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Nielsen has agreed to buy DoubleVerify, a digital media measurement firm, for around $2.15 billion, or $13.60 per share.

Why it matters: This highlights a recent trend of media measurement firms going (or staying) private, which could accelerate as AI continues to pressure software valuations.