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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) announced a renewal agreement with Ellis Communications' KDOC-TV in Los Angeles on February 10, 2021. This agreement allows KDOC-TV to continue using Comscore’s local TV measurement services, which cover millions of households. KDOC-TV's President highlighted the importance of reliable measurement for understanding viewership and collaborating with advertisers. Comscore, with over a decade of experience, noted that this partnership underscores the value of its data in making informed programming and sales decisions.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) and Hive analyzed marketing strategies during Super Bowl LV, revealing key insights about brand engagement and advertising trends. A notable 56% of national ad minutes were secured by returning advertisers, with consumer goods dominating at 31% share. Financial services advertisers increased their airtime from 8% to 14%, while automotive advertisers saw a decline to 16%. Importantly, fewer new product announcements were made, dropping to 29%. The research highlighted that sponsors gained significant screen time, with brands collectively earning 70 minutes of exposure, boosting visibility amidst reduced fan attendance.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced that Chief Revenue Officer Carol Hinnant will participate in a panel at The California Cable and Telecommunications Association's 2021 Winter Board Meeting on February 10, 2021, at 10:15 AM PT. The discussion will focus on COVID-19's impact on media consumption and how distributors are adapting. Hinnant emphasizes the need for robust audience measurement in a rapidly changing media landscape. For more details or registration, visit the event homepage.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) reported its latest viewer engagement data for the week ending January 24, 2021, highlighting that procedural and crime dramas dominated the broadcast charts. The top telecast was 'Todo por mi hija' with a Stickiness Index of 162, while '90 Day Fiancé' led the cable segment at 149. The Stickiness Index measures viewer engagement by averaging the percentage of each telecast's viewership compared to all similar primetime shows. Comscore continues to lead in television viewing metrics, providing valuable data for media stakeholders.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is launching its Predictive Audiences, a cookie-free targeting solution for Connected TV (CTV) advertisers in the UK and Germany. This innovative technology allows advertisers to target audiences based on granular CTV viewing behaviors while complying with GDPR regulations. Comscore utilizes its unique data assets, including opted-in digital panel data and contextual signals, to enhance audience targeting. This expansion follows the earlier launch of CTV measurement capabilities in select European markets, offering advertisers new opportunities to extend their linear TV ad buys.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has partnered with Ipsos to enhance audience measurement solutions specifically for the Mexican market. As media consumption evolves post-COVID-19, access to complete audience insights has become crucial. This collaboration aims to deliver daily metrics, utilizing over 5,000 variables to assess consumer behaviors across various media platforms. Comscore has been active in Mexico for five years, and this partnership signifies a strategic expansion in their global footprint, aiming to solidify cross-platform measurement capabilities.
Research from Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) reveals a significant increase in digital payment usage in the United States, driven by the rise of online food delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings show that 31% of digital buyers utilized food delivery services, reflecting a 14% increase from Q3 2019. Additionally, 36% reported ordering food more frequently. Unique visitors to top food delivery platforms surged by 18% in 2020, with UberEats and DoorDash experiencing notable growth. Comscore plans to continue tracking these evolving consumer habits.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced that Dr. David Algranati, Chief Product Officer, will participate in the 10th Annual Cross-Platform Video Measurement and Data Summit hosted by the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement on February 4, 2021. Algranati's panel will focus on best practices for integrating Smart TV and set-top box data. Amidst shifts in media consumption driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the summit aims to address the critical need for consistent measurement across platforms. Comscore continues to lead in audience measurement innovation.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has released its viewer engagement rankings for broadcast and cable television for the week ending January 17, 2021. Sports programming dominated, particularly NFL playoff games, with the top-ranked telecast being an NFL playoff game on NBC with a Stickiness Index of 172. Among cable programs, ESPN's 2021 CFP National Championship led with an index of 170. Comscore's Stickiness Index measures viewer engagement, highlighting the telecasts that retained audiences for the longest durations.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has announced a long-term renewal agreement with Dailymotion, extending their partnership that began in 2007. This agreement allows Comscore to provide digital measurement across Dailymotion's operations in nearly 20 countries. Comscore will deliver monthly worldwide multi-platform audience figures, enabling Dailymotion to more effectively understand and target its global audience. Both companies emphasize the significance of this collaboration in enhancing audience insights and improving client targeting capabilities.