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In the US, independent certification body Synthetic Data Standard has launched its first service, a Field Guide defining six types of synthetic data used in consumer and market insights; and plans to launch a third party provider audit program called SDX-1, before the end of the year.
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Pioneering insights firm Verve has made six appointments for its specialist Simulations Studio: Chris Espley and Shaun Johnston join in more senior roles, alongside recent graduates Emma Fullard, Wesley Cooke, Charlotte Davies and Harriet Micklewright.
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In Pittsburgh, USA, agentic AI retail decision intelligence platform Profitmind has rolled out Awase, a competitive intelligence model which allows retailers to identify the same product across competing online catalogs, without the need for a shared product code.
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Commerce intelligence platform Criteo is to roll out its Performance Connected TV (CTV) capabilities to at least nine new markets. Currently available only in the US, the tools will launch in Brazil and Mexico within two months, followed by Canada, Australia and Europe's big five economies next year. More

Media intelligence firms Telum Media and Truescope have entered a strategic partnership combining the former's curated journalist and media relations platform with the latter's integrated AI media intelligence service. Initially, the focus will be Australia, NZ and Singapore. More

Rep Data has launched an end-to-end platform combining survey creation, participant sourcing, analysis and AI-powered automation, with data quality verified throughout. The firm has also rebranded. More

Tech research and consulting giant Gartner has reported 3rd quarter revenue of $1.505 billion, up 2.4% on a like-for-like basis; and adjusted EBITDA of $364 million, up 7.4%. More

Comscore has reported Q3 revenue of $76.2 million, representing a 4.1% like-for-like (LFL) decline; and adjusted EBITDA down nearly a half to $5.8m. The digital audience pioneer has recently started 'aggressive actions to rationalize its operational footprint.' More
Independent ad tech company The Trade Desk has appointed Vinny Rinaldi as Vice President of Client Strategy & Growth, reporting to COO Vivek Kundra. 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
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