Senior Management Changes
Dale Fuller, currently a director, was named interim chief executive officer following the resignation of Bryan Wiener, who is also stepping down from the board of directors effective today. Comscore’s nominating and governance committee has initiated a search to identify a permanent chief executive officer and will consider external and internal candidates.
Dale Fuller has served as a director since March 2018 and as chair of Comscore’s audit committee since April of the same year. He possesses extensivehands-on operational experience working in director and executive capacities across a wide range of companies, including Apple Computer, McAfee, Inc., and Symantec Corp., among others.
Rosenthal continued, “Dale, together with the board, has made meaningful contributions to our operating strategy. As Dale works more closely with our dedicated employees and board, we believe he will optimize our operations and accelerate our path to profitability. We thank Bryan for his contributions over the past year and wish him well in his future endeavors.”
Dale Fuller concluded, “I am excited to lead Comscore at such a dynamic time in our industry. We are uniquely positioned to become the modern currency in an evolving media ecosystem based on our unique data assets, differentiated data analytics, and strong brand equity. I look forward to working with our talented team to advance our mission of helping grow businesses in the cross-platform era.”
The board also announced that Sarah Hofstetter, president, will be resigning from the company. The company has no immediate plans to fill her position.
Preliminary First Quarter 2019 Revenue
Based on preliminary results, the company also announced today that first quarter 2019 revenue is expected to be between $100 million and $104 million.
Comscore expects to announce its first quarter 2019 earnings results in the first half of May, at which time the company will host a conference call to discuss its results and provide a progress report on the company’s long-term vision and growth strategy.
About Comscore
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With a data footprint that combines digital, linear TV,over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore allows media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital andset-top box audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry’s emerging, third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement.
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