Nielsen Foundation 2023 Grantmaking Highlights
The Nielsen Foundation provided almost $1.4 million in grants to 24 nonprofit organizations in 2023 to power and advance inclusive innovation and representation in the media and technology industries, especially through the use of data and research.
Nielsen Celebrates 2024 Earth Day and Global Volunteer Month
In April, Nielsen celebrated volunteerism and environmental action by recognizing our first-ever Global Volunteer Month, culminating in our annual Earth Day tradition on April 18, 2024.
Diverse Acting Nominations Since 2017 Are Nearly Triple the Number From 2009 to 2016
In 2015, none of the 20 acting nominations at the Academy Awards went to diverse talent for the first time since 1998. One year later, the same thing happened, marking the first time since the six years between 1975 and 1981 that no person of color received a nomination.
Climate Central and Nielsen Release Climate Report: Connecting the Dots
A new report from Nielsen and Climate Central explores how and when local television news discussed climate change when covering recent extreme weather events.
Domestic Violence and Mental Health Most Pressing Social Issues for Australian Women According to Nielsen Research
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, released its latest Consumer & Media View (CMV) data highlighting the social issues of greatest concern to Australian women.
Nielsen Foundation Announces 2023 Data for Good Grantees
The Nielsen Foundation has committed $325,000 in grants to seven organizations through the 2023 Data for Good grants program. Building upon the 2022 Data for Good grants program, this year’s grants continue to support efforts leveraging data to advance media and technology.
Geena Davis Institute Awarded Research Grant by Nielsen Foundation
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media announced today that it is the recipient of a $75,000 grant from the Nielsen Foundation to support ongoing research and advocacy initiatives surrounding representation in entertainment and media.
The Global Black Audience
Black America continues to diversify, and media will need to evolve to stay relevant for this media-hungry audience with a global influence on trends and culture.
emPOWERment, Choose Your Yes – The Women in Nielsen Leadership Summit
In 2023, Nielsen employees had the opportunity to participate in the Women in Nielsen (WIN) Leadership Summit for the third consecutive year. The Leadership Summit brings colleagues across Nielsen together in interactive panels, discussion groups, and webinars.
Q&A with Sandra Sims-Williams, Chief Diversity Officer, Nielsen
As a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, diversity continues to be our differentiator.