Nielsen to buy IAG Research
From Times Wire Services
Nielsen Co., whose audience ratings drive television advertising prices, agreed to buy closely held IAG Research for $225 million in cash to expand its TV data for advertisers and media companies.
IAG, based in New York, measures which shows are likely to keep viewers’ attention as well as the effectiveness of commercials and product placement.
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