Comments on: Nielsen's Most Watched Shows (Broadcast Networks)

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:34:54 +0000

Heidi, in terms of which is better for the network’s bottom line we’re the first to admit we don’t have enough information to be sure.

They’d want the cheapest to air primetime schedule that would attract the most advertising revenue.

We have no direct data on advertising revenue, but 18-49 ratings are likely an analog to them. We have only the most anecdotal information on the costs of different shows.

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:34:54 +0000

Heidi, in terms of which is better for the network's bottom line we're the first to admit we don't have enough information to be sure.

They'd want the cheapest to air primetime schedule that would attract the most advertising revenue.

We have no direct data on advertising revenue, but 18-49 ratings are likely an analog to them. We have only the most anecdotal information on the costs of different shows.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:07:54 +0000

ABC may have higher ratings in the top 20, but CBS has more shows being watched in the top 20. What’s better? A few shows with the highest ratings, or more than a few shows with high ratings… but not the highest. I have to admit, I believe the later…

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:07:54 +0000

ABC may have higher ratings in the top 20, but CBS has more shows being watched in the top 20. What's better? A few shows with the highest ratings, or more than a few shows with high ratings… but not the highest. I have to admit, I believe the later…

By: cesar

cesar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:22:02 +0000

it looks like this is the worst american idol season, THOSE ARE ITS LOWEST RATINGS EVER SINCE IT BECAME A HIT.

By: cesar

cesar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:22:02 +0000

it looks like this is the worst american idol season, THOSE ARE ITS LOWEST RATINGS EVER SINCE IT BECAME A HIT.