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NFO WorldGroup has announced that it has rebranded its core US business, historically known as NFO Research, as TNS NFO, following the July 2003 acquisition of NFO by TNS. Other operating units of NFO WorldGroup have been similarly renamed to reflect their new association with TNS. More
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved last month, weakened significantly in February from 96.4% to 87.3 (1985=100). The monthly survey is conducted for The Conference Board by NFO WorldGroup. More
Following the integration of TNS and NFO WorldGroup, Stephen Factor, formerly CEO of NFO WorldGroup UK, has been appointed MD of TNS in the UK. The new organisation combines the ad hoc divisions of TNS with NFO WorldGroup. More
ComScore Networks has launched a Survey Solutions business unit offering survey-based research services via a panel of more than 1.5m consumers, and appointed Randall S. Smith as president and CEO. More
China's car buyers are no longer looking for basic transportation - 'status, belonging, and attraction' are becoming key considerations according to a new study conducted jointly by TNS and NFO WorldGroup. 'Status' buyers now outnumber 'utility' buyers four to one in the cities surveyed, whereas in 2001 there were similar numbers in each category. More
Taylor Nelson Sofres plc (TNS) have announced positive interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2003, with steady growth in the market for syndicated and continuous tracking services, but continued pressure in media intelligence and ad hoc customised research. More
Taylor Nelson Sofres plc has announced the completion of its acquisition of NFO WorldGroup, Inc. (NFO), from The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (Interpublic). The acquisition, which was announced on 14 May 2003, consolidates TNS' position as one of the top three global companies in its industry. More
Following several months of speculation, TNS has today announced the proposed acquisition of NFO WorldGroup from Interpublic for $425 million. The acquisition will consolidate TNS's position as one of the top three global companies in the market research industry. More
According to reports in the marketing press, Taylor Nelson Sofres has once more confirmed its interest in acquiring NFO Worldgroup (part of the Interpublic empire). Earlier this month, TNS had ruled itself out of the acquisition race. More
Full year results from Taylor Nelson Sofres shows the agency moving ahead to rank number three on a global basis with turnover (including joint ventures) for 2002 rising by 6.2% to £582.7 million. More
According to reports from Reuters, at least three active bidders remain in the auction to buy Interpublic Group's NFO market research unit after submitting offers of up to $550 million, and the winner is likely to be determined by who can get financing. More
The Interpublic Group, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing organisations, has just announced that it has engaged Goldman Sachs to explore strategic alternatives regarding its NFO WorldGroup research unit. More
NFO Healthcare, the healthcare division of NFO WorldGroup, has appointed Larry Levin as executive vice president to lead its new syndicated research division. The new division will focus on creating global, multi-client studies for the healthcare industry. More
IT agency ATP has just released Winyaps 3.43. This version contains two important new features as well as providing numerous small enhancements requested by customers. In addition research agency NFO have standardised on Winyaps as their table presentation and distribution software after a lengthy evaluation process. More
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