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CCR Media Is The Database ACR Is Built On
With ACR assuming an even larger role in the measurement universe, CCR’s media monitoring expertise takes the spotlight.
How Video-Level Data And Content Identifiers Solve The Transparency Problem In CTV
IRIS.TV VP of Marketing Rohan Castelino explains the benefits of content-based targeting: “You are what you watch.”
Men’s, Women’s NCAA Basketball Neck and Neck For Watch-Time
NCAA basketball tournaments lead Inscape’s most recent ranking of the most-watched TV programming, while NBA jumps into the top five and MLB takes sixth place.
Weekly Watch-Time for Women’s Basketball Jumps Up
Although the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament remains the No. 1 program week-over-week, it saw a decline in watch-time. Meanwhile, the women’s tournament increased its share of viewership and moved into third place.
Where Could Teams Turn Without Regional Sports Networks?
With uncertainty swirling around Bally Sports RSNs, as many as 42 U.S. teams are potentially affected — and none more than MLB clubs that are about to start the 2023 season.
Just How Much Is March Madness Dominating Live TV Viewership?
Data from Inscape reveals just how much time people are spending watching March Madness live this year.
Advertisers Report Seeing Real Results With VIZIO Home Screen Sponsorships
VIZIO’s case study measured the impact of three different Home Screen activations across multiple advertiser categories in delivering against brand KPIs.
Nielsen Revises Gauge Metrics, Bally Goes Bankrupt
The three most interesting takeaways from Nielsen’s revised The Gauge ratings plus what happens to streaming RSNs now that Diamond’s gone bankrupt.
TV Data Shows How Women’s Basketball Still Gets Deprioritized
Before the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments tip off, we dive into how the women’s game still isn’t getting its due.
Basketball Bounces Up, Oscars Still Slaps: TV By the Numbers
Weekly watch-time increased for men’s college basketball games, while the Oscars take fourth place on the program ranking.
Bad News For Movie Theaters, YouTube Pushes YouTube-Friendly Measurement Standards.
A new report reveals some unsavory stats for the movie industry and YouTube tries to conflate digital video with TV.
Which Beer Brands Won With Music In 2022?
Songtradr’s new “Music of Beer” report shows which brands made the right choices with music selections for ads in 2022.
Tax Brands’ New Early-Year TV Ad Strategy
Tax filing services are accounting for a smaller share of all TV ad impressions early in the year, as iSpot data shows.
Women’s College Basketball Cracks Top 20 For Watch-Time: TV By the Numbers
For the first time this season, women’s college basketball makes it into the ranking of the most-watched programs, landing at No. 17. Meanwhile, men’s college basketball and NBA games hold steady in first and second place, respectively.
A Supernova Moment For Cable News
Much of the recent drama about cable news is focused on ratings, a concept much of the industry now regards as quaint. Is that a signal of end times or something else?
Blue Buffalo Barking Up Right Tree On TV In 2023
iSpot data shows that Blue Buffalo has been advertising a lot more on TV in 2023.
Applebee's Starts Year Rolling With The Stones
Applebee’s started the year by banking on The Rolling Stones’ lasting popularity — a smart move, as Songtradr data shows.
Paul vs. Fury: How Influencer Boxers Can Punch Up Fight Viewership
The Feb. 26 boxing match between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul is one of the best examples yet of how social media clout can turn into real-world results.
Basketball Scores For Watch-Time: TV By the Numbers
Men’s college basketball captured 2.37% of all live, linear minutes watched during the week, while NBA games accounted for 1.38% of watch-time.
Media Companies Battle For Social Video Dominance
In January, Disney and Paramount fought it out to see which media property had the highest reach amount U.S. YouTube and Facebook audiences.

