Stories tagged with "nielsen media research"

Letterman gets a boost from Palin flap by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Nielsen says David Letterman got a ratings boost from his squabble with Sarah Palin. But his late-night rival Conan O'Brien retains the upper hand after two... – Jun 18, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Entertainment

Nielsen concedes error, reprocessing news ratings by USA Today

NEW 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... – Jun 16, 2009 at 5:49 PM in Entertainment

Are Spencer and Heidi getting out of 'Celebrity' or not? by USA Today

NEW YORK — Heidi and Spencer Pratt said they're bailing, but do they mean it?At least twice already, they had quit and un-quit I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! But the... – Jun 02, 2009 at 10:19 PM in Entertainment

More than 16 million watch 'ER' finale by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Nielsen Media Research says that 16.4 million people watched the two-hour finale of ER. That's the most-watched swan song for a television drama since Murder... – Apr 04, 2009 at 10:21 PM in Entertainment

More than 16 million watch 'ER' finale by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Nielsen Media Research says that 16.4 million people watched the two-hour finale of ER. That's the most-watched swan song for a television drama since Murder... – Apr 03, 2009 at 12:47 PM in Entertainment

NBC renews 'Friday Night Lights' through 2011 by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — NBC is keeping the lights on for Friday Night Lights.The acclaimed series has been renewed for two more 13-episode runs and will air through the 2010-11 season,... – Mar 30, 2009 at 11:33 PM in Entertainment

Fox News launches website FoxNation.com by USA Today

NEW YORK — Fox News has started a Huffington Post-style website in an attempt to increase the network's online reach.FoxNation.com made its debut Monday as a destination for... – Mar 30, 2009 at 8:35 PM in Entertainment

CNN likely third-place network in prime-time by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is poised to set a standard it would have preferred avoiding: When the March ratings period ends today, CNN is likely to finish third in prime-time for... – Mar 27, 2009 at 5:06 PM in Entertainment

Just under 50 million watch Obama in prime-time by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- An estimated 49.5 million people watched Barack Obama's first prime-time news conference as president.Nielsen Media Research says Monday night's session... – Feb 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM in Entertainment

Grammy Awards get a boost with increased audience by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Music sales may be low, but interest in music isn't, at least according to ratings for the Grammy Awards.Nielsen Media Research says that Sunday's... – Feb 09, 2009 at 1:49 PM in Entertainment

Steelers-Cardinals Super Bowl the second best ever by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- An estimated 95.4 million people watched the Pittsburgh-Arizona Super Bowl, making it second only to last year's game as the most popular ever.NBC was... – Feb 02, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Entertainment

Cable television ratings for week of Jan. 19-25 by The Associated Press

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 19-25. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:1. "President... – Jan 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM in Entertainment

Digital delay a relief to TV networks by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The big broadcast networks, already suffering from terrible ratings, will catch a break if the planned transition to digital signals is put off until... – Jan 27, 2009 at 6:31 PM in Entertainment

Nearly 38 million people watched inauguration by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nearly 38 million Americans watched inauguration coverage of President Barack Obama on Tuesday, the most popular inauguration day on television since... – Jan 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM in Entertainment

With economy, no campaign, TV news challenged by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The inauguration of Barack Obama is a reminder of how the story that dominated airwaves during 2008 is over, leaving television news organizations to... – Jan 18, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Entertainment

Obama helps Stephanopoulos to first viewership win by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC's Sunday morning political talk show "This Week" has scored its first win over NBC's "Meet the Press" since 1999.It is the first time host George... – Jan 15, 2009 at 2:32 PM in Entertainment

Audience holds steady up for `American Idol' by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The second night of "American Idol" delivered an unexpected gift to Fox.Its audience was virtually the same as the first night (30.4 million on Tuesday,... – Jan 14, 2009 at 12:16 PM in Entertainment

Not all the audience comes back for Golden Globes by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The glitz and glamour returned to the Golden Globes, but not all the audience.An estimated 14.6 million people watched Sunday night's ceremony from... – Jan 12, 2009 at 12:01 PM in Entertainment

Many in metro area losing TV in Spanish by Tania E. Lopez

Diana Herrera tunes in daily to watch her favorite soap opera, Univision’s hit “Fuego En La Sangre.”That’s “Burning for Revenge’’ in... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Communities

`Nightline' producer doesn't feel saved by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's possible that Jay Leno's decision to stay at NBC might have saved ABC's "Nightline" from being axed, but the show's producer doesn't think so.If Leno... – Dec 11, 2008 at 7:16 AM in Entertainment