JioHotstar And Nielsen Collaborate For Advanced Ad Measurement Ahead Of Tata IPL 2025

Mumbai, February 17, 2025: Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, has collaborated with JioStar, India's leading media and entertainment company, to provide advanced analytics solutions for its OTT platform - JioHotstar ahead of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This collaboration aims to establish new benchmarks for effective campaign measurement. This will enable the first-of-its-kind transparent reporting for an Indian media company. Nielsen will establish a data pipeline to measure the effectiveness of advertiser campaigns on JioHotstar properties, leveraging its in-depth expertise in audience measurement and first-party data. The initiative will offer advertisers and agencies enhanced insights to optimize campaign performance and effectiveness during the highly anticipated TATA IPL 2025.

Under this engagement, Nielsen will deploy advanced tools such as Nielsen ONE Ads (erstwhile Nielsen's DAR Digital Ad Ratings) and the newly developed Volumetric and Reach Analysis on the Platform to provide insights into viewership and ad performance on the JioHotstar Platform. The metrics will be accessible through the Nielsen ONE dashboard, enabling advertisers to gain valuable insights including impressions, clicks, campaign reach and on-target reach delivered by their campaigns on JioHotstar. This offering will address the industry's need for measurement solutions while enhancing the transparency in advertising performance.

Commenting on the collaboration, Ishan Chatterjee, Chief Business Officer, Sports Revenue, SMB & Creator, JioStar said, Through our association with Nielsen, we aim to redefine how advertising on Digital/ OTT is measured and delivered across India's most iconic entertainment and sports properties. As one of the largest streaming platforms in the country, JioHotstar is committed to providing advertisers with cutting-edge solutions that enhance transparency and precision. The collaboration is another step towards delivering unparalleled value to our partners during Tata IPL 2025 and beyond.

As a trusted leader in audience measurement for over 100 years, Nielsen is committed to supporting the evolving needs of advertisers with data-driven insights, says Arnaud Frade, President, (Commercial), Asia, Nielsen. Our collaboration with JioHotstar not only reinforces our role as a preferred partner in the Indian media ecosystem but also enables us to address long-standing industry challenges. With this, we aim to bring more precision and accountability to digital ad measurement. Together, we are shaping the future of India's rapidly evolving media landscape, helping advertisers to make more informed and data-driven decisions that should ultimately drive better outcomes in a dynamic digital environment , he further added.

Nielsen's innovative solutions exemplify its leadership in delivering audience measurement, grounded in decades of expertise in data-driven insights and analytics. While these tools are meticulously designed to address the evolving needs of the media and advertising industries, their applicability extends far beyond. With the capability to deliver actionable intelligence, these solutions can potentially empower other industries to optimize performance, refine strategies, and make informed decisions.

About NielsenNielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their global audiences-now and into the future. Learn more at www.nielsen.com and connect with us on social media (X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram).

About JioHotstar:JioHotstar is a revolutionary platform that stands at the forefront of democratising access to sports and premium entertainment experiences for all of India. Driving aspirations for billions of Indians and igniting imagination to a world of Infinite Possibilities', JioHotstar is truly inclusive and empowering.

Making way for exclusive access to a largest selection of high quality curated content, JioHotstar offers Top International Content, Wholesome Kids & Family Entertainment, Anime, Genre-defining Originals, Blockbuster Movies, Live Sports, Creator Content, Before-TV Premieres, Live TV Channels, and more in a single destination.

JioHotstar is available on Android, iOS, CTV and web on www.jiohotstar.com.

ContactsSamuel Hellinger, Nielsen Communications

samuel.hellinger@nielsen.com

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