Dimling joins Arbitron Board of Directors.

Arbitron Inc. announced that John A. Dimling, former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nielsen Media Research, Inc. (“Nielsen”), has been appointed to the Arbitron Board of Directors, effective January 20, 2010, to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders.

“John brings extraordinary insight and valuable leadership experience in both broadcast media measurement research and technology to Arbitron’s board,” said Philip Guarascio, Chairman of the Arbitron Board of Directors. “John’s long history of partnering with the media industry to develop solutions for customers and grow a business across a variety of customer segments is a timely asset to help the Company navigate the changing media environment.”