LIGHTSPEED MODERNIZES DATA BUYING APPROACH, PLATFORM AND MANAGEMENT
Cint selected as technology platform to manage panels and programmatic exchange
WARREN, NJ - 03/19/2018 — Lightspeed, a division of WPP’s data investment management group Kantar, is modernizing how it buys and manages data to make it easier for clients to flexibly choose from a wider variety of quality data sources based on timing and pricing needs. This includes how Lightspeed interacts with sourcing partners, the underlying technology, as well as its executive management.
The modernization program includes the following changes:
- New major licensing partnership with Cint: Cint, the world’s Insight Exchange, will become Lightspeed’s primary platform for real-time feasibility, pricing and supply chain management of proprietary and third-party profile sources. Cint’s sample procurement tool Access Pro will be used by Lightspeed to add operational efficiency and speed-to-market in managing projects with a single automated process and will replace Lightspeed’s existing technology platform. In addition, Lightspeed will leverage Cint Engage to manage its proprietary double-opt-in (DOI) panels and blend usage with the programmatic marketplace when appropriate. Lastly, Lightspeed will also leverage Cint’s Private Network capabilities to on board and consolidate some of the existing sources in direct private-pricing deals.
- New Chief Data Officer: Marc Ryan has been appointed Lightspeed’s Chief Data Officer. This is a newly created position to oversee platform strategy and engineering resources and expand utilization of survey and non-survey data. Mr. Ryan joins from Kantar Millward Brown, where he helped architect the Ignite Network. He will oversee the platform roadmap for Lightspeed that includes programmatic, DOI, mobile, ID management, and data acquisition.
“Clients want to find truth through data, but increasing pressures on time and budget mean they also need faster, more flexible and cost-effective options for their insights projects,” said Caroline Frankum, Global Chief Executive Officer of Lightspeed. “This shift allows us to alleviate these pressures by removing some of the complexities involved in effectively exploring, cross-referencing and validating key sources in today’s data landscape.”
The new arrangement will also help clients ‘know more by asking’ less through the enablement of a wider set of data to be appended to insights projects, such as ad effectiveness work that have been in use by Kantar Millward Brown which will now be expanded through this partnership. This announcement follows Lightspeed’s previous announcement regarding the launch of the Gravity Network in August 2017. Gravity Network increased the reach of programmatic options globally.
“Cint’s partnership with Lightspeed is transformational and we are delighted they have chosen to license our best-in-class platform to help them deliver on their strategic vision and data strategy goals,” said Tom Buehlmann, Chief Executive Officer of Cint. “Cint’s platform and solutions will be seamlessly implemented into Lightspeed’s ways of working and increase automation and efficiency. We see great potential for this partnership and are excited for what the future holds.”
About Lightspeed
Lightspeed is a leading digital data collection specialist on a mission to help clients discover truth through data. Our 700 employees in 14 countries are passionate about boldly challenging the status quo to find faster, more creative ways of connecting brands and consumers to build richer profiles of millions of people across the globe. From modernizing surveys via our programmatic Gravity Network and LifePoints mobile app, to amplifying the voice of the millennial through VICE Voices, or leveraging our first party panel relationships and uniquely patented Honesty Detector Service to find the quality in the quantity of data out there, we are delivering the ‘buy and why’ insights that power today’s marketing decisions. Headquartered in Warren, NJ, Lightspeed is part of Kantar, one of the world’s leading data, insight and consultancy companies. www.lightspeedresearch.com
About Cint
Cint is a software company developing technology to innovate the way insights are gathered. Cint specializes in API and SaaS solutions offering efficient, user-friendly tools to access online consumer panels, as well as panel management software. Cint's exchange platform is a fully transparent insights marketplace, brings together questions and answers from all around the world. Reach more than 40 million consumers in 80+ countries, all sourced via 1,500+ different panels owned by publishers, local media outlets, market research agencies and non-profits. www.cint.com
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