

In the UK, DJS Research founder Danny Sims has teamed up with former Savanta execs Vivek Thaker and John Pitchers to launch TruStrata Ltd, a data consultancy promising clients advanced, in-depth analytics, storytelling and automated infographics delivered 'in minutes.'
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Washington company State Affairs has secured $70 million in funding. The firm combines exclusive journalistic reporting from state capitols with legislative, regulatory and other data gathered from states and at the federal level, both through structured government sources and on-the-ground gathering.
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US standards body the MRC says VideoAmp has removed its ratings from the audit / accreditation process, although it will reassess the position in 2027. In addition, Nielsen has withdrawn accreditation for its Nielsen One Ads service, pending the introduction of new methodologies.
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In the US, CX platform Sprinklr has added new AI features, helping users to take action on customer signals in real time, as part of its Summer '26 software release.
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Glance, the international TV and video market intelligence division of French measurement company Mediametrie, has added the Total Video dataset of Dutch ad currency body National Media Onderzoek (NMO) to its services. More

In the US, ad platform The Trade Desk has appointed former Uber exec Kristi Argyilan as Chief Commercial Officer and EVP, leading its data partnerships team, and reporting to founder and CEO Jeff Green. She will be based in San Francisco. More

Haymarket Media has appointed David Ruppel as its new Head of Data Analytics & Insights, based in the US and overseeing its data reporting, insights and advertising delivery strategy. He joins the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to CEO Michael Graziani. More

In the UK, newly-formed agency grouping SHARCC has acquired a majority stake in sister retail insight companies Touchstone Partners and Shoppercentric. More

Cross-channel shopper and retail intelligence provider Wayvia, formerly known as PriceSpider, has launched a new Professional Services division, and appointed former Walmart exec Robert Gregory and former Bazaarvoice VP Lynne Riojas to its senior team. More
Harlow Consulting, a custom research agency based in Harrogate, Yorkshire, has appointed Mary Meredith as a Research Manager, supporting mixed-methods research and evaluation services. More
Marcoms group Stagwell has appointed former Omnicom / Annalect and WPP executive Dru Sil in the new role of Global Product Managing Director for its Stagwell Media Platform (SMP). More
Panels and research tech firm Borderless Access has appointed Arun Kumar as Vice President, Business Development for APAC. He brings more than 22 years of experience in market research and data services in the region. More
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