From 0 to 200: Virtual NASCAR Takes Over Esports Amid Sports Blackout
On Sunday, March 22, NASCAR broke new ground by holding the first ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race, putting actual NASCAR drivers into simulators for a virtual competition that aired live on FOX Sports 1. Drivers—including Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and the recently retired...
In the ‘New Normal’ of COVID-19, Local TV News Proves to Be the Medium of Choice for News and Information
As concerns and restrictions around COVID-19 heighten in the U.S., consumers are gravitating to local news outlets to stay informed about the impact of the pandemic on their communities.
In-Store Tech May Boost the Brick-and-Mortar Retail Resurgence
Brick-and-mortar retail may be readying for a resurgence. And somewhat ironically, a handful of digital brands are leading the charge.
COVID-19: The Unexpected Catalyst for Tech Adoption
Challenges arising from the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to accelerate the use of existing and new technologies and tools as consumers go into lockdowns, millions are forced to work from home and digital connectivity takes even more of a hold on everyday habits.
From The Field: Nielsen Russia Offers Personal Insight On Shopping Trends Amid The Covid-19 Outbreak
With a relatively low number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Russia, Nielsen’s 700 auditors have largely been able to operate normally, barring the addition of face masks where individuals choose to use them.
Staying PUT: Consumers Forced Indoors During Crisis Spend More Time On Media
Regardless of whether you call it social distancing, quarantining or retreating to a safe place, heading home amid concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is bound to affect media consumption habits. In fact, staying put in our homes can lead to almost a 60% increase in the amount of...
COVID-19: Tracking the Impact on FMCG, Retail and Media
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the globe, we're monitoring key consumer behavior thresholds to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands and retailers understand the status of each market, as well as how to best respond.
From The Field: Nielsen Indonesia Offers Personal Insight On Shopping Trends Amid The Covid-19 Outbreak
The complexity of a country made up of over 6,000 inhabited islands with a population of more than 265 million people can never be underestimated. But for Nielsen’s retail data acquisition teams in Indonesia, the COVID-19 outbreak has been something they have tackled head on.
From The Field: Nielsen South Korea Offers Personal Insight On Shopping Trends Amid The Covid-19 Outbreak
Katherine Kim and her team of 60 retail auditors had never had to deal with anything like the COVID-19 outbreak. Of course, no one had, and the sheer scale of it was daunting.
From The Field: Nielsen China Offers Personal Insight On Shopping Trends Amid The Covid-19 Outbreak
Joe Fan, who has a team of more than 1,200 retailer auditors operating across China, said access for his team was difficult at first, but they remained protected throughout the toughest days of the crisis.