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Nielsen Holdings Plc receives financing of $25K in grant
Nielsen’s recent help in securing a $25,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation allowed ISYR to offer underserved youth who are avoiding trouble and excelling academically with now-popular “Sheriffs’ Reward Retreats.”
Dec 29, 2022 | reporter.netPhillips leaves Nielsen Holdings Plc as Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Phillips joins the company from Nielsen, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Dec 11, 2022 | sightsinplus.comNielsen Holdings Plc partners with Ai 4 All
Over the summer, Nielsen collaborated with AI4ALL to launch the inaugural Data Jam initiative for students in their College Pathways program.
Dec 3, 2022 | adgully.comIESF partnered with Nielsen Holdings Plc on Dec 1st 22'.
The International Esports Federation (IESF) today announced an agreement with Nielsen, a global leader in audience insights, data, and analytics, to provide invaluable insights on the global esports landscape and events.
Dec 1, 2022 | europeangaming.euNielsen Holdings Plc launches Amplifying Black Voices in Media
Nielsen released a report titled “Amplifying Black Voices in Media” as part of their Diverse Intelligence Series in order to highlight the growth in Black representation in the entertainment industry, while also noting the important areas in need of development.
Nov 29, 2022 | ahotset.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches 2022 Brand Sustainability Rankings
After launching its inaugural Brand Sustainability Report earlier this month, Nielsen has today revealed its 2022 Brand Sustainability Rankings, with Woolworths, Australia Post and Bunnings Warehouse all topping consumer sustainability perceptions in their relevant categories.
Nov 24, 2022 | mumbrella.com.auAmazon partners with Nielsen Holdings Plc
Amazon Prime recently partnered with Nielsen to track its audience for “Thursday Night Football,” which began airing on the service in September.
Oct 12, 2022 | netblogpro.comCarlyle Group invests into Nielsen Holdings Plc
Carlyle may invest even more in Nielsen, which provides television audience measuring services, when banks decide to syndicate the more senior portion of that financing, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they’re not authorized to speak publicly.
Oct 11, 2022 | bloomberg.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches Four-Screen Ad Deduplication tool to help buyers reduce repeat impressions on YouTube across linear TV
Over the summer, Nielsen launched its Four-Screen Ad Deduplication tool to help buyers reduce repeat impressions on YouTube across linear TV, connected TV (CTV), desktop and mobile.
Sep 30, 2022 | adexchanger.comNielsen Holdings Plc hires Deepak Mann as Director, Marketing Effectiveness, Nielsen India
Nielsen has announced the appointment of Deepak Mann as Director, Marketing Effectiveness, Nielsen India.
Sep 29, 2022 | socialsamosa.comAffiliatesguides partners with Nielsen Holdings Plc
Affiliatesguides is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Nielsen, a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide.
Sep 23, 2022 | affiliatesguides.comNielsen Holdings Plc launched annual global report on Jul 23rd 22'.
Nielsen recently released its first annual global report (insights here ), finding that most advertisers are underspending when it comes to their media plans.
Aug 23, 2022 | allresponsemedia.comCommercialradio partners with Nielsen Holdings Plc
He says, “CRA is pleased to partner with Nielsen to provide the Audio Planning Tool which measures the incremental reach of commercial radio, radio streaming, podcasting and on demand music streaming in an easy-to-use online planner.
Aug 17, 2022 | radioinfo.com.auReuveni leaves Nielsen Holdings Plc as Vice President of Research & Development and General Manager
Reuveni joins Eleos from Nielsen, where he served as Vice President of Research & Development and General Manager.
Jul 18, 2022 | eleos.healthEvergreencap acquired Nielsen Holdings Plc for $16B on Oct 1st 22'.
Nielsen has been sold to a group of private equity firms, led by Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. and Brookfield Business Partners, in an all-cash deal that values the ratings giant at $16 billion, including debt.
Mar 28, 2022 | radio-online.comNielsen Holdings Plc partners with Lucid
Nielsen's (NLSN) Gracenote collaborates with Lucid Group to equip the latter's Lucid Air luxury electric vehicle with advanced audio features.
Jan 7, 2022 | latestnigeriannews.comNIELSEN launched U.S. Trust in Advertising study on Jan 22nd 22'.
Nielsen’s recently released U.S. Trust in Advertising study found that consumers are resistant to begin a relationship with a new brand.
