News of Note—Nielsen, Hearst, Funny Or Die, News Corp and Telstra

Here are the stories we're following this morning.

> Nielsen announced that Hearst Television has licensed the latest version of Nielsen Rhiza, Nielsen's web-based, media sales and planning platform. Release

> Funny Or Die is retiring its website and moving to Vox Media's platform. Variety article

> News Corp and Telstra announced they have signed definitive agreements to combine Foxtel and FOX SPORTS Australia. Release