Nielsen: Engaging Viewers For Longer Impacts Ratings

Jason Wolfson Delayed Viewing

Everything you thought you knew about audience viewing behavior? You don’t have to throw it out the window, but it’s time to adjust your perspective. New Nielsen data, analyzed by The Hollywood Reporter, reveals an interesting and unexpected trend in how audiences consume content: Viewership remains significant in the first three days of the show’s airing, but continues momentum as much …

Delayed Viewing Standouts for January 7: Reality TV Scores Big in Live+3

Jason Wolfson Delayed Viewing

Love it or hate it, several reality TV series saw tremendous ratings boost from delayed viewing. In the Nielsen Live+3 numbers for the week of January 7, “Vanderpump Rules” rose 100% over its Live+Same Day adults 18-49 haul for a 1.0 rating for the week. Other cable winners include Bravo’s “Below Deck” (0.5 to a 1.0, 100% lift), Bravo’s “Top …

Delayed Viewing Standouts for 12/31: ‘Masked Singer’ Debuts With A Bang

Jason Wolfson Delayed Viewing

Fox’s new series saw a massive ratings increase from delayed viewing. In the Nielsen Live+3 numbers for the week of December 31, “The Masked Singer” rose 30% over its Live+Same Day adults 18-49 haul for a 3.9 rating for the week. Other broadcast winners of delayed viewing include CBS’s “S.W.A.T.” (0.9 to a 1.6, 78% lift), Fox’s “The Orville” (0.6 …