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Multiple Weather Channel Programs Make Most-Watched TV Ranking
Hurricane Milton coverage spurred enough viewership for The Weather Channel that three of its programs jump into the top 25 ranking for Oct. 7-13, per Inscape.
It's Time To 'Act': Why TV & Video Need A New Regulatory Framework
It's time for a new regulatory framework for television/video – one that embraces the realities of our digital world while preserving the core principles that have guided media regulation for decades.
MLB Playoffs Steal Third Place For Most-Watched TV Programming
And although the NFL and college football maintain their chart-topping positions, both saw viewership shares decrease week-over-week, according to Inscape.
Diamond Sports Group Pilots The End Of Current RSN Model
Diamond Sports Group could potentially lose 11 of its remaining MLB team rights deals for 2025. Such a move could expedite the end of the current RSN model, and DSG's involvement in regional sports altogether.
Game Time For A New RSN (Yes, A New RSN)
What makes the new Chicago Sports Network think it can thrive (let alone survive) while RSNs around the country are imploding?
TV Program Ranking: A Big Week for Sports, Weather Coverage
Football again dominates Inscape’s ranking of most-watched TV programming, while TWC’s ‘America’s Morning Headquarters’ jumps into the top 15, fueled by Hurricane Helene coverage.
Private Equity & Local Broadcast TV: A Risky Relationship
Will private equity prove a boon or bust for local television broadcasting?
Revitalized Pac-12 Can Work With Focus On TV Product
The Pac-12's rebirth is in progress, but the main thing it needs to keep focus on is being a cohesive and entertaining league -- and TV product, by extension.
Football Dominates For TV Watch-Time
Combined, NFL and college football games accounted for over 13% of all minutes watched last week, per Inscape.
Debate Dials Up TV Watch-Time, But Couldn’t Beat Football
ABC’s broadcast of the presidential debate ranked sixth for TV programming watch-time last week, per Inscape.
ZoneCasting: A Blueprint For Local TV’s Future?
Is a new radio content targeting technology a glimpse into the future of over-the-air television?
September Kicks Off With a Watch-Time Win for Football
NFL games captured nearly 8% of all live, linear minutes watched across Sept. 2-8, per Inscape.
How Long Can Disney Hold Out As Rivals Shape Football Season For Fans?
ESPN's controlled the narrative around college football for decades. What happens if it loses that footing via the DirecTV dispute?
TV Program Rankings: Sports Score Big
Sports, led by college football, take the top five spots on Inscape’s ranking of most-watched TV programs for August 26 through September 1.
Fall Sports Highlight Consolidation Needs For Streaming Consumers
VIZIO and ESPN have both introduced new offerings designed to simplify the convoluted sports rights landscape for consumers.
Netflix Doesn’t Need To Go All-In On Live Sports To Be Major Player
Starting 5 is yet another smart play by Netflix to get into the sports conversation consistently without breaking the bank.
DNC, NFL Lead for Live TV Viewership Last Week
Combined across all networks, coverage of the Democratic National Convention accounted for nearly 5% of all minutes watched on TV Aug. 19-25, per Inscape.
Over Half Of College Football’s Audience Is Controlled By Two Conferences
iSpot data shows that this year's Big Ten and SEC could combine for over 57% (or more) of this year's college football viewing... which has some larger ramifications for the sport.
TV Program Ranking: NFL, MLB Lead for Watch-Time
NFL preseason games captured a 2.48% viewership share across Aug. 12-18, per Inscape.
RSNs In Flux, Chicago-Style
The regional sports network (RSN) industry is in a state of flux, and few markets exemplify both the chaos and transformation more than Chicago