Communal Celebration: NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness
While NCAA Men's Basketball is not quite as popular as professional basketball or college football, it still has a large following in the U.S. with 58% of the adult population interested, according to Nielsen Sports Sponsorlink.
Football Fever is Spreading as Major League Soccer Kicks Off a New Season
As Major League Soccer enters its 24th year, 47% of adults in the U.S. say they are interested in MLS, according to Nielsen Sports Sponsorlink.
Fast Fingers Drove Fan Engagement During the NBA All-Star Draft
For global sports rights holders looking to showcase their value on social media, the NBA is #goals. As excitement builds for the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend, the league gave fans a chance to watch the NBA All-Star Draft for the first time ever.
Performance Pays Early and Late in the NASCAR Season
While a big win at Daytona can kick-start a season, consistently high performance from mid-February through mid-November is what drives the most value for teams and their sponsors.
Is Bigger Better? New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams Fans Compared
Bragging rights and bets are on the line for fans of the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. Other than both having the opportunity to see their favorite team hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the conclusion of Super Bowl LIII, Patriots and Rams fans have very little in common.
The Evolution of Super Bowl Consumption
Yes, beer and wings are a staple of any Super Bowl, but a range of other categories are joining the party due to evolving tastes and the growth of the female football fan base.
For the Win: Out-of-Home Viewers of Fall Sports on Linear TV Watch in Multiple Locations and are Engaged
Age has a significant impact on where consumers choose to watch fall sports OOH. Across the general population survey, 31% of adults 18-24 said that they watch while working out at the gym. That’s 7% higher than adults 25-34 and more than double than those 35 and older.
Driving Brand Engagement and Co-Viewing With Out-of-Home TV Viewing
The fall season offers sports fans many reasons to grab their sweaters and head out the door to meet-up with friends and family to watch a game on the big screen.
A Familiar Matchup: College Football’s Premier Rivalry
Alabama has nearly double the number of fans in its local market than Clemson in its local market. Clemson, however, has experienced a 16% increase in its local fan base since 2015.
Keep Calm and Watch Summer Sports: The Out-of-Home Linear TV Sports Viewer
While attending a live sports event is an experience all on its own, getting together in a common place with family and friends to watch the action play out on a TV screen creates a unique experience and bond that’s hard to replicate.