comScore to Appoint Serge Matta Chief Executive Officer

comScore to Appoint Serge Matta Chief Executive OfficerMagid Abraham to Become Executive Chairman

Gian Fulgoni to Become Chairman Emeritus

RESTON, VA, February 11, 2014 - comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Serge Matta as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2014. Concurrently, Dr. Magid Abraham, comScore's co-founder and current Chief Executive Officer, will become Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Gian Fulgoni, comScore's co-founder and current Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, will become Chairman Emeritus, remaining on the Company's Board of Directors and maintaining his current external-facing industry role on behalf of comScore.

This announcement represents the culmination of a thoughtful, multi-year succession planning process, and the Board is confident that this is the right time to elevate Serge to the CEO role, said Dr. Magid Abraham. The company delivered strong results in 2013, and we continue to enter into powerful partnerships that we expect to drive long-term growth and profitability, many of them conceived and driven by Serge. He has clearly demonstrated the strategic thinking, leadership ability, execution skills and client relationship skills to allow comScore to capitalize on the many exciting and transformative opportunities ahead of us. At the same time, I am excited to focus my energy and passion on driving innovation and product leadership.

I am honored to assume this role at an exciting time for comScore, said Serge Matta. The company's success is a testament to Magid's and Gian's vision for the company, their leadership and the team they have built. I look forward to continuing to work with them in our new roles and am confident that together we can continue to enhance comScore's position as a leader in digital media analytics and deliver superior value for our customers and shareholders.

Mr. Matta has been with comScore since shortly after its inception in 1999. Since June 2013, he has served as President of comScore. Previously, he served as President of Commercial Solutions, leading comScore's commercial team. Prior to that role, he oversaw comScore's global telecom and mobile practice as President of comScore Mobile Solutions. He was instrumental in the expansion of comScore's telecom solutions globally, including the development and growth of comScore's syndicated and custom mobile measurement products for in-depth consumer insights. He started his comScore career in product management where he acquired and maintained a deep understanding of comScore products and technologies. Prior to joining comScore, Mr. Matta was part of MicroStrategy's consulting group.

I am delighted that Serge will assume the leadership responsibilities at comScore, said Gian Fulgoni. I have worked with Serge since his early days with this company and was always impressed with his creativity, people skills, tenacity and work ethic. These skills, along with his extensive company and product knowledge, are unique assets that I am confident will drive new momentum for success. Magid and I will continue our commitment and contribution to comScore's future, and will provide Serge and his team with any support they need to accomplish their mission.

Mr. Matta holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from George Mason University and an MBA from American University. A leading voice in the advertising, research and mobile industries, he has spoken at a variety of industry events hosted by organizations such as the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Ad Tech, the US Telecom Board and CTIA - The Wireless Association.

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