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Comscore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in digital media analytics, providing unparalleled insights into consumer behavior across multiple platforms and screens, including television. The company's expertise lies in unifying consumer data to offer a comprehensive view that enhances the value of audiences and advertising. Headquartered in the United States, Comscore's primary revenue streams originate domestically, with additional contributions from Europe, Latin America, Canada, and other regions.
Comscore's core business involves measuring advertising effectiveness, content consumption, and audience demographics across a variety of media channels. These channels include televisions, mobile devices, computers, tablets, CTV devices, and even movie theaters. The company's client solutions cater to a wide range of industries such as Automotive, Digital Media, Financial Services, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Technology, and Travel.
Recent achievements highlight Comscore’s role as a key player in media measurement. The company has been chosen to provide currency-grade metrics for TEGNA’s multi-platform media businesses. This partnership aims to offer deeper insights through digital and qualitative data, enhancing advertising precision and effectiveness. This collaboration will combine Comscore’s local linear TV data with its cross-platform solutions to give TEGNA a complete view of audiences, thereby optimizing their advertising campaigns.
Another notable project involves Proximic by Comscore, which uses AI-powered contextual intelligence to deliver cross-screen insights for Epsilon Digital Media. This initiative aims to enrich ad quality and performance by leveraging advanced content categorization and brand suitability metrics.
Comscore has also been recognized by the U.S. Joint Industry Committee (JIC) as a transactable standard for both traditional and cross-platform measurement metrics. This certification further cements Comscore's leadership in the industry, providing clients with reliable and comprehensive cross-platform audience measurement.
With its advanced audience insights and a robust data footprint that spans digital, linear TV, over-the-top (OTT), and theatrical viewership, Comscore is well-positioned to empower media buyers and sellers. The company's cutting-edge solutions enable clients to quantify multi-screen behavior, making informed business decisions with confidence.
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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.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) announced a multi-year agreement to become the first third-party national TV measurement provider for The Filipino Channel (TFC), a flagship channel of ABS-CBN International. This partnership will enhance TFC's ability to measure audience behavior, aiding in programming analysis and ad sales. The agreement highlights Comscore's reputation in TV audience measurement, leveraging advanced audience insights to optimize revenue strategies for media companies.
Comscore reported preliminary financial results for Q4 and FY 2020, revealing a Q4 revenue of $90.0 million, down from $95.2 million in Q4 2019. The net loss improved to $(13.2) million or $(0.18) per share compared to a loss of $(21.4) million or $(0.31) per share a year earlier. For FY 2020, revenue totaled $356.0 million, down from $388.6 million in 2019, with a net loss of $(47.9) million. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $32.3 million, significantly up from $6.2 million in 2019. The company plans to hold a conference call on March 10, 2021.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) reported the top broadcast and cable television programs for viewer engagement for the week ending February 21, 2021. Spanish-language programming dominated, claiming 4 of the top 5 broadcast spots, while Tyler Perry's shows featured prominently on cable. Among broadcast shows, 'Enamorándonos' led with a Stickiness Index of 152, followed by 'Premio Lo Nuestro 2021' and 'Vencer el desamor.' On cable, 'The Curse of Oak Island' topped the chart with a Stickiness Index of 145, alongside notable entries from Tyler Perry's productions.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) announced that Chief Revenue Officer Carol Hinnant will speak at the 2021 OTT.X Spring Summit on March 10 at 2pm ET. Her session, titled 'Navigating OTT & CTV Consumption Trends to Reach Key Audiences,' will address the latest trends in OTT and CTV consumption, privacy challenges, and effective advertiser strategies. Hinnant emphasized the necessity for content owners to understand viewing behaviors across platforms to effectively reach audiences. Visit OTT.X Summit for more details.
Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) has announced an expanded data agreement with Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) to enhance e-commerce and audience analytics. This collaboration will provide Omnicom's Omni marketing system with privacy-safe behavioral data, improving targeted advertising effectiveness. As the first holding company accessing this data, Omnicom aims for a unified consumer view across marketing channels, promoting precise engagement strategies. Comscore's integration enhances its Activation suite, delivering actionable insights across all platforms, including Connected TV.
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) reported viewer engagement rankings for broadcast and cable television for the week ending February 14, 2021. The data revealed that feelgood movies dominated cable rankings, with Hallmark and Lifetime leading offerings for Valentine's Day. Crime dramas also captured significant engagement in the broadcast category, occupying nearly half of the top spots. The Stickiness Index, which measures viewer engagement, highlighted the most engaging primetime telecasts across networks, demonstrating Comscore's expertise in analyzing television viewership data.
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