Nielsen named a company insider, Mitch Barns, to take the reins of the ratings and metrics giant on January 1 when current chief David Calhoun steps down at the end of the year.
Barns, a 16-year Nielsen vet, is currently the president of global client service. He has previously served as the head of their television ratings unit.
Calhoun will step into a new role as executive chairman of the board of directors.
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Brief Take: Nielsen is hoping a company insider can help it navigate a rapidly changing television landscape where broadcasters and producers are demanding new kinds of information from the company at an even faster pace.
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