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NielsenIQ (NIQ) and GfK have officially completed their merger, and the combined business will now be led by NIQ CEO, Jim Peck. More
GfK has entered into an agreement to sell its European Consumer Panel (CP) business to YouGov, as part of its deal to merge with NielsenIQ (NIQ). Terms of the CP sale have not been disclosed. More
NielsenIQ (NIQ) and GfK have received clearance from the European Commission to merge, conditional on the divestment of GfK's Consumer Panel business to an independent third party. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the coming days, have not been disclosed. More
In New York, consumer intel giant NielsenIQ (NIQ) has appointed Jacqueline Flam as Senior Vice President Beauty, Drug & OTC Retail. More
Consumer intelligence giant NielsenIQ (NIQ) has expanded its Brandbank solution into the UAE and the Philippines, strengthening its global retailer distribution network via collaborations with major omnichannel retailers including Spinneys and NCCC. More
Consumer intelligence business NIQ, previously known as NielsenIQ, has launched a solution called Omnisales in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Great Britain, integrating its data assets across point-of-sale (POS) retail measurement data, and Foxintelligence's online purchase data. More
NielsenIQ, the consumer intelligence business which split away from its Media wing two years ago this month and is now combining with GfK, has rebranded as NIQ. Accompanying this, the firm says it is undergoing 'a significant transformation' and is committed to providing the 'Full View' of global consumers. More
In France, consumer intelligence business NielsenIQ has promoted Emilie Darolles to the role of Managing Director for Western Europe and International Global Clients. More
NielsenIQ's new product research and innovation division BASES has launched a solution called Creative Product AI, describing it as a breakthrough in how products are tested, screened and optimized. More
Australian market research technology platform Glow has rolled out its ESG (environmental, social and governance) / sustainability brand tracker, the Social Responsibility Score (SRS), in the US and UK. More
NielsenIQ and GfK have announced an agreement through which the two firms will be 'combined', with NielsenIQ's owner Advent International being the majority shareholder. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. More
Consumer intelligence business NielsenIQ has acquired UK and US-based out-of-home food and drinks market data and research consultancy CGA Strategy, for an undisclosed sum. More
In Australia, consumer data giant NielsenIQ is to offer clients access to 'one of the biggest receipt panels in Australia', promising new understanding of 'the most important retail consumer group - the omnishopper'. More
Consumer intel giant NielsenIQ has launched a solution called NielsenIQ Activate, allowing retailers to engage shoppers with personalized promotional offers. More
Nielsen has reported first quarter revenue of $877m - a rise of 1.6%, but with organic real-terms growth of 3.4%. Adjusted EBITDA fell around 4% to $372m. More
Consumer intel giant NielsenIQ has made an undisclosed amount of investment in mobile consumer rewards app Fetch Rewards, whose thirteen million monthly US active users have submitted more than two billion receipts. The deal allows NielsenIQ to enhance its Omnishopper panel. More
Consumer intelligence business NielsenIQ has acquired Israel-based ciValue, whose AI platform offers retailers insights into what consumers want, and helps deliver personalized offers and ads. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More
In the US, consumer behavior analyst NielsenIQ has promoted Parm Singh to the role of Global Head of Retail Analytics, and Xavier Facon to Global Head of Retail Media. More
In the US, consumer intelligence business NielsenIQ has launched a software platform and methodology called BASES Renovator, to help brands adapt their existing products to consumer trends and market factors. More
NielsenIQ has acquired Paris-based Foxintelligence (Foxintel), which tracks and measures eCommerce activity based on anonymized transaction data collected from consumers through dedicated apps. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More
Nielsen has reported a 5.5% increase in third quarter revenue to $882m (up 6.6% in organic terms). The figure is about 1% ahead of 2019 Q3 revenues for Nielsen Global Media, although comparisons are difficult after the company split and the sale of the Connect / NielsenIQ business. More
Consumer intelligence business NielsenIQ has acquired two eCommerce insights firms - Data Impact and Rakuten Intelligence. Terms of the deals have not been disclosed. More
In the US, consumer intelligence platform NielsenIQ has acquired two companies - revenue management optimization solution Cornerstone Capabilities, and health and wellness data provider Label Insight. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. More
In the US, consumer intelligence business NielsenIQ and experience management platform Qualtrics have partnered, to create 'comprehensive' brand experience solutions, offering clients a real-time, '360-degree view' of their brand health based on consumer feedback. More
Newly rebranded consumer intelligence giant NielsenIQ has announced the US launch of Byzzer, a subscription-based platform providing actionable insights for small and emerging CPG companies in sectors such as food, beauty, pet, alcoholic beverage and cannabis. More
Nielsen has reported a 2.5% increase in first quarter revenue to $863m, with EBITDA climbing strongly (up 18.3%). More
NielsenIQ and J.D. Power have announced a multinational strategic alliance to bring benchmark automotive CX studies and 'deep auto industry data analysis' to markets including India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. More
Consumer intelligence platform NielsenIQ has launched an 'Omnishopper' solution, helping clients to understand a variety of consumer behavior across the US marketplace. More
Nielsen has completed the previously announced sale of its consumer intelligence business NielsenIQ (formerly Nielsen Global Connect) for $2.7bn to affiliates of Advent Interrnational, in partnership with former TransUnion CEO James 'Jim' Peck. More
Nielsen is launching its own ID resolution system, which it says will support cross-media measurement in a cookieless world. More
Nielsen Global Connect and management consultancy Bain & Company have partnered to help clients in the consumer packaged goods industry improve capabilities across pricing, promotions, assortment optimization and customer planning. More
Nielsen has found a buyer for its Global Connect business, in the shape of affiliates of private equity investor Advent and with a price tag of $2.7bn. More
Nielsen has announced revenues of $1,563m for the third quarter of 2020, down 3.3% year-on-year on a reported basis, and 3.0% at constant currency. Adjusted EBITDA was $501m, equivalent to a 6.1% rise at constant currency. More
Nielsen has announced that is consumer business will be renamed NielsenIQ, once it becomes a standalone company. Separately, a report in the Financial Times suggests that private equity group Advent International is in talks to buy the division in a deal valuing it at about $2.9bn. More
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