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Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has renewed its partnership with CoxReps, a prominent television representative company, to provide comprehensive ratings and impressions data across local TV markets. This agreement emphasizes Comscore's commitment to delivering reliable audience insights, enabling better marketing strategies for advertisers. With over ten years of experience in measuring television viewership through advanced metrics, Comscore continues to play a key role in the evolving landscape of the TV industry. The collaboration aims to maximize revenue by effectively targeting ideal audiences.

Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) announced a renewal agreement with TVB for local and national audience measurement. This partnership provides TVB and its members with comprehensive audience data, including advanced automotive demographics, to enhance local broadcaster strategies. With a decade of experience, Comscore is recognized for reliable television viewership metrics across various platforms. The collaboration aims to assist broadcasters in maximizing their revenue potential by delivering actionable audience insights.

Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) announced that Senior Vice President Laura Fitzpatrick will speak at the B&C/MCN Tech Leadership Summit on March 24, 2021, at 1:25pm ET. Her session, titled "Using Research to Craft Better Tech Strategies," will focus on consumption habits and the challenges of cross-platform measurement amid the evolving media landscape. This event aims to help leaders develop innovative strategies for traditional TV businesses facing change. For more details or registration, visit Tech Leadership Summit Registration.

Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) reported the top broadcast and cable television programs for viewer engagement for the week ending February 28, 2021. Spanish-language programming dominated the broadcast chart, with CBS capturing multiple slots mostly filled by legal dramas. AMC's "The Walking Dead" returned to secure the #2 position on cable, showing strong viewer interest after its hiatus. The Stickiness Index, which measures viewer engagement, highlighted these trends, emphasizing the significant audience retention for these telecasts.

Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) has signed a new agreement with Ovation, an American television network, to provide video-on-demand (VOD) audience measurement through Comscore OnDemand Essentials®. This service will allow Ovation to gather comprehensive VOD consumption data across various platforms in the U.S. By utilizing Comscore's advanced measurement capabilities, Ovation aims to enhance its understanding of viewership trends and improve audience engagement. The partnership highlights Comscore's commitment to delivering precise analytics for media planning and evaluation.

Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR) announced the successful closing of investment transactions with Charter Communications, Qurate Retail, and Cerberus Capital Management on March 10, 2021. The investments involved cash in exchange for convertible preferred stock. The proceeds were utilized to repay Comscore's senior secured convertible notes and a foreign secured term note. Financial advisory was provided by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Evercore, with various legal counsels involved. Further details will be shared in an upcoming Form 8-K filing with the SEC.

Comscore (SCOR) reported its Q4 2020 and full-year results, revealing a quarterly revenue of $90.0 million, down from $95.2 million year-over-year. The net loss shrank to $13.2 million ($0.18 per share) versus $21.4 million ($0.31 per share) in Q4 2019. For 2020, total revenue fell to $356.0 million from $388.6 million in 2019, while the net loss also reduced significantly to $47.9 million ($0.67 per share) from $339.0 million ($5.33 per share) in the prior year. The company focuses on improving its digital revenue, with expectations for 2021 revenue growth of 3-5%.

Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR) announced the results of its special stockholder meeting held on March 9, 2021, where stockholders approved the issuance of convertible preferred stock to Charter Communications, Qurate Retail, and a Cerberus Capital Management affiliate. This approval is expected to facilitate an improved capital structure and extinguish senior secured notes. The closing of these transactions is anticipated on or around March 10, 2021. CEO Bill Livek expressed satisfaction with the outcome, which will provide flexibility for future investments.

Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced a partnership with Hive to integrate AI-powered datasets into its product portfolio, enhancing its offerings for media measurement. The first product to emerge from this collaboration is an improved Comscore Branded Content®, which features cross-platform measurement, competitive intelligence, scalable customization, and real-time data updates. This partnership aims to bolster Comscore's innovation in the media ecosystem, promising better insights for clients and elevating measurement standards.