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Total in-home data usage surged 18% in 2020 compared to 2019 As millions of Americans sheltered in place and shifted to working from home and remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing research from Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, found that overall in-home data usage levels throughout 2020 remained significantly higher than in 2019. ome custom reporting showed increased usage across all connected devices; smart TVs, laptops, gaming…

Visitation to retail sites spiked 33% in days leading up to Thanksgiving, driven by earlier-than-normal holiday deals, while retail website visitation on Black Friday was up only 14% year-over-year Amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, new research from Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, found that more U.S. consumers are flocking to online retail for their holiday shopping than ever before: year-over-year visitation to retail websites during the week of…

Multi-year agreement emphasizes Comscore's ongoing commitment to innovation to meet the movie industry's next generation needs Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, announced a multi-year agreement to provide Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation and the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States, with Comscore's next generation theatre and circuit management solutions. Marketing Technology News: Kount Joins Adobe Exchange as Accelerate…

Industry-leading contextual technology enables accurate brand safety and contextual categorization for Connected TV and video advertising Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, announced that its advanced brand safety and contextual categorization segments for Connected TV (CTV) and premium video are now available for global application. Comscore launched the capability earlier this year for U.S. clients and is now expanding to more geographic regions to meet industry…

New report uncovers shifting consumer retail trends emerging from COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed consumer behavior, forcing retailers to navigate a new era of retail and e-commerce habits as an unprecedented holiday shopping season quickly approaches. Against this changing landscape, Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, is thrilled to release its in-depth 2020 State of Retail report. Marketing Technology News: Video on Demand (VoD)…

Comscore gains momentum as advertising agencies increasingly embrace advanced audiences Over 70% of Comscore’s independent agency clients now use its local-television information as currency Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, is proud to announce that the number of independently-owned agencies relying on Comscore’s local television information as their currency continues to expand. That trend is driving market share expansion for Comscore’s agency business,…

Long-term deal utilizes Comscore for local television currency, adds Quickscore second-day ratings Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, nnounced a renewal agreement with Graham Media Group, the authentic local voice passionately informing and celebrating communities. Under the agreement, Comscore will provide continued local television and digital measurement across Graham Media Group's full station footprint, which comprises KPRC–Houston, WDIV–Detroit and…

Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, is proud to announce that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted its patent on "Demographic Attribution of Household Viewing Events." The new patent is the latest example of Comscore's ongoing commitment to cross-platform measurement innovation and investment in research and development. Marketing Technology News: NTN Buzztime Enters Asset Purchase Agreement to Sell Entertainment and Advertising Assets This…

Agreement harnesses joint strengths in cross-platform measurement intelligence, lays groundwork for aggressive European expansion Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, announced its expanded TV measurement footprint driven by a new partnership with Samba TV, one of the leading cross-screen television data and analytics providers globally. The launch of international Smart TV measurement capabilities will begin in select European markets. By working with new and…

In an increasingly privacy-focused world, Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, is at the forefront of delivering best-in-class audience measurement in a privacy-safe manner. That's why Comscore is thrilled to announce that Alyra Liriano, Counsel, Privacy and Compliance, Comscore, will speak on the Starting a Career in Privacy: Pathways for Lawyers and Engineers panel on September 16, 2020 at 1 p.m. ET. Marketing Technology News: New SMS Marketing Platform Launched…

Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, announced a renewal agreement to provide Weigel Broadcasting with continued local TV measurement for their five Milwaukee, WI stations and three South Bend, IN stations. Under the agreement, Weigel will continue its long-term use of Comscore's local television currency, including Comscore's powerful Advanced Automotive and Political Audience segments, to better plan, transact and evaluate not only the size, but the value and…

Agreement provides Canvas with content studies using Comscore Branded Content Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, announced a partnership with Canvas Worldwide, the world’s second largest independent media agency, to provide Branded Content™ measurement as their preferred branded content partner. Initially launching with six Branded Content integrations, the agreement provides Canvas with studies using Comscore’s sophisticated Branded Content to track integrations…

June 2020 in-home data consumption up 14 percent compared to June 2019 Smart TVs, up 28 percent in June 2020, saw largest year-over-year data consumption increase During the COVID-19 pandemic, in-home device usage surged in the United States as millions of Americans complied with stay-at-home orders. Continued research from Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, shows that, while the gap is beginning to shrink, average 2020 in-home data usage levels remain higher…

Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media, announced an agreement to provide B.A.S.S., LLC, the worldwide authority on bass fishing and creator of the beloved Bassmaster stable of content, with Comscore's industry-leading digital audience and television measurement. The agreement includes Comscore's Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, which combines consumers' desktop and mobile behavior with advanced audience information to drive relevant advertising opportunities, as well as custom reporting…

Technical achievement bolsters privacy capabilities for industry-leading online audience measurement suite In today's rapidly-evolving media landscape, advertisers need superior solutions that offer effective audience measurement while meeting consumer privacy expectations. That's why Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, is proud to announce that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted its patent on "Protecting User Privacy During Collection of Demographics…

Top Sports & Outdoor category websites saw an 86 percent year-over-year growth in May 2020 Consumer retail focus continues to shift significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic Spending and engagement across the retail sector continues to fluctuate across categories as millions of Americans remain at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to new research from Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, which shows consumers are shifting discretionary…

Top collaboration tools generated 322 percent year-over-year increase, reached 41 percent of U.S. internet users in May 2020 As companies across the U.S. assess a potential return to office environments amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, new research from Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, reveals the extraordinary engagement levels of conferencing and collaboration tools that fueled the country's work-from-home experiment over the past several months.…

Overall May 2020 consumption dips month-over-month Sports category transactions in May 2020 were 925 percent higher year-over-year New research from Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, shows a continued year-over-year (YOY) increase in video on demand (VOD) transactions as millions of Americans seek entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, overall consumption for May 2020 declined compared to the previous month, suggesting that consumption may be…

Whitepaper explores Comscore's current and future initiatives for leading the industry into a cookieless environment In an increasingly data privacy-driven world, marketers are challenged to ensure the success of their campaigns while respecting consumers' privacy and maintaining consumer trust. Against this changing privacy backdrop, Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, is excited to announce the release of its 2020 "Future of Measurement in a Cookieless World"…

Non-customer brokerage shopping and account openings reached all-time highs, with +124 percent Y/Y application completes in Q1'20 Amidst stock market volatility and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research from Comscore, a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, shows consumer interest in brokerage and investment accounts and financial education increased significantly during the first quarter of 2020 as account application and opening volumes reached all-time highs.…