TNS Media Intelligence acquires PressWatch in the UK

TNS Media Intelligence UK has been at the forefront of the media monitoring industry since its inception fifty years ago and is a recognised industry expert in audiovisual tracking. The acquisition will build on the UK division's existing national and international media tracking and evaluation services and on the TNS Media Intelligence activities in 23 countries.

PressWatch was founded in 1996 and is well known as a high quality information service provider and independent reputation analyst in the UK. Since its launch, the company has built an excellent reputation within the industry, servicing hundreds of clients ranging from blue chip to owner-managed businesses. Its activities include Media Tracking, Bespoke Media Analysis, Press Cutting, Company Rankings and Sector Analysis.

Jean-Michel Portail, Managing Director of TNS Media Intelligence Europe, commented 'The combined expertise of TNS Media Intelligence and PressWatch creates a unique offering in the UK media tracking and evaluation market. This move follows TNS' acquisitions of Presse+ in France and D+A in Spain and reinforces TNS Media Intelligence's position as one of the market leaders in media intelligence worldwide.'

'The combined knowledge base created by this acquisition will enhance our press and media evaluation services, and we are well positioned to build on the strength of existing relationships with our clients and to bring cutting-edge solutions to the market' says TNS Media Intelligence UK Managing Director Madeleine Kernot. 'Our collective online and bespoke product portfolio will present the most innovative and added-value solutions to Communication professionals around the world.'