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The 2016 Summer Olympics, known officially as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a multinational sports event hosted by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Games are scheduled August 5-21, 2016, and are governed by the International Olympic Committee. The 2016 Summer Olympics precede the 2016 Summer Paralympics.

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6 Jun, 2014

Market research supplier named

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Nielsen is announced as official market research supplier for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games. The company will report public opinion and expectations surrounding the games. This is the third time the company has been selected. Ragasol, President of Nielsen Brazil, says:

Organising these events is the most important showcase that a country can have. Our mission is to help the Olympic Movement take decisions and support Brazil in delivering the best Games in history.