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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 released research highlighting significant flaws in traditional panel-reliant media measurement, particularly in the context of the $70 billion video advertising industry. Chief Research Officer Michael Vinson emphasizes that the declining participation rates, currently at 20-30%, undermine the reliability of panel data. Factors such as COVID-19 have exacerbated these issues, complicating data collection from the population. Comscore advocates for a shift towards more robust and precise measurement methods that better capture viewer behavior and provide advertisers with accurate ROI insights.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced an expanded renewal agreement with ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) to provide its National TV measurement currency, enhancing ViacomCBS's traditional linear advertising capabilities. This partnership, which dates back to 2014, aims to diversify measurement across its linear and digital platforms. Comscore's Chief Revenue Officer emphasized the value of this partnership in evolving currency solutions, while ViacomCBS highlighted the potential for significant value in cross-screen measurement and a diversified currency strategy under Comscore's new ownership structure.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced a conference call scheduled for May 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, to discuss its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2021. To participate, dial +1 844-229-7593 for U.S. and Canada or +1 314-888-4258 for international callers. A live webcast will also be available on the company's Investor Relations page. A replay of the call can be accessed at the same dial-in numbers with Conference ID # 6477866.
Comscore provides cross-platform media measurement and insights.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced significant advancements in its digital audience measurement offerings in Italy. Following the recent expansion of its GDPR-friendly, cookie-free targeting capability, Comscore introduces enhanced granularity in age reporting for Mobile Metrix and MMX Multi-Platform. This expansion now includes new age demographics of 35 to 44 and 45+ years old, allowing for better audience segmentation. These updates reflect Comscore's commitment to improving cross-media measurement capabilities and enhancing its international presence.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) announced television viewer engagement metrics for the week ending April 11, 2021. The men's NCAA basketball championship led broadcast ratings, while Spanish-language program Enamorándonos topped the Stickiness Index, indicating strong audience loyalty. Key findings include:
- Top broadcast show: Enamorándonos (Stickiness Index: 152)
- Top cable show: Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead (Stickiness Index: 149)
Comscore's Stickiness Index measures viewer engagement, critical for advertisers and networks.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has announced a strategic partnership with DISH Media to extend its data license to SLING TV, enhancing the cross-platform measurement of advanced advertising and content. This agreement enables Comscore to leverage de-identified viewership data for improved accuracy in campaign results. Key highlights include the ability to accelerate census-based audience measurement and the provision of dynamic ad insertion measurement. This collaboration aims to alleviate measurement challenges in addressable advertising while safeguarding consumer privacy.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) has strengthened its partnership with The New Indian Express Group (ENPL) by entering a multi-year agreement for new state level clusters in digital audience measurement in India. This deal enhances ENPL's ability to analyze audiences beyond national metrics, focusing on regions like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra & Goa, where they have a strong presence. The state-level data, launched in February 2021, provides deeper insights into audience behavior at a regional level, aiding ENPL's business growth plans.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) reported on April 16, 2021, the top broadcast and cable television programs for viewer engagement for the week ending April 4, 2021. The NCAA Men's Basketball Championship topped the broadcast ratings, indicating strong viewer loyalty. Notably, Spanish-language content also showed significant audience engagement despite lower overall ratings. Comscore's Stickiness Index measures viewer engagement, with the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and several Spanish-language programs demonstrating high 'stickiness' indicating a committed viewer base.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) has renewed its partnership with TitanTV, Inc., continuing to utilize TitanTV's MediaStar tool for aggregating television schedules. This renewal includes the introduction of new features tailored to enhance user experience based on feedback. Comscore emphasizes the importance of accurate TV schedule data for its linear TV products, which are crucial for clients leveraging their Local currency. With over a decade of experience in measuring television viewership, Comscore remains a leader in advanced audience insights across various platforms, facilitating effective media transactions.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has signed a new agreement with Atlas Obscura to provide its digital audience measurement services, enhancing Atlas Obscura’s understanding of audience behavior across platforms. The deal includes Comscore's Media Ratings solutions with Plan Metrix Multi-Platform in the US. Both companies express optimism about the partnership, with Atlas Obscura aiming to leverage Comscore's insights to serve its audience better. Comscore's solutions allow for a comprehensive view of media consumption, providing valuable data for advertisers.