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Media Mastery: Nielsen launches a crucial planning guide for 2025-26
MUMBAI: Media buyers, sellers, and anyone who’s ever struggled to untangle the intricate web of audience metrics, rejoice!
Nielsen has just dropped its 2025 Upfront/NewFront Guide, a comprehensive playbook aimed at conquering the complexities of today’s media landscape. With its blend of actionable cross-media insights and forward-looking trends, this guide ensures you don’t just survive the 2025-26 planning season—you thrive.
Did you know you’re spending 70 hours a week with the media?
Yes, you read that right.
Americans clocked an average of 10 hours a day across devices like TVs, radios, and smartphones in Q1 2024. While smartphones are hogging the spotlight with a 44 per cent growth in usage over two years, TV still holds its ground, commanding half of all media time.
How do media professionals keep up? Nielsen’s guide decodes the numbers to help media buyers and sellers sharpen their strategies and negotiate effectively during Upfronts/NewFronts.
Top media trends for 2025
1. TV’s converging realities:
The battle between linear and streaming is heating up! 88 per cent of U.S. viewers tune into TV monthly, with streaming taking a juicy 41 per cent share of total TV time as of October 2024. The takeaway? You need a dual approach to capture eyeballs.
2. Profiles get personal:
Forget bland demographics. Today’s advanced audience data digs deeper, enabling marketers to send targeted messages that stick. As Nielsen chief data & research officer Pete Doe aptly put it, “Behind the data, there are people in front of screens. Advanced Audience data can help you reach these people with the right message.”
3. The digital dilemma:
Rising ad spends and fragmented platforms demand a razor-sharp understanding of digital trends. Nielsen’s chief solutions officer for digital products Akhil Parekh nailed it, “With rising ad spend and an evolving media landscape, strong competitive intelligence is now essential for staying ahead and making data driven decisions.”
What’s in It for you? Whether you’re a media buyer looking to maximise ROI or a seller hoping to stand out, the guide’s actionable insights give you the edge. From finding harmony between linear and streaming to leveraging cutting-edge audience profiling, Nielsen’s roadmap ensures you’re not left spinning in the media whirlwind.
The 2025 Upfront/NewFront Guide isn’t just another boring report—it’s your secret weapon to winning the ever-changing media game. Ready to stop guessing and start dominating?
Still want more? Dive into the full guide today at nielsen.com and transform the way you approach media planning.
Brands
Mana Projects names Ranbir Kapoor brand ambassador amid rebranding
Bengaluru developer unveils new identity focused on design and nature.
MUMBAI: When real estate meets reel star power, the foundation for a new brand story is often laid brick by brick. Mana Projects, the Bengaluru based real estate developer, has appointed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador while unveiling a refreshed brand identity aimed at aligning the company with the evolving expectations of modern urban homebuyers.
The announcement marks a new phase for the developer, which has spent over two decades building residential communities in Bengaluru, particularly along emerging growth corridors such as Sarjapur Road.
The updated brand identity reflects the company’s emphasis on design led living and environmentally conscious development. According to the developer, the new positioning focuses on creating residential spaces where architecture, nature, engineering and lifestyle planning work together to shape meaningful living experiences.
Mana Projects chairman and managing director D. Kishore Reddy said the rebranding represents a natural progression as the company adapts to the expectations of a new generation of homeowners.
“This rebranding represents the natural evolution of Mana Projects as we align ourselves with the aspirations of a new generation of homeowners, particularly millennials who form the backbone of Bengaluru’s dynamic homebuyer community,” Reddy said.
He added that today’s buyers increasingly look beyond basic housing to spaces that combine design, sustainability and a strong sense of community.
“At Mana, our philosophy centres on creating homes where space is purposeful, design is intelligent, nature is respected and engineering ensures long term sustainability. Our association with Ranbir Kapoor reflects this new chapter as we continue to build communities that enable people to truly live brilliantly,” he said.
Kapoor, who has been associated with several lifestyle and consumer brands, said the partnership resonated with his own understanding of what makes a home meaningful.
“A home is one of the most meaningful investments people make in their lives, and it should reflect comfort, warmth and a sense of belonging,” Kapoor said.
“What impressed me about Mana Projects is the brilliance of their thought, the way design, nature and functionality come together to enhance everyday living. I’m delighted to be associated with Mana Projects as they continue to create homes that inspire modern urban families to truly live brilliantly.”
The collaboration will be introduced through a large scale integrated campaign spanning digital platforms, outdoor media and experiential activations, making it one of the developer’s most prominent branding initiatives in recent years.
Founded in Bengaluru, Mana Projects has built a portfolio of residential developments that emphasise thoughtful architecture, amenity rich neighbourhoods and environmentally sensitive planning. The company’s projects often integrate open spaces, green landscapes and energy efficient engineering to support sustainable urban living.
With Bengaluru continuing to attract young professionals and technology workers, the developer believes the city’s housing market is increasingly being shaped by buyers seeking well planned communities that balance functionality with quality of life.
Looking ahead, Mana Projects plans to expand its presence across the city by developing future ready residential projects designed to accommodate emerging lifestyle trends such as hybrid work culture, community driven living and multigenerational households.
By combining a refreshed brand identity with a high profile ambassador, the company hopes to strengthen its position in Bengaluru’s competitive real estate market while appealing to a new generation of homeowners seeking homes that blend design, nature and modern living.
