, A Big Night In Replaces A Big Night Out

October 22, 2009

The recession that has gripped much of the world over the last year has caused consumers to seek out entertainment that provides the best value for money.

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Campaign Ad Races Heat Up in VA, NJ, and NY Contests

October 22, 2009

Election Day is closing in, and Nielsen provides an update on the ad buys by each candidate in three contentious races in Virginia, New Jersey and New York.

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Saving Green the Main Driver for Consumers to Go Green

October 21, 2009

While there are many motivating factors behind the green energy movement, for the average American “saving money” tops the list according The Nielsen Company’s latest Energy Trends report.

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Economic Recovery Boosts Asia Pacific Ad Spend

October 20, 2009

Many economists believe that Asia has been at the forefront of the global economic recovery, and new research from The Nielsen Company indicates that in terms of advertising spend, the recovery is in full swing in a large part of the region.

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Beverage/Alcohol Industry Sees More Entertaining at Home for the Holidays

October 15, 2009

When it comes to alcoholic beverages, there will still be a good amount of holiday cheer in the coming months.

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U.S. Consumers Say Boo To Store Brand Candy on Halloween

October 15, 2009

As American consumers get set to buy nearly 600 million pounds of candy this Halloween, they are choosing fewer store brand or private label sweets, opting instead for brand name treats.

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“C3″ TV Ratings Show Impact of DVR Ad Viewing

October 14, 2009

Nielsen today released “C3″ ratings data for television viewing in the first week of the 2009-2010 TV season.

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Top U.S. Web Brands and Parent Companies for September 2009

October 14, 2009

The Nielsen Company today reported September 2009 data for the Top Parent Companies/Divisions and Top Web Brands, as well as average Internet usage.

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A Challenging Year For Asian Shoppers, But Growth Continues Unabated

October 14, 2009

Like shoppers around the world, consumers across Asia Pacific have become focused on saving and reducing debt this year, and as a result, have become less inclined to spend on bigger ticket items and out-of-home-entertainment.

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Charted Territory: Uncharted Fans Poised and Ready for the Next Adventure

October 13, 2009

With the release today of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, PS3 fans are getting their hands on the second iteration of the highly acclaimed series of adventure games.

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