Based on the widest possible basket of product categories in Europe, the fourth quarter 2009 showed nominal growth, which has remained stable since the prior quarter, and around 3% for four consecutive quarters.

In the U.K., almost 80 percent of the time spent on Twitter is accounted for by 7 percent of its most active users. Other social networks show similar patterns.

Nielsen’s regional experts share insights on confidence, media trends, and what next for the increasingly diverse, demanding, and connected global consumer.