Nielsen Holdings

Gracenote Powers New Live Sports Experiences for Smart TV and Auto Platforms

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gracenote, a Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) company, is launching a new live sports solution designed to help smart TV and auto manufacturers enable dynamic sports experiences to engage fans at home or on-the-go.

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  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gracenote, a Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) company, is launching a new live sports solution designed to help smart TV and auto manufacturers enable dynamic sports experiences to engage fans at home or on-the-go.
  • Leveraging Gracenote Global Sports Data, CE manufacturers and automakers can now easily integrate real-time team statistics, recent game results and live updates to TV and video home screens and auto infotainment systems.
  • "Live sports are an increasingly important differentiator for entertainment platforms seeking to increase user engagement," said Simon Adams, Chief Product Officer of Gracenote.
  • "For years, Gracenote has powered sports viewing experiences for the largest TV providers in the world.

Nielsen Renews Multi-Year Agreement With TEGNA For Local TV Ratings And Insights Services

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Under the terms of the agreement, Nielsen will provide local television ratings service for 34 TEGNA local markets with all existing services renewed for these markets and/or extended including Nielsen Arianna, NLTV, Digital in TV Ratings (DTVR), Grabix, Rhiza and Nielsen Scarborough.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, Nielsen will provide local television ratings service for 34 TEGNA local markets with all existing services renewed for these markets and/or extended including Nielsen Arianna, NLTV, Digital in TV Ratings (DTVR), Grabix, Rhiza and Nielsen Scarborough.
  • The combination of Nielsen's Local TV panels plus return path data empowers TEGNA's customers to activate and measure local media buys with confidence.
  • With this new agreement, TEGNA stations will continue to utilize a comprehensive suite of Nielsen data to demonstrate value to advertisers.
  • "TEGNA is a leader in the local broadcast industry," said Catherine Herkovic, EVP and Managing Director, Nielsen Local.

AdLarge Media And Nielsen Sign Renewal Agreement For Network Audio Measurement Of The ALM ROI Network

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Articles, Service companies, Service industries, Digital audio, Market research, Nielsen Holdings, Podcast, Nielsen

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) today announced that AdLarge has signed a renewal agreement with Nielsen audio.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) today announced that AdLarge has signed a renewal agreement with Nielsen audio.
  • With this agreement, AdLarge continues its participation in RADAR, the only Nielsen audio service that provides commercial ratings and is the best available forecast of a network's audience delivery.
  • "AdLarge is an industry leader and a top independent audio sales network, and we are extremely pleased they have chosen to continue our relationship," said Bruce Supovitz, SVP/National Audio Services, Nielsen Audio.
  • AdLarge Media is the leading independent audio ad sales network in the industry, specializing in lifestyle-driven audio environments across podcasts, streaming, AM/FM, and on-demand.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investigation of Nielsen Holdings plc

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.
  • announces that it is investigating Nielsen Holdings plc (Nielsen) (NYSE: NLSN ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Nielsens agreement to sell Nielsens Global Connect business to funds advised by affiliates of Advent International Corporation for approximately $2,700,000,000 in cash.
  • To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-nielsen-holdings-plc .
  • You may contact Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra cost and obligation free at (888) 969-4242 or [email protected] .

Nielsen Names Jamie Moldafsky As Chief Marketing And Communications Officer

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Monday, November 30, 2020
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) announced today that Jamie Moldafsky, a three-decade marketing veteran, will join as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) announced today that Jamie Moldafsky, a three-decade marketing veteran, will join as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective immediately.
  • Previously, Moldafsky was Chief Marketing Officer at Wells Fargo Bank, where, for nine years, she was responsible for the full scope of marketing, including Global Brand Strategy and Management, Product Marketing, Media, Research and Analytics, Meetings, Events and Sponsorships and Reputation.
  • Prior to Wells Fargo, Moldafsky held a series of senior Marketing, Communications and General Management roles at American Express, Charles Schwab and Whirlpool Corp., where she was GM of KitchenAid.
  • She is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with experience in a range of industries, and invaluable expertise in marketing and communications," said David Kenny, CEO of Nielsen.

Nielsen to Host Virtual 2020 Investor Day

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE:NLSN) announced that the Company will host a virtual 2020 Investor Day on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE:NLSN) announced that the Company will host a virtual 2020 Investor Day on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
  • The event will be video broadcast and can be accessed via the Registration link on Nielsen's Investor Relations website at ir.nielsen.com.
  • Nielsen Global Media provides media and advertising industries with unbiased and reliable metrics that create a shared understanding of the industry required for markets to function.
  • An S&P 500 company, Nielsen has operations in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

Nielsen To Present At Virtual J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference

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Monday, November 16, 2020
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN), today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Virtual J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference on Thursday, November 19.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN), today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Virtual J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference on Thursday, November 19.
  • On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Karthik Rao, Chief Operating Officer and Sara Gubins, SVP, Head of Investor Relations and Treasury, will participate in a fireside chat at 1:25pm Eastern Time.
  • Interested parties are invited to listen to the event live on Nielsen's Investor Relations website at http://nielsen.com/investors under Events & Presentations.
  • An S&P 500 company, Nielsen has operations in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

Survey: Despite Shaky Economy, Holiday Shoppers Plan to Spend Same Amount on Gifts as in 2019

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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The survey was conducted for The Conference Board in October as part of the Consumer Confidence Survey.

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  • The survey was conducted for The Conference Board in October as part of the Consumer Confidence Survey.
  • "Consumers are entering the holidays with intentions to spend about the same as last year.
  • While the forecast shows that consumers will spend on average the same amount as in 2019, the results reveal that the percent who plan to spend less increased from last year.
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    Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE:NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers watch and buy.

Nielsen To Report Third Quarter 2020 Results

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN), today announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter 2020 on Thursday, November 5,2020.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN), today announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter 2020 on Thursday, November 5,2020.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that date.
  • Interested parties are encouraged to listen to the webcast as wait times for the call may be longer than normal.
  • An S&P 500 company, Nielsen has operations in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

Nielsen Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TheBoard of Directors of Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of Nielsen's common stock.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TheBoard of Directors of Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of Nielsen's common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on December 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2020.
  • Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide.
  • An S&P 500 company, Nielsen has operations in over 100 countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population.