TNS Media Research Names Sector Head

TNS has promoted Richard Marks to the position of Global Sector Head of TNS Media Research - the Internet, TV and radio audience measurement arm of TNS Media.

Formerly Global Director of Research & Business Development, Marks will now oversee the management, operations and development of TNS Media Research. He joined the sector four years ago, having previously held several leadership roles in the company, including MD of TNS Media in the UK. Most recently, Marks headed the team that was awarded the UK BARB television measurement contract (www.mrweb.com/drno/news7729.htm ).

He will report directly to Jean-Michel Portier, Global head of TNS Media, who commented: 'Richard brings both a broad perspective and a remarkable understanding of the media research and audience measurement businesses, which is a key asset in the fast-paced, constantly changing media industry.'

TNS Media Research (which resulted from the merger of TNS's Media Intelligence and Media Research (iTRAM) units - www.mrweb.com/drno/news7372.htm ) provides media measurement services in 34 countries worldwide. The group's home page is at www.tnsglobal.com.