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Nielsen introducing passive co-viewing, other changes to data measurement
The following article " Nielsen introducing passive co-viewing, other changes to data measurement " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Nielsen is making changes to its data measurement heading into the new television season, headlined by passive measurement of co-viewing becoming part of its national currency. Nielsen CEO Karthik Rao said in a statement that the company has spent “months working hand in hand” with its clients and industry figures “to make Big Data + […] Visit Spor...
ESPN expands presence of Pat McAfee, Jason Kelce, on NFL coverage
The following article " ESPN expands presence of Pat McAfee, Jason Kelce, on NFL coverage " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Two of the most ubiquitous figures on ESPN will have an even greater presence on the company's NFL coverage this season. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
WNBA Fever Dream continues with new viewership records on ESPN, ION
The following article " WNBA Fever Dream continues with new viewership records on ESPN, ION " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Another weekend, another set of viewership milestones for the WNBA. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen passes away at 93
The following article " ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen passes away at 93 " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN and in the process forever changed sports media, passed away Tuesday at 93. He had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease. “Bill was a remarkable man — a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media...
ESPN-NFL Network musical chairs land Pelissero at Netflix, among other changes
The following article " ESPN-NFL Network musical chairs land Pelissero at Netflix, among other changes " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network continues to shake up the league's broadcasting ranks. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
MLB Field of Dreams returns with steep viewership decline in Netflix debut
The following article " MLB Field of Dreams returns with steep viewership decline in Netflix debut " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Viewers slept on baseball's return to Field of Dreams. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
On the Air: How Ian Eagle makes his teammates better like few others
The following article " On the Air: How Ian Eagle makes his teammates better like few others " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," a look at how CBS voice Ian Eagle elevates his partners in the broadcast booth. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
No change to NASCAR linear viewership trend as season shifts to USA
The following article " No change to NASCAR linear viewership trend as season shifts to USA " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The USA Network portion of the NASCAR season began much the same way the TNT portion ended. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
Fever yet to break as WNBA delivers another pair of milestone audiences
The following article " Fever yet to break as WNBA delivers another pair of milestone audiences " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Fever shows no sign of easing. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
MLB Field of Dreams Game moves from Netflix to NBC next season
The following article " MLB Field of Dreams Game moves from Netflix to NBC next season " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The MLB Field of Dreams Game is returning next season, and returning to broadcast television. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
NBA adds more broadcast TV games in second year of rights deal
The following article " NBA adds more broadcast TV games in second year of rights deal " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NBA continues to grow its broadcast television presence in year two of its new media rights deal. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: NBC-MLB Wild Card, Jason Benetti, Damien Woody and more
The following article " News: NBC-MLB Wild Card, Jason Benetti, Damien Woody and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NBC broadcast network will carry two of the four games per day during the MLB Wild Card Series. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: NBC-MLB Wild Card, Jason Benetti, Damien Woody and more
The following article " News: NBC-MLB Wild Card, Jason Benetti, Damien Woody and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NBC broadcast network will carry two of the four games per day during the MLB Wild Card Series. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
On the Air: Ross Tucker gets his big break
The following article " On the Air: Ross Tucker gets his big break " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . On the latest "On the Air," a look at the path that has taken Ross Tucker to an unexpected promotion on CBS. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
NBA Hornets, Magic, expected to go ‘beam and stream’ with new deals
The following article " NBA Hornets, Magic, expected to go ‘beam and stream’ with new deals " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NBA teams whose games formerly aired on FanDuel Sports Network continue to piece together new rights packages. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
NBA grows holiday presence despite expanding NFL competition
The following article " NBA grows holiday presence despite expanding NFL competition " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . One might think the NFL's expansion onto seemingly every possible holiday would send other leagues scrambling, but the reverse has been true for the NBA. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
CBS elevates Ross Tucker to #2 NFL team during Romo absence
The following article " CBS elevates Ross Tucker to #2 NFL team during Romo absence " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The game of musical chairs triggered by Tony Romo’s arrest last month has moved Ross Tucker up the CBS NFL depth chart. CBS announced Tuesday that Tucker will work alongside Ian Eagle on its secondary NFL broadcast team, filling in for Eagle’s usual partner J.J. Watt, who is joining Jim Nantz in the network’s lead […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports med...
NBA sets Opening Day tripleheader; James returns to LA on Christmas
The following article " NBA sets Opening Day tripleheader; James returns to LA on Christmas " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The NBA is expanding its Opening Day slate in the second season of its new media rights deal. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
NFL Network, RedZone return to Xfinity
The following article " NFL Network, RedZone return to Xfinity " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . NFL Network and the NFL RedZone channel have returned to Comcast Xfinity users approximately three months after the expiration of a previous carriage agreement. The Walt Disney Company, which acquired ownership of both entities as part of a deal that granted the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN, inked a new agreement with Comcast […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news...
Nearly seven million for NFL’s Panthers-Cardinals Hall of Fame Game
The following article " Nearly seven million for NFL’s Panthers-Cardinals Hall of Fame Game " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Even with a pairing of teams that finished under .500 last season, the NFL Hall of Fame Game still delivered its customary audience. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
MLB Network rookie Eric Hosmer latest in growing pipeline of new baseball analysts
The following article " MLB Network rookie Eric Hosmer latest in growing pipeline of new baseball analysts " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . When Eric Hosmer hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy victorious as a World Series champion with the Kansas City Royals, it was the realization of a life’s dream. Eleven years later, Hosmer is pursuing another goal in the broadcast booth. “I think every baseball player’s dream when they’re done playing is you have an opportunity to be […] Vis...
WNBA viewership continues to rise heading into stretch run
The following article " WNBA viewership continues to rise heading into stretch run " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . WNBA viewership is comfortably ahead of last year's pace entering the final weeks of the regular season. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
News: WBD, Netflix, Versant and more
The following article " News: WBD, Netflix, Versant and more " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . WBD quarterly advertising revenue is down 22% YoY; Kevin Costner will be part of the MLB at Field of Dreams broadcast; and Versant raises its annual revenue, EBITDA guidance. Plus news on Paramount-WBD, Mike Krukow, SEC Network and Notre Dame football. WBD Q2 advertising revenue plummets 22% YoY with loss of NBA rights Warner Bros. […] Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media ne...
Skubal Dodgers debut sets TBS high as viewership unaffected by backlash
The following article " Skubal Dodgers debut sets TBS high as viewership unaffected by backlash " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . The Dodgers' acquisition of Tarik Skubal has inflamed no shortage of backlash on social media, and attracted no shortage of eyeballs to television sets. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
In latest blow to early negotiations, NFL talks with Paramount on “pause”
The following article " In latest blow to early negotiations, NFL talks with Paramount on “pause” " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Chances of the NFL renegotiating any of its media rights deals before the season appear slim to none. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.