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Comscore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) generates a steady flow of news centered on its role as a global partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. As an information and analytics company focused on audience and advertising measurement, Comscore’s announcements often highlight new product capabilities, client collaborations, and insights drawn from its data assets.
Recent news has featured expansions of Comscore’s cross-platform measurement offerings, including enhancements to Cross-Platform Campaign Results (CCR) and Comscore Content Measurement (CCM). Updates describe new modules for daily, program-level reporting across CTV and linear TV, as well as integrations that extend measurement and targeting to streaming audio, podcasts, and social platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Comscore also issues news about partnerships with media companies, agencies, and technology platforms. Examples include ESPN’s use of Comscore Content Measurement to understand its audience across linear, streaming, digital, and social, and collaborations with platforms like The Trade Desk and Polaris I/O to connect Comscore data with buying and sales workflows.
Another recurring theme in Comscore’s news is the release of industry reports and research. The company publishes analyses such as the AI Intelligence Report, which examines generative AI adoption and its influence on consumer behavior, and the State of Streaming report, which details shifts in streaming and CTV viewing, AVOD and FAST growth, and the role of creator-driven content.
Investors and industry professionals following SCOR news can expect coverage of earnings results, capital structure developments such as recapitalization transactions with preferred stockholders, and updates on strategic reviews. This news page aggregates these items so readers can monitor how Comscore’s measurement products, partnerships, and financial decisions evolve over time.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) has partnered with L2, Inc. to launch cookie-free audiences based on behavioral political data for targeted advertising across digital, mobile, and CTV platforms. This innovative approach combines L2's extensive voter insights with Comscore's Predictive Audiences methodology, enabling advertisers to effectively reach politically engaged audiences while ensuring privacy compliance. The launch coincides with the midterm election year, offering advertisers a unique chance to leverage privacy-focused targeting strategies.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has launched Comscore Everywhere™, a unified cross-platform measurement solution for media consumption. This innovative tool provides a consistent and deduplicated view of audience intelligence, addressing the need for accurate media measurement across various platforms. As media consumption becomes more fragmented, Comscore Everywhere™ aims to deliver reliable insights by integrating data from television, connected TV, and digital media. This launch demonstrates Comscore's commitment to offering advanced audience capabilities and improving measurement accuracy in the evolving media landscape.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) announced its participation in the 24th Annual Virtual Needham Growth Conference on January 11 at 2 PM ET. CEO Bill Livek and CFO Jon Carpenter will engage in a fireside chat with Senior Analyst Laura Martin. A live webcast of the event will be available on Comscore's Investor Relations website, and a replay will be accessible after the event. Comscore is recognized for its expertise in media planning, transacting, and evaluation through comprehensive cross-platform measurement.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced its acquisition of Shareablee, a leading marketing analytics firm specializing in social media, which closed on December 16, 2021. This acquisition aims to integrate Shareablee’s social media insights into Comscore's existing Media Metrix® and Video Metrix® products, enhancing cross-platform audience understanding for media companies, brands, and advertisers. The synergy is expected to broaden digital product offerings and deepen data analytics capabilities. Key Shareablee personnel will retain their leadership roles within Comscore.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced that Chief Revenue Officer Carol Hinnant has been recognized in Cablefax Magazine's Most Powerful Women 2021 edition. This honor acknowledges her significant contributions over her 30-year career in media and entertainment, particularly in advancing Comscore's National Television business.
Since her appointment in 2020, Hinnant has been instrumental in driving new cross-platform measurement solutions, leading to key partnerships with OpenAP, ViacomCBS, Fox, and others, enhancing Comscore's reputation in audience measurement.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced the promotion of Janice O'Bryan to Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Domestic for Comscore Movies. With over 30 years in the movie industry, O'Bryan has significantly contributed to product development and customer service since joining Comscore in 2002. Her leadership is expected to enhance Comscore Movies' domestic operations and strategy during challenging industry times. Executive Vice President Arturo Guillén praised her dedication and expertise, underlining her role in elevating the company's customer service as a key value proposition.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) has partnered with IHS Markit to introduce programmatic cookie-free audience targets for auto shoppers. This innovative solution enhances targeting efficiency, resulting in a 74% lower cost per acquisition compared to cookie-based segments and a 34% reduction against traditional contextual segments. The collaboration allows automotive marketers to engage potential customers in a privacy-compliant manner. Comscore Predictive Audiences aims to set the standard for cookie-free targeting, helping advertisers improve campaign performance amidst evolving media regulations.
On December 1, 2021, Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced an employment inducement grant to Jon Carpenter, its new Chief Financial Officer, who joined on November 29, 2021. Mr. Carpenter received 451,977 restricted stock units (RSUs) that will vest over three years, contingent on continued service. The grant qualifies as an "inducement award" under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), designed for new employees under specific conditions. This initiative aims to align Mr. Carpenter's interests with shareholder value while enhancing corporate governance.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announces the promotion of Brian Pugh to Chief Information Officer. Joining Comscore in 2007, Pugh has played a crucial role in enhancing digital media measurement and leading product innovations. His responsibilities will include launching cost-effective technology solutions, ensuring data security, and achieving industry accreditations. He has been key in securing ISO 27001 certification and maintaining MRC accreditations for Comscore's products. Pugh's leadership is expected to significantly influence Comscore's future direction.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced an expansion of its Consumer Intelligence service to cover all 210 local U.S. markets, providing actionable consumer insights for local TV stations and media buyers. This service offers detailed audience segmentation sourced from daily data, reported monthly, allowing advertisers to connect consumer behaviors with local media more effectively. It delivers insights on local shopping habits and allows for precise targeting based on consumer traffic data. This enhances Comscore's existing TV measurement products and supports more strategic advertising decisions.