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TVNewsCheck - LIN, Nexstar, Sinclair Vs. Spectrum Move
TVNewsCheck | 7 days 11 hours 2 minutes ago
A coalition of TV stations group led by LIN, Nexstar and Sinclair challenged the claim that TV broadcasting spectrum is being used inefficiently and should be reallocated and auctioned to wireless broadband operators.
TVNewsCheck - Sezmi Launching Pilot Service In L.A.
TVNewsCheck | 7 days 13 hours 47 minutes ago
Sezmi Corp. is rolling out a "pilot" version of its overdue wireless cable service in Los Angeles over the next several months, using spectrum leased from four TV stations.
TVNewsCheck - Affil Groups, Exec Boards To Meet At NAB
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 8 hours 40 minutes ago
The affiliate boards of directors for ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, along with representatives from the full Fox affiliate association, will once again hold meetings during the NAB Show, NAB announced today. Specific dates for the affiliate meetings will be announced in coming weeks. The NAB Show takes place April 10-15 in Las Vegas.
TVNewsCheck - NBC-Comcast May Speed Interactive Ads
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 11 minutes ago
Addressable and interactive advertising could get a boost from the planned merger of Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.
List of top 15 cable programs in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Chicago Tribune | 43 days 12 hours 58 minutes ago
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses: 1. NFL Football: Carolina vs. Dallas (Monday, 8:30 p.m.), ESPN, 11.35 million homes, 15.7 million viewers.
TVNewsCheck - Station Groups Oppose Spectrum Grab
TVNewsCheck | 10 days 3 hours 6 minutes ago
A coalition of 16 local TV station groups stated their strong objections to any attempts by the FCC to reallocate their spectrum to wireless broadband.
TVNewsCheck - Universal Sports Moving to New Facility In Calif.
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 9 hours 57 minutes ago
Universal Sports is consolidating its television and digital units into a new world headquarters, encompassing a state-of-the-art HD-ready, 40,000 square-foot production and office facility in Westlake Village, Calif.
TVNewsCheck - WPIX Taps Carey As News Director
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 9 hours 43 minutes ago
WPIX, Tribune Broadcasting's New York CW affiliate, today named Bill Carey its news director. He will assume his new duties on Nov. 30.
TVNewsCheck - Nexstar Hires Firm To Manage Retrans
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 10 hours 13 minutes ago
Nexstar Broadcasting Group has selected Cable Audit Associates (CAA) to provide financial management outsourcing services in support of the station group's retransmission consent agreements with cable, telco and DTH satellite operators.
TVNewsCheck - Anna Davlantes Joins WFLD As Anchor/Reporter
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 4 hours 59 minutes ago
Anna Davlantes is the newest member of the FoxO&O WFLD Chicago news team. Scheduled to make her first on-air appearance Monday, Nov. 23, Davlantes will be a contributing anchor and reporter for Fox Chicago News at 9:00 p.m.
TVNewsCheck - Dingell Wary Of Spectrum Reallocation
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 4 hours 12 minutes ago
In their effort to derail any plan to reallocate broadcast spectrum to wireless broadband operators, the broadcasters have an important ally on Capitol Hill: Rep. John Dingell, the former head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
TVNewsCheck - Fox Reups 'Wendy' Through 2012
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 11 minutes ago
Fox Television Stations has renewed Debmar-Mercury's The Wendy Williams Show through the 2011-12 season, according to a release from Debmar-Mercury.
TVNewsCheck - Ion To Air Original Movie, 'A Golden Christmas'
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 5 hours 30 minutes ago
Ion Television's first originally produced television film, the holiday themed A Golden Christmas, will make its world premiere on the network on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 9 p.m.
TVNewsCheck - Growing TV Cover-Up: Odious Pop-Up Promos
TVNewsCheck | 6 days 5 hours 13 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Somewhere in the universe of TV viewers, there's got to be a person who actually likes those pop-up, on-screen promotions.
TVNewsCheck - Ryan Seacrest Granted Restraining Order
TVNewsCheck | 5 days 13 hours 54 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has granted a civil restraining order against a man accused of stalking Ryan Seacrest.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Nielsen Media Research, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Market Research Services |
| Website: | http://www.nielsenmedia.com |
You know you are a powerful research company when your results change the face of television programming. The king of TV ratings, Nielsen Media Research collects its nationwide audience data from electronic People Meters placed in thousands of randomly selected households. In addition, the company measures viewers' habits in about 210 local markets, through meter technology in the largest and paper diaries in the rest. Separately, the company surveys TV watching in Hispanic markets. It generates a wide variety of reports for its customers, which include TV networks, advertisers, and TV stations. Nielsen Media Research is the largest unit in the media segment of its parent company, Nielsen.
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |