New COO at CMR/TNS Media

CMR/TNS Media Intelligence in the US has named Bev Andal to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Prior to the announcement, Ms. Andal served as president and chief operating officer of Evaliant, the leading provider of online advertising tracking data. CMR/TNS Media Intelligence acquired Evaliant in June 2002.

'Bev has extensive advertising information service experience,' said Steven Fredericks, president and CEO, CMR/TNS Media Intelligence. 'Her promotion to COO will allow CMR/TNS to streamline key functions and develop new technological and product initiatives that will result in significant future growth.'

In addition to her expanded duties as COO, Ms. Andal will continue to oversee the Evaliant business unit.

Prior to joining Evaliant in January 2000, Ms. Andal held various positions at VNU including president of Interactive Market Systems, an international supplier of media planning software and Marketing Resources Plus, a domestic provider of media buying software.

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