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The Rural Indian Consumer – Dissecting the $100B Opportunity

November 15, 2011

Four key areas of consumption will help drive tens of billions of dollars in sales across rural India in the coming years.

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The Future of Shopping in India

November 15, 2011

As the Indian consumer’s purchasing power has evolved, so too has the Indian retail landscape, which must now cater to an increasingly savvy and connected shopper.

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Setting the Scene for Winning in India

November 15, 2011

A bold outlook of ongoing growth around the consumer was delivered by a trio of Nielsen executives to Indian business leaders in New Delhi today.

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Surging Internet Usage in Southeast Asia Reshaping the Media Landscape

November 10, 2011

With increased access to broadband networks, a proliferation of WiFi sites and a burgeoning smartphone market, it is little surprise that residents of six countries in Southeast Asia are going online with gusto. But what is really raising eyebrows is the fact that in some of these countries Internet usage is now surpassing traditional media such as TV, radio or print.

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Thrill of the Chase: Best-Liked Ads of Q3 2011 Depict Pursuit of Love

November 10, 2011

In Q3 2011, the best-liked TV creatives for men and women were all about the chase, as Nielsen research showed both genders enjoyed ads that represented the often elusive pursuit of love.

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What Hour Puts the “Prime” in Primetime for Asia Pacific Viewers?

November 9, 2011

For the majority of countries in Asia Pacific, official primetime television starts at 6pm and finishes at 11pm*. Taking a closer look at viewing habits around the Asia Pacific region, however, the time slot when the bulk of viewers tune in is between 8pm and 9pm, when close to one third of the Asia Pacific# population (32%) is watching television.

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Optimism and Opportunity: A Multicultural Look at Women in the US

November 9, 2011

Though often stressed over money, work, and lack of free time, across ethnicities, American women exhibit optimism with regards to their future and their daughters according to a recent Nielsen report.

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Move over Nashville: New Yorkers Buy Most Country Albums

November 8, 2011

The Big Apple bested even Nashville when looking at the sheer number of country albums sold.

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Case Study: How Online Ad Campaign Success Varies by Site Type

November 8, 2011

Nielsen recently analyzed an online CPG campaign geared towards women 25-54 that ran across three ad networks and a women’s interest site. The study showed the campaign successfully reached its intended audience only 27 percent of the time and instead was most often viewed by older demographics outside of the desired group.

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Nielsen Announces Finalists for Automotive Green Marketer of the Year

November 7, 2011

Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Toyota and Hyundai are the finalists for the 2nd annual Nielsen Automotive Green Marketer of the Year award. The award recognizes the brand that made the greatest strides in gaining consumer awareness and positively shifting consumer perceptions for the automotive industry’s environmentally friendly initiatives.

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