Jan 1, 2022 | mediapost.comKantar identified as competitor of NIELSEN
Kantar has long competed with Nielsen in the TV measurement arena outside the U.S.
Jan 1, 2022 | insideradio.comThe Nielsen Company launches Nielsen Media Impact media planning tool
Nielsen, the embattled TV ratings currency company, is adding in streaming data from connected TVs to its Nielsen Media Impact (NMI) media planning tool.
Jan 1, 2022 | thewrap.comThe Nielsen Company hires KIM MONROE as As Product Manager
KIM MONROE has joined NIELSEN As Product Manager, based in SEATTLE.
Jan 1, 2022 | allaccess.comThe Nielsen Company partners with Windacre Partnership LLC
At the request of the Consortium, Nielsen entered into a confidentiality agreement with WindAcre.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comThe Nielsen Company files suit against TVSquared Ltd.
TV measurement firm Nielsen filed a lawsuit against competitor TVSquared for alleged patent infringement.
Jan 1, 2022 | businessinsider.comThe Nielsen Company launched 2022 global sports marketing and fan engagement report on Feb 4th 22'.
Nielsen recently released its 2022 global sports marketing and fan engagement report.
Jan 1, 2022 | frontofficesports.comThe Nielsen Company is developing measurement methodology
Nielsen has lost industry accreditation for its national TV ratings service, and is working on a new measurement methodology that would tabulate unduplicated cross-stream viewership, but it will not be rolled out in full for several months.
Jan 1, 2022 | variety.comThe Nielsen Company will have issues with patent infringement lawsuits on Mar 15th 23'.
One year later, these ad measurement clashes show no sign of slowing down, with patent infringement lawsuits, disputes on the accuracy of cross platform audiences and agreements with programmers and Nielsen rivals for pilot studies continuing.
Jan 1, 2022 | forbes.comThe Nielsen Company has issues with fraudulent misrepresentation and fraud
whose holdings include The Weather Channel and 27 local network affiliates—filed a suit against Nielsen, seeking billions of dollars in damages for “fraudulent misrepresentation and fraud by concealment.”
Jan 1, 2022 | adweek.comThe Nielsen Company is developing consistent framework and metrics
The Nielsen Company is leading the charge to develop a consistent framework and metrics to help demonstrate the value of diverse-owned media.”
Jan 1, 2022 | nielsen.comElliott Management Corporation acquired The Nielsen Company for $15B on Mar 14th 22'.
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Elliott Management Corp. was part of a private-equity group in advanced talks to buy Nielsen for roughly $15 billion including debt.
Jan 1, 2022 | wsj.comThe Nielsen Company has issues with fraud lawsuit
The future of embattled TV measurement firm Nielsen hangs in the balance amid a potential $15bn buyout, a fraud lawsuit and a business model that needs to adapt to modern media consumption.
Jan 1, 2022 | thedrum.comSeenandan leaves The Nielsen Company as SVP of human resources for North America consumer
Ms. Seenandan joined the firm from Nielsen, where she served as SVP of human resources for North America consumer.
Jan 1, 2022 | huntscanlon.comThe Nielsen Company will launch election HQ with weekly spend updates on Apr 7th 22'.
Next week, Nielsen will be launching an election HQ with weekly spend updates.
Jan 1, 2022 | mumbrella.com.auSponsorship partners with The Nielsen Company
Whilst not returning to pre-COVID-19 levels, there have been welcome shoots of recovery in the market, with European countries having successfully rolled out their vaccination programmes, new research from the European Sponsorship Association in cooperation with Nielsen reveals.
Jan 1, 2022 | sponsorship.orgThe Nielsen Company is developing first iteration of Nielsen One
In the meantime, Nielsen is currently testing the first iteration of Nielsen One, its integrated, cross-viewership platform, with Walt Disney Co. and MAGNA.
Jan 1, 2022 | spglobal.comBrookfield Renewable Corporation acquires The Nielsen Company for $16B
Brookfield Business Partners ( BBU ) announced it has entered into a partnership to acquire Nielsen Holdings plc ( NLSN ) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $16B.
Jan 1, 2022 | stockwinners.comThe Nielsen Company partners with P&G
In collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G), Nielsen has created a reimbursement fund with the National Minority Supplier Development Council that will help over 200 diverse-owned media groups receive Minority Business Enterprise certification, frequently requested documentation by larger companies to qualify for diverse investment.
