iSpot vs Nielsen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, iSpot had more branded searches than Nielsen among connected TV measurement platforms worldwide. iSpot had about 14,800 branded searches, while Nielsen had 12,100. iSpot made up 22.3% of all connected TV measurement platform searches we track, and Nielsen accounted for 18.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about connected TV measurement platforms, iSpot and Nielsen each appeared in three of the five answers. iSpot was mentioned before Nielsen in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
iSpot, about 22% more searches than Nielsen
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
iSpot, named ahead of Nielsen in 3 of 3 answers
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Top connected TV measurement platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iSpot and Nielsen were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. iSpot was listed before Nielsen in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tatari3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Comscore3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- iSpot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nielsen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VideoAmp2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Measured2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Innovid1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which connected TV measurement platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best connected TV measurement platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best connected TV measurement platform for TV audience measurement?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“connected tv measurement platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best connected tv measurement”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is iSpot or Nielsen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for iSpot and Nielsen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven connected TV measurement platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for iSpot, Nielsen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tatari | Comscore | iSpot | Nielsen | Innovid | VideoAmp | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 20.9% | 25.2% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 21.2% | 20.9% | 25.6% | 20.9% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.5% | 20.6% | 25.2% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.6% | 24.3% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.9% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 4% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.3% | 26% | 21.2% | 14.2% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.2% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 27.3% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 25% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 20.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.5% | 18.2% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.8% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 24.6% | 6% | 4% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.5% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
How has the iSpot and Nielsen comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Nielsen took it in August 2026, iSpot took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iSpot’s share of searches among connected TV measurement platforms worldwide moved from 25.2% to 22.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nielsen’s share of searches among connected TV measurement platforms worldwide moved from 16.8% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for connected TV measurement platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Comscore overtook Nielsen to rank 2nd among connected TV measurement platforms worldwide, with 22.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, iSpot overtook Nielsen to rank 3rd among connected TV measurement platforms worldwide, with 22.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Nielsen lost share of searches among connected TV measurement platforms worldwide, from 24.6% to 18.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iSpot’s and Nielsen’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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