Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 310	$ 564
Trade and other receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns of $42 and $39 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	1,266	1,196
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	411	374
Total current assets	1,987	2,134
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net	530	560
Goodwill	7,841	7,684
Other intangible assets, net	4,765	4,781
Deferred tax assets	119	115
Other non-current assets	314	256
Total assets	15,556	15,530
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	883	1,026
Deferred revenues	339	306
Income tax liabilities	145	55
Current portion of long-term debt, capital lease obligations and short-term borrowings	136	148
Total current liabilities	1,503	1,535
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	6,556	6,492
Deferred tax liabilities	859	864
Other non-current liabilities	794	832
Total liabilities	9,712	9,723
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Nielsen stockholders’ equity
Common stock, €0.07 par value, 1,185,800,000 and 1,185,800,000 shares authorized; 381,168,533 and 379,044,531 shares issued and 380,295,447 and 378,635,464 shares outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	32	32
Additional paid-in capital	6,459	6,596
Accumulated deficit	(380)	(512)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(349)	(387)
Total Nielsen stockholders’ equity	5,762	5,729
Noncontrolling interests	82	78
Total equity	5,844	5,807
Total liabilities and equity	$ 15,556	$ 15,530