Album sales rose ever so slightly in the first half of 2011, driven by digital purchases. Recording artists probably aren't singing any more sweetly, but ways to purchase and store music digitally are improving, which prevents piracy and encourages legitimate sales.READ»
A survey reveals that 70% of slate-style computer owners fiddle with them while watching television. How long before we don't need one of those small screens at all?READ»
The YouTube 100 tracks songs across "official music videos, user-uploaded videos and viral debuts, and uses this data to provide a holistic view of song popularity." And that's how we got to a place where "Friday" steals some of Gaga's limelight. READ»
According to a report out today by Nielsen, a whopping 59% of females and 52% of males have privacy concerns when it comes to location-based services.READ»
If CEO Andrew Mason's candid response--"We hate that we offended people, and we're sorry that we did it"--wasn't evidence enough that these ads were poorly executed, a new report from Nielsen leaves nothing to the imagination.READ»
Probe a successful business leader about their business, and you will usually unlock a simple model that guides them day to day and keeps them focused on what is important. READ»
Nielsen data suggests that iAds on Apple's iPhone and iPad may be twice as effective at conveying their message to consumers than TV ads for the same product. Is the advertising biz about to change?READ»
A new Nielsen report on cell phone use by young people around the world reveals a wealth of data, but tells us two main things: price is the main drive and smartphones are the must-have gizmo.READ»
RIM's monopoly on email-addicted professionals and government contracts could bolster the BlackBerry's popularity only for so long. According to a new report by Nielsen, the Apple iPhone has finally passed its main competitor in U.S. smartphone market share.READ»
"Bing bing bing!" You can bet Steve Ballmer is singing that ditty at Microsoft HQ today. A survey has placed his upstart search engine ahead of Yahoo. How long until Google feels the heat?READ»
For a solid two years now, TV manufacturers have been insisting that 3D-TVs at home are the next big thing. According to a recent survey, consumers agree--until they actually try one out.READ»
The second quarter of 2010, just ended, marks a big achievement for Android: The two-year-old operating system passed Apple's iPhone in marketshare.READ»
Adidas may be one of the official sponsors of the World Cup, providing the players with the Jabulani cup ball, but despite all that spend, it's still lagging behind Nike when it comes to brand awareness. A study done for Nielsen ...READ»
