McGraw-Hill will acquire consumer quality and satisfaction ratings provider J.D. Power, considered by many to be "one of the most-courted information properties on the market." Outsell Now comments on the significance of the transaction, calling it "a sign of the ongoing convergence between the ad/media/marketing and the market research industries."

In the press release announcing the deal, McGraw-Hill says that "the addition ... will significantly strengthen our core business information platform by providing a new direct link to consumers, while also providing new collaborative opportunities with our leading franchises including BusinessWeek, Platts, McGraw-Hill Construction, Aviation Week and our healthcare group."