Jan 1, 2022 | anaaimm.netThe Nielsen Company launched PPM wearables on Mar 28th 22'.
Nielsen officially introduced their new PPM wearables last week (to augment/replace the pager-style PPM 360 meters).
Jan 1, 2022 | nuvoodoo.comThe Nielsen Company launches theatrical VOD measurement service
Nielsen has unveiled its theatrical VOD (TVOD) measurement service as a way to capture viewing to movie releases that are directly available to consumers to rent or purchase on demand through streaming/MVPD platforms.
Jan 1, 2022 | broadbandtvnews.comThe Nielsen Company launches State of Play report
Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN), a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, released its inaugural State of Play report, which highlights the increasing boom of video content in both linear and streaming in recent years.
Jan 1, 2022 | yahoo.comHorizon Media, Inc. partners with The Nielsen Company
US agency Horizon Media has partnered with Nielsen to develop eMbrace, a new communications and media planning platform designed to help companies engage multicultural audiences.
Jan 1, 2022 | mrweb.comThe Nielsen Company launched 2022 Annual Marketing Report on Jan 1st 22'.
Nielsen released its 2022 Annual Marketing Report, and for the first time expanded it to a global audience, uncovering marketer shave key priorities for the year ahead, but also where marketers have struggled over the past two years due to consumers’ changing media habits.
Jan 1, 2022 | bandt.com.auTodaysdigital partners with The Nielsen Company
Todaysdigital is partnering with Nielsen to help advertisers understand how their YouTube CTV and YouTube TV reach delivers in comparison to other services.
Jan 1, 2022 | todaysdigital.co.zaThe Nielsen Company launched Headphone Adjustment Factor on Apr 15th 20'.
Almost two years ago, Nielsen introduced something called the “Headphone Adjustment Factor” in an effort to better track listeners through headphones and earbuds in their PPM system.
Jan 1, 2022 | barrettsportsmedia.comESL Gaming partnered with The Nielsen Company on Apr 3rd 22'.
ESL Gaming has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Nielsen, a multi-year deal that will see the pair continue to drive research standards in esports, and also engage with brand partners to encourage investments and further deals within the scene.
Jan 1, 2022 | gamereactor.euTubi 60 partnered with The Nielsen Company on Apr 29th 22'.
Last week, Tubi unveiled an expansion of its current integration with Nielsen to create enhanced and comprehensive measurement through Nielsen’s Digital Ad Ratings (DAR) product.
Jan 1, 2022 | adweek.comThe Nielsen Company integrated with VIZIO, Inc. on Apr 26th 22'.
Nielsen can now integrate Vizio’s Inscape data for both its local and national audience measurement solutions.
Jan 1, 2022 | fiercevideo.comTubi, Inc. partners with The Nielsen Company
Tubi ( www.tubi.tv ), a division of FOX Entertainment, today announced that they’re working on an expansion of its current integration with Nielsen that will allow for enhanced and comprehensive measurement through Nielsen’s Digital Ad Ratings (DAR) product.
Jan 1, 2022 | foxcorporation.comThe Nielsen Company partners with VIZIO, Inc.
Boosting its forthcoming Nielsen One cross-measurement product, Nielsen has struck a smart TV deal with Vizio to add TV data from Vizio’s 20 million TV homes through the TV set manufacturer’s Inscape TV research business.
Jan 1, 2022 | mediapost.comThe Nielsen Company partners with VIZIO, Inc.
Boosting its forthcoming Nielsen One cross-measurement product, Nielsen has struck a smart TV deal with Vizio to add TV data from Vizio’s 20 million TV homes through the TV set manufacturer’s Inscape TV research business.
Jan 1, 2022 | mediapost.comThe Nielsen Company hires Arnaud Frade as Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial Growth
Nielsen has expanded its Asia Pacific team with the appointment of long-time Ipsos exec Arnaud Frade as Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial Growth.
Jan 1, 2022 | mrweb.comThe Nielsen Company signs new client Lululemon
Nielsen has been selected by lululemon athletica inc., as its preferred Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) provider in the United States and Canada.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comHorowitz leaves The Nielsen Company
Horowitz, who left Nielsen in late '17 to become YouGov’s chief revenue officer, will serve as the new company’s CEO.
