About the Author

David Gustafson

As Cox Media’s Director of Audience Research, David drives positive outcomes for marketers by applying a unique blend of data-informed analysis, industry expertise, and storytelling skills that have earned him a tenured role as the company’s “Professor.” Specializing in audience measurement and market intelligence, David is a member of the Ampersand Cross-MVPD Research Committee, Nielsen Local Policy Guidelines Committee (PGC) and VAB Measurement Innovation Task Force, as well as client advisor to Comscore.

Audience Insights: Comscore and Nielsen Measure the Madness of March

College basketball makes its annual ascent to the top of the sports…

Audience Insights: Football Finishes with a Flourish as TV Sports Spring Forward

Football on TV continues to draw engaged audiences, and dynamic spring sports…

The Professor’s Perspective Episode 7: Local TV Audience Measurement

This video answers five key questions about TV audience measurement and unpacks…

The (Rating) Point of No Return – Part II

Second of a Two-Part Look at Local Television’s Tantalizing Transition to Impression-Based...

The (Rating) Point of No Return – Part I

First of a Two-Part Look at Local Television's Tantalizing Transition to Impression-Based...

TV Measurement Titans Compete to Paint More Complete Audience Picture

Audience measurement is an important tool in tracking the success of TV...

Peyton’s Place

What local businesses can learn from Super Bowl 50.

Chasing the Millennial Falcon

A Look at the Generation Born Not Long Ago in a Galaxy...

“Sorta You”

When "Close Enough" May Be Good Enough to Define Your Target Audience...

I Am Your Advertising Budget, and I Approve This Message

Three Tips for Staying Ahead of the Pack this Political Season

Dear Diary: The Future of Local TV Audience Measurement in Smaller Markets

5 Reasons Rentrak May Be the Right Track for Nielsen Diary Markets...

The Perilous Pursuit of Ratings Perfection

Nielsen and Rentrak Take Different Approaches to Building a Better TV Ratings...

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