As inflation and interest rates rise, there is a “very, very high risk” factor for an economic recession. That’s according to former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, who addressed the issue Sunday on CBS talk show Face The Nation.
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ISpot.tv, a leading challenger to Nielsen for supremacy in the increasingly fraught TV and streaming ratings business, has received a $325 million investment from Goldman Sachs.
Since its founding in 2012, iSpot has raised $58 million. In announcing the new influx of money, the company said it is generating more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue. It has ties to 400 networks and brands, gaining attention last February for its work with NBCUniversal on the Beijing Olympics. It earned testimonials from NBC execs including former longtime Nielsen official Kelly Abcarian by delivering results quickly and with minute-by-minute precision.
In March, NBCUniversal named iSpot a preferred trading currency for the 2022 upfront cycle. WarnerMedia and Paramount used iSpot in a currency pilot for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Nielsen remains the dominant force in TV measurement, playing a central role in an advertising business still worth north of $60 billion a year. But its methods are under mounting attack, especially as streaming continues to disrupt the traditional business model of television.
“This team has modernized TV measurement and has achieved a lot of groundbreaking innovations for the industry in our first 10 years in business,” said Sean Muller, CEO of iSpot. “As we enter our second decade, the investment and support from Goldman Sachs will help fuel the next generation of innovations and accelerate our ability to be the trusted cross-screen currency of choice.”
The investment gives Goldman a significant minority stake in iSpot, joining Insight Partners and Madrona Venture Group as primary investors.
“We have been very impressed with iSpot’s world-class data analytics software platform and proprietary
As inflation and interest rates rise, there is a “very, very high risk” factor for an economic recession. That’s according to former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, who addressed the issue Sunday on CBS talk show Face The Nation.
After a gruelling three months of training, new ITV show The Games saw 12 celebrities take on a series of Olympic-style challenges. From Monday (May 9) through to Friday (May 13) famous faces such as former Corrie star Ryan Thomas, The Wanted's Max George and reality star Olivia Attwood battled it out in front of a live audience for gold, silver and bronze medals.
Ex Love Islander Wes Nelson and former Ex On the Beach star Chelcee Grimes reigned victorious as they won ITV game show The Games tonight.The five-day game show, hosted by This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby and ex-cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff, saw twelve celebrities go head to head in Olympic-style games. Celebrities such as former Love Islander Olivia Attwood, Coronation Street’s Ryan Thomas and Paddy McGuinness’ wife Christine McGuinness have all taken part in the games.
Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBCUniversal communications vet Katherine Nelson has joined Disney Branded Television in the newly-created role of vice president of corporate communications.In this position, Nelson will be responsible for overall communications strategy in support of the organization’s business and executive team as they ramp up the volume of programming that they create, produce and market for Disney+ and linear networks Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.Based in Burbank, California, Nelson will have a focus on communications that drive the business and build Disney Branded Television’s brand reputation. She will be responsible for leading both external and internal communications for the organization, driving alignment and integrated messaging around strategy, business operations, brand development and internal culture.
X Factor winner Alexandra Burke and Paralympian Aled Jones. Ore Oduba remained the only celeb to be eliminated from the 2021 series with the rest all being medically withdrawn.
Camila Cabello will be taking to the stage for a cause that’s close to her heart.
his band’s website on Friday that “due to a positive Covid case in the Willie Nelson Family Band” two upcoming shows scheduled to happen May 6 and May 7 would be postponed and that Nelson’s Sunday performance at Jazz Fest would be cancelled.Nelson was slated to close the Gentilly Stage — the same stage where his son Lukas Nelson is performing earlier in the day with his band the Promise of the Real. No replacement for the elder Nelson has yet been announced.The news comes after Melissa Etheridge announced Thursday that she would not be able to perform Saturday at Jazz Fest due to “COVID hitting my crew.” Mavis Staples will perform during that time period instead.“Oh my heart hurts not to be there.
When Heartstopper premiered on Netflix in April 2022, sweet rugby star Nick Nelson quickly won the hearts of audiences everywhere — including Kit Connor, the actor who plays him on the show.
Jesy Nelson has shared some new bikini snaps from her sun-soaked LA trip. The 30 year old appeared to be enjoying the hot Californian sun as she posted a series of pics of herself in a red bikini whilst showing off her extensive arm tattoos and most recent inking.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been snapped showing off her abs whilst wearing a crop top in Los Angeles following a swipe from her former bandmates on stage. Jesy, 30, is currently in LA to work on her debut solo album and she is settling into enjoying time in America. In a video posted on Instagram, Jesy made the most of the LA sunshine in a Nike crop top paired with jeans, leaving her abs on show.
Nicola Peltz was the model daughter-in-law on Monday as she congratulated David Beckham on his 47th birthday.MORE: Brooklyn Beckham introduces matchmaker in never-before-seen wedding photoDespite Nicola being busy in New York getting ready for the Met Gala, which she attended alongside her new husband Brooklyn Beckham, she took time out of her day to share a never-before-seen picture of herself alongside David and her own dad Nelson.WATCH: Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham dancing together"Happy birthday @davidbeckham," she simply wrote alongside the photo, which also included a white heart.READ: Nicola Peltz stuns in dreamy sheer dress at Met Gala afterpartyRELATED: David Beckham shares unseen photo from son Brooklyn's lavish weddingThe photo shows Nicola in between the two men, with her arms around their shoulders, and both David and Nelson smiling for the camera. Nicola shared a sweet photo in honour of David's birthdayA few weeks ago, Nicola also shared another rare family picture, this time showing her and her mother Claudia alongside Victoria Beckham.
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is protecting Ellis Simms due to a groin issue.
Celebrating their baby shower with a diamond! Kam Williams and Leroy Garrett confirmed their engagement while doting on their future bundle of joy.
Matt Blank, interim CEO of AMC Networks, made just shy of $7 million in total compensation in 2021, according to a proxy filing with the SEC.
Michael Bublé stopped by “Watch What Happens Live” Monday night to make a confession about his new album Higher.
Jesy Nelson and her on-off boyfriend Harry James have unfollowed each other on social media and are reportedly no longer on speaking terms. Jesy, 30, who recently returned to social media, is allegedly in the process of revamping her team as she sets to relaunch her solo career. And as part of the shake-up, The Sun has reported that the former Little Mix star has cut her beau from her inner circle.
Jesy Nelson rocked a stunning yellow bikini as she posed in a series of holiday snaps shared on Instagram on Friday. The 30 year old is enjoying some downtime in Los Angeles and looked stunning as she shared a shot of herself in a neon yellow flannel bikini top, with a matching towelled wrap miniskirt complimenting her deep tan.