Jan 1, 2022 | sportsbusinessjournal.comThe Nielsen Company launches live sports solution
Nielsen’s Gracenote is launching a new live sports solution designed to help smart-TV and auto manufacturers display game statistics and other related content in real-time.
Jan 1, 2022 | mediaplaynews.comThe Nielsen Company received financing of $3.5B on May 14th 21'.
Measurement upstarts and their investors see a chance to generate new money; Nielsen, for example, secured $3.5 billion in revenue last year.
Jan 1, 2022 | variety.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series report
Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN ), a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, today released its 2022 A sian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series report which noted a significant increase in Asian representation on screen in 2021.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comNielsen Holdings Plc will increase headcount by 5000 on Dec 31st 23'.
Nielsen is planning to hire over 5,000 people in the country at its three global hubs in Chennai, Vadodara, and Pune by the end of 2023.
Jan 1, 2022 | india.comNielsen Holdings Plc launched April edition of The Gauge on Apr 18th 22'.
Along with the rankings for the week of April 18 to 24, Nielsen also released the April edition of The Gauge, its monthly look at overall viewing via TV sets.
Jan 1, 2022 | deadline.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches Marhaba (Arabic
Nielsen is joining the celebration by launching Marhaba (Arabic for “hello”), our newest Business Resource Group (BRG) focused on supporting and connecting employees of Arab descent.
Jan 1, 2022 | yahoo.comNielsen Holdings Plc launched The Gauge on May 1st 21'.
This growth it said is reflected in the rising engagement with the “other streaming” category, which has gained more than two full share points since Nielsen debuted The Gauge with May 2021 TV viewing data.
Jan 1, 2022 | rapidtvnews.comElliottLetters.com/Mitek acquires Nielsen Holdings Plc
Nielsen, which has agreed to be acquired by a private-equity group led by Elliott Investment Management, said that its go-shop period has expired without an alternative proposal to buy the company emerging.
Jan 1, 2022 | nexttv.comWrappr partners with Nielsen Holdings Plc
In Australia, outdoor ad platform Wrappr has partnered with Nielsen to launch LIFT, a campaign measurement and attribution platform offering full-funnel attribution for ads on its sites, powered by an opt-in mobile location database.
Jan 1, 2022 | mrweb.comNielsen Holdings Plc launched Portable People Meters on Jan 1st 86'.
Then in 2007, Nielsen announced new Portable People Meters (PPMs) intended to further improve accuracy in measurement at the individual person level.
Jan 1, 2022 | truemediaservices.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches report, Building Better Connections – Using Influencers to Grow Your Brand
Nielsen has released an interesting new report, “Building Better Connections – Using Influencers to Grow Your Brand” that looks at how social media has seen explosive growth in recent years due to Millennials and Gen Zers looking to engage with content and search for connections.
Jan 1, 2022 | bandt.com.auHorizon Media, Inc. identified as competitor of Nielsen Holdings Plc
Independent media-buying operation Horizon Media plans to test a local-TV audience measurement technology from Comscore, the latest big advertising or media entity to enlist a Nielsen rival for the purpose of counting TV viewers.
Jan 1, 2022 | catalystories.orgNielsen Holdings Plc launched 2022 Nielsen ESG Report on Jun 15th 22'.
Today, Nielsen Holdings Plc released its 2022 Nielsen ESG Report, a progress report on how Nielsen Holdings Plc is prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, such as climate change; diversity, equity and inclusion; the engagement of its employees; business integrity; and societal trust in the media.
Jan 1, 2022 | nielsen.comNielsen Holdings Plc receives award Tewaaraton Award
Nielsen was twice named as the winner of the Tewaaraton Award (2008, 2009).
Jan 1, 2022 | usalaxmagazine.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches ROI Report
Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) released its first-ever ROI Report, which identified gaps in marketers' budgets, channels and media strategies that are compromising returns on investment (ROI) on media plans.
Jan 1, 2022 | salesnewton.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches How America Listens
Last week, Nielsen released the latest issue of Audio Today 2022: How America Listens.
Jan 1, 2022 | westwoodone.comGilby leaves Nielsen Holdings Plc as President, APAC
Gilby (main image) joins dentsu from Nielsen where he was President, APAC, responsible for building relationships with key media owners, brands and agencies to deliver audience insights across the media ecosystem.
