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Schlapps to Newsmax: 'Thankful for Newsmax,' Living in America![img](/img/external-link.svg)
GOP political activists and commentators Matt and Mercedes Schlapp told Newsmax they are thankful for the network and living in America. The cable television news network grew tremendously during 2023, especially after right-leaning Fox News fired its number one host Tucker Carlson in April. According to Nielsen, Newsmax increased viewership by 71% during the day, and 126% during prime-time Monday through Friday.
Tis The Season: A Hallmark Christmas Movie Outrated Everything On Cable News Last Week![img](/img/external-link.svg)
"A Merry Scottish Christmas" was the fourth most-watched cable program last week. Hallmark will release a total of 40 brand new movies this holiday season. Nielsen in 2021 estimated that more than 80 million people watch at least a few minutes of a Hallmark movie.
Judith Neilson Institute to return in 2024 with a hands-on approach![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas will meet next week to approve a strategy proposal and paper. If approved, the institute will return early next year. $75 million has been funnelled into the institute by Nielsen since 2018.
Judith Neilson Institute to return in 2024 with a hands-on approach![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas will meet next week to approve a strategy proposal and paper. If approved, the institute will return early next year. $75 million has been funnelled into the institute by Nielsen since 2018.
Golden Globes find new home at CBS after years of scandal![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The 81st Golden Globes will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, Jan. 7. NBC broadcast the 2023 Globes on a one-year basis after the 2022 edition was essentially canceled. A near-record low of 6.3 million viewers tuned in, according to Nielsen.
Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed in recorded Fall Classic history according to Nielsen. Monday's 3-1 victory by the Rangers averaged 8.13 million on Fox, according to fast national figures. Saturday's 9-1 Diamondbacks' win average 8.15 million. Last year's series - when the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games - had an 11.76 million average.
Meghan Markle’s ‘Suits’ spurs possible spin-off: ‘Everyone is glued to the royal rebel storyline’![img](/img/external-link.svg)
"Suits" broke the record for most weeks as the No. 1 overall title on the Nielsen rankings. Experts attribute the show's sudden popularity to the "royal factor" of Meghan Markle's role on the show.
WMG TOP DIGITAL MEDIA COMPANY IN SERBIA![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Kurir Television was the most-viewed cable television channel in Serbia in the ‘all viewers’ category, according to Nielsen – an official viewership ratings agency.
GOP Debate Viewership Tumbles 25% From First Event![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The second Republican presidential debate of the year raked in 9.8 million viewers, according to Nielsen. The broadcast was aired on three different channels—Fox News, Fox Business and Univision. The debate featured heated exchanges and name calling from seven Republican presidential candidates.
Republicans brace for Nikki Haley-Ron DeSantis showdown after debates![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Just 9.3 million people watched Wednesday's debate, according to the Nielsen ratings service. That's a steep drop from the 12.8 million who tuned into the debate in Milwaukee last month.
Second GOP Debate Notches Worst Ratings Since Trump Came Down the Escalator![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Only 9.3 million people tuned into the debate, according to Nielsen ratings. Even with the absence of former President Donald Trump, the party's first debate managed to attract 3.4 million more viewers.
Trump Tells Fox News to 'Get Your Act Together Before It Is Too Late'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Trump said that Fox "needs MAGA" in a fiery Truth Social post on Thursday night. Nielsen data indicates that fewer than 10 million households watched the second debate, down from the 12.8 million who tuned into the first debate last month.
Second Republican primary debate had the lowest TV viewership since 2015![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Nielsen ratings service: About 9.3 million people watched Wednesday's GOP debate. That's a steep drop from the first debate, which attracted about 12.8 million viewers. It's the lowest TV audience for any Republican presidential debate since the start of the 2016 cycle.
Philadelphia's 34-28 win over Minnesota sets record as most-streamed NFL game![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Philadelphia's 34-28 victory over Minnesota averaged 15.1 million viewers according to Nielsen's ratings. Another metric, using Amazon's first-party data, puts the average audience at 16.6 million, up from 15.3 million for last year's opener.
Philadelphia's 34-28 win over Minnesota sets record as most-streamed NFL game | AP News![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Philadelphia’s 34-28 victory over Minnesota averaged 15.1 million viewers. Another metric puts the average audience at 16.6 million. There were times last year when the Nielsen and Amazon data had audience differences of 15-18%.
Philadelphia's 34-28 win over Minnesota sets record as...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Philadelphia's 34-28 win over Minnesota sets record as most-streamed NFL game. Another metric, using Amazon's first-party data, puts the average audience at 16.6 million. Nielsen had considered some of Amazon's data in its rating report.
Nielsen names insider Karthik Rao as new CEO![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Nielsen named company insider Karthik Rao as its chief executive officer. David Kenny, who was the CEO since 2018, would become the executive chairman. Nielsen gathers viewership data across television, radio and digital platforms.
Nielsen Backtracks On Including Amazon Data To Thursday Night Football![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Last month Nielsen announced plans to incorporate first-party data from Amazon to their national ratings service. A few weeks later Nielsen reversed its decision. During that time Nielsen was also developing their own cross-platform measurement initiative, Nielsen One.
Netflix Has Made ‘Suits’ One Of The Most Watched Shows Of The Modern Era![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Nielsen reports that Suits is the first show they’ve measured that has gotten 3 billion minutes of watch time every single week for 7 weeks in a row. That is not the all-time record, which is held by Stranger Things season 4 with 35.5 billion minutes in eight weeks.