Television ratings for NFL games off to strong start this seasonOctober 1st, 2009 NFL TV ratings off to strong startNEW YORK — Television ratings for NFL games are off to a strong start this season. Fox has posted its highest average rating for the first three weeks since the network started televising the league in 1994.
NBC scores well with Titans-Steelers ratingsSeptember 11th, 2009 NBC scores well with Titans-SteelersNEW YORK — Pittsburgh's 13-10 overtime victory against Tennessee on Thursday night drew the biggest TV audience for the NFL's season opener in seven years. The game, televised on NBC, scored a 13.8 overnight rating and a 23 share, beating the 2003 mark of 14.5 and equaling the share, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Lance is back, and television ratings are up for the Tour de France in the United StatesJuly 23rd, 2009 Armstrong's return boosts Tour TV ratings in USNEW YORK — Each morning of the Tour de France, an average of more than half a million Americans are tuning in to watch. Not surprisingly, Lance Armstrong's return after missing the past three Tours has sent television ratings in the United States soaring.
Michael Jackson tribute leads BET Awards to likely largest audience everJune 29th, 2009 Strong ratings for BET Awards and Jackson tributeNEW YORK — The BET Awards turned into an impromptu Michael Jackson tribute and preliminary ratings show that it will have the event's biggest audience ever. Nielsen Media Research says the ratings from its 56 biggest markets showed Sunday's BET Awards were up 61 percent over last year.
Nielsen concedes error about 'World News' having its smallest audience ever, redoing ratingsJune 17th, 2009 Nielsen concedes error, reprocessing news ratingsNEW YORK — Nielsen Media Research has conceded making an error and is performing a recount after the company's ratings on Tuesday initially indicated that ABC's "World News" most likely had its smallest audience ever. The dispute with Nielsen was a downer for the network after the entertainment division — keyed by the National Basketball Association finals — won in the prime-time ratings for the first week since September.
ABC News asks Nielsen about curious news ratingsJune 17th, 2009 ABC News curious about odd news ratingNEW YORK — ABC News has asked Nielsen Media Research to investigate after the company's ratings indicated that "World News" most likely had its smallest audience ever. The news ratings were a downer for the network after the entertainment division won in the prime-time ratings for the first week since last September, keyed by the National Basketball Association finals.
Baseball's local television ratings hold steady as attendance declines in rough economyJune 11th, 2009 MLB TV ratings hold steady as attendance declinesNEW YORK — One bright side to all those empty seats behind home plate visible on television at the new Yankee Stadium: At least there are plenty of people seeing them from home. Viewership for the Yankees' YES Network is off to a record start.
Television ratings for Game 6 of Stanley Cup finals down slightly from last seasonJune 11th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 6 down slightly from 2008NEW YORK — The Stanley Cup finals are going to a Game 7 for the first time since 2006, giving the series a chance to build on strong television ratings. NBC said Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 6 on Tuesday night earned a 4.1 overnight rating and 7 share.
Unusual sight for TV ratings top 10 _ a news documentary, 2 of them featuring ObamaJune 10th, 2009 NBC's Obama documentary a TV ratings winnerNEW YORK — NBC News' two-night peek at the inner workings of the Obama White House made for an unusual sight in the TV ratings — a news documentary among the nation's 10 most popular programs. On the down side for TV news, CBS' evening newscast with Katie Couric hit a historic low point last week, Nielsen Media Research said.
Game 4 of Stanley Cup finals earns series' highest cable television rating since 2002June 9th, 2009 Game 4 earns highest cable TV rating since 2002NEW YORK — Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals has earned the series' highest cable television rating since 2002. The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Versus on Thursday night drew a 2.8 rating and averaged 3.45 million viewers.
Television ratings for Game 2 of NBA finals down slightly from last seasonJune 9th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 2 of NBA finals down slightlyNEW YORK — Television ratings for Game 2 of the NBA finals are down slightly from last year. ABC said Monday that the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-96 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night earned an 8.2 fast national rating.
TV viewership is up for NBA playoffs; big increases for conference finalsJune 2nd, 2009 TV viewership is up for NBA playoffsNEW YORK — TV viewership is way up for the NBA playoffs. Ratings for the Western Conference finals on ESPN increased 32 percent from the network's conference finals coverage last year.
Television ratings for Stanley Cup finals off to best start since 2002June 2nd, 2009 TV ratings for finals off to best start since '02NEW YORK — Television ratings for the Stanley Cup finals are off to their best start since 2002. NBC said Tuesday that Games 1 and 2 averaged a 2.8 rating and 5 share.
Arbitron's deal with Clear Channel worth $69 millionMay 5th, 2009 Arbitron deal with Clear Channel worth $69 millionCOLUMBIA, Md. — Arbitron Inc.
Kentucky Derby draws highest television ratings in 17 years, up 7 percent from 2008May 4th, 2009 Kentucky Derby gets highest TV ratings in 17 yearsNEW YORK — The Kentucky Derby's television ratings are the highest in 17 years. NBC says Saturday's coverage of 50-1 long shot Mine That Bird's win drew a 9.8 national rating and a 23 share.
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