Jan 1, 2022 | bandt.com.auNielsen Holdings Plc partners with Allegrosoft
Nielsen partners with Allegro to ensure their IoT data is properly secured with the most updated technology that meets all the latest security and accreditation requirements.
Jan 1, 2022 | allegrosoft.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches methodology it will use to give media buyers reach metrics for YouTube comparable
Nielsen has announced the launch of the methodology it will use to give media buyers reach metrics for YouTube comparable to those provided for linear TV.
Jan 1, 2022 | mrweb.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches four-screen ad deduplication
Measurement company Nielsen has launched four-screen ad deduplication, adding connected TV to its existing computer, mobile and linear TV deduplication measurement of YouTube.
Jan 1, 2022 | adweek.comNielsen Holdings Plc recognized as #1 Black Newspaper
It has also received Nielsen’s coveted designation as the Nation’s #1 Black Newspaper.
Jan 1, 2022 | blackprwire.comNielsen Holdings Plc launched product that compares YouTube audience reach on Jul 20th 22'.
Just last week Nielsen unveiled a new product that compares YouTube audience reach with desktop, mobile, linear and connected TV.
Jan 1, 2022 | fiercevideo.comNielsen Holdings Plc partners with Common Impact, Inc.
Nielsen also teamed up with Common Impact to host its second NGID Pitch Competition.
Jan 1, 2022 | nielsen.comBrookfield Asset Management Inc. acquired Nielsen Holdings Plc on Mar 1st 22'.
Elliott and Brookfield agreed to acquire Nielsen in March for $28 a share.
Jan 1, 2022 | pe-insights.comNielsen Holdings Plc launches Digital Content Ratings Solution
Nielsen has reaffirmed its commitment to independent, digital audience content measurement, with the announcement of its enhanced Digital Content Ratings Solution (DCR), powered by Identity System.
Jan 1, 2022 | bandt.com.auFormula 1 partners with The Nielsen Company
Formula 1 and Motorsport Network have launched what they say is the ‘largest fan survey of its kind’ in F1, in partnership with Nielsen.
Jan 1, 2021 | sportindustry.bizThe Nielsen Company sells assets to Kantar Group
The announcement comes as Kantar has agreed to acquire Nielsen’s local media monitoring business.
Jan 1, 2021 | adaderana.lkThe Nielsen Company launches State of Play report
Nielsen released its inaugural State of Play report, which highlights the increasing boom of video content in both linear and streaming in recent years.
Jan 1, 2021 | hispanicad.comMrcsaudi partners with Nielsen Holdings Plc
Mrcsaudi is proud to partner with Nielsen to gain a deeper understanding of Saudi viewers’ preferences and deliver accurate data that will help to drive effective, highly targeted campaigns.”
Jan 1, 2021 | mrcsaudi.comNetflix, Inc. partners with Nielsen Holdings Plc
Netflix is also working with Nielsen in the US to provide advertisers with rating data and enable them to understand how Netflix can reach their target audience.
Sep 10, 2020 | thetechportal.comYouTube partnered with The Nielsen Company on Jan 7th 19'.
YouTube's also expanding its data partnership with Nielsen to help marketers in more regions reach the right audiences.
Jan 1, 2019 | socialmediatoday.comThe Nielsen Company invested into Civalue in $6M on Oct 9th 18'.
ciValue, a disruptive provider of cloud-based Precision Marketing and Supplier Advertising Platforms for Retailers, announced today a $6M Series A investment, led by Nielsen and Sonae IM.
Jan 1, 2018 | sys-con.comThe Nielsen Company signs new client RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc.
As an analytics provider, Nielsen will expand its services to now measure more than 450 RaceTrac convenience stores, covering market metrics for Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas.
Jan 1, 2017 | prnewswire.comThe Nielsen Company sells assets to NPD Group Inc.
The NPD Group, a Port Washington-based market research firm, has acquired the U.S. market information and research services for the book publishing industry from data and measurement company Nielsen.
Jan 1, 2017 | newsday.comNielsen Holdings Plc launched Trust in Advertising on Jan 1st 13'.
In 2013, Nielsen published a report called its “ Trust in Advertising ” where they ranked online banner ads as the least trusted form of advertising among consumers.
Dec 31, 2016 | areaecho.comNielsen Holdings Plc partners with
Nielsen, I’m working through The TCP/IP Guide and practicing working with Wireshark along the way.
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