The London 2012 Olympic Games delivered the biggest national television event since current measuring systems began, with 51.9 million (90% of the UK population) watching at least 15 minutes of coverage. About 24.2 million (42% of the UK population) also watched at least 15 minutes of coverage on the BBC Red Button. According to data from the broadcaster, the Closing Ceremony was watched by a peak audience of 26.3 million and an average audience of 23.2 million (82% share). This compares to an … [Read more...] about BBC delivers record viewership with London Olympics
Ratings
UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) continues its upward trend as its channels show positive growth in ratings and viewership in the first half of 2012. According to UNI, Universal Channel is one of the fastest growing pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia. Universal Channel in Singapore grew by 125% in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011 during the primetime slot among viewers aged 18-49. The viewership among Adults 16+ also increased by 44% in total and 103% in primetime … [Read more...] about UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
The X Factor Philippines tops rivals’ talent-reality shows
ABS-CBN’s The X Factor Philippines won in national TV ratings over rival network’s newly launched talent-reality shows during the August 4-5 weekend, making it the most-watched talent show in the country. Based on recent urban and rural TV ratings data from Kantar Media, The X Factor Philippines scored an average national TV rating of 20.7 percent last August 4 against TV5’s Artista Academy, which only rated at 1.8 percent. For its part, GMA 7’s Protégé: The … [Read more...] about The X Factor Philippines tops rivals’ talent-reality shows
ABS-CBN claims top ratings position
ABS-CBN Corporation announced that it has topped TV ratings among urban and rural homes across the Philippines for the month of July. Data from Kantar Media reveal that ABS-CBN obtained an average national audience share of 42% for total day or a 12-point lead versus GMA’s 30%, which suffered a two-point decline in viewership last month. In July, ABS-CBN surged ahead of its competitors in national daytime with an average audience share of 37%, higher by four points than GMA's 33%. … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN claims top ratings position
Celestial Movies among top HD channels in Malaysia
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced today that Celestial Movies HD and KIX HD both rank in the top three most-watched high-definition channels among all HD channels in Malaysia with ASTRO PMEB viewers from May 1 to July 15, according to Nielsen ratings data. In June, Celestial Movies HD aired Jet Li’s epic fantasy The Sorcerer and the White Snake, which became the number one programme among all HD channels on ASTRO for ASTRO’s PMEB viewers and ASTRO … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies among top HD channels in Malaysia
HISTORY leads factual entertainment channels in Malaysia
Singapore – HISTORY, operated by AETN All Asia Networks across Southeast Asia, continues to rate well in the Malaysian factual entertainment segment. The channel gained the highest viewership in prime time on the Astro Learning Pack. According to Nielsen, the channel recorded a 21 percent increase in year-on-year viewership. HISTORY led the Malaysian prime time from 8pm to 12am against key factual entertainment brands, winning the daypart across 6 nights of the week with programmes … [Read more...] about HISTORY leads factual entertainment channels in Malaysia