Background
Dimling, John Arthur was born on April 9, 1938 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Arthur and Elizabeth (Powell) Dimling.
Dimling, John Arthur was born on April 9, 1938 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Arthur and Elizabeth (Powell) Dimling.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1960; Master of Science, Carnegie Mellon U., 1962; Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1977.
Group manager Spindletop Research Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky, 1965-1969. Vice president research analysis National Association Broadcasters, Washington, 1969-1979. Vice president research, planning and analysis Arbitron Company, 1979.
Director planning & policy Corporation Public Broadcasting, Washington, 1979-1982. Executive director, Chief Executive Officer Electronic Media Rating Council, New York City, 1982-1985. Senior vice president A.C. Nielsen Company, 1985-1988, executive vice president, 1988-1993, president, 1993—2001, chairman, 2001—2005, chairman emeritus, 2005—2008.
Board directors Arbitron Company, Innescope Research Company. Chairman Coltram, New York City, 1969-1979. Assistant treasurer Broadcasting Rating Council, New York City, 1971-1979.
Consultant Western Broadcasting Corporation, Missoula, Montana, 1981. Secretary, treasurer Electronic Media Rating Council, New York City, 1970-1972. Board directors Advertising Research Foundation, 1989-1995, secretary, 1992, chairman, 1993-1994.
Executive committee Market Research Council, 1995-1996. Chairman board directors NetRatings, Inc.
Board directors Center for Communications, 1994—2002, St. Christopher's School, since 2002. Trustee Masters School, since 2000. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1963-1965.
Member American Bar Association, Radio-television Research Council, Ardsley Country Club (board governors 1987-1994, 2003-2008), Dartmouth Club (New York ).
Married Marilyn Jean O'Connor. Children: Courtney O'Connor, Meredith O'Connor.