London – Kantar Media announced the acquisition of The Data Republic, a specialist social TV analytics agency, on April 2. The acquisition will build on the company's activities in audience measurement and insight in over 60 markets. It follows the enhanced global partnership between Kantar and Twitter announced on March 31 expanding the provision of Kantar Media's social TV planning and analytics from its current base in the UK and Spain to include the Nordics, Russia as well as … [Read more...] about Kantar Media acquires The Data Republic
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Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings to expand to Australia
New York – Nielsen, a global information and measurement company, announced on March 24 plans to bring its Twitter TV solutions to Australia in the second half of 2014. Nielsen’s Twitter TV solutions identify, capture and analyse conversation on Twitter in real time for every programme aired across over 250 U.S. television channels today. They are also scheduled to expand to Italy this fall. These solutions include Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings, the first-ever measure of the total … [Read more...] about Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings to expand to Australia
“Grandpas over Flower in Spain” launches in Korea
CJ E&M successfully began airing Grandpas over Flower in Spain, the third season of the hit Grandpas over Flower series, on its general entertainment channel tvN on March 7. The premier episode recorded a record high of average ratings of 7.7% (and a peak of 9.5%) according to AGB Nielson Korea, topping all other TV shows in Korea in its primetime Friday night timeslot. Grandpas over Flower in Spain First aired in 2013, Grandpas over Flowers is a travel-themed reality show starring veteran … [Read more...] about “Grandpas over Flower in Spain” launches in Korea
“The Walking Dead” mid-season premieres at no.1
New York, New York – AMC’s The Walking Dead returned on February 9 with the mid-season premiere of its fourth season, delivering 15.8 million viewers and 10.4 million adults 18-49. It was the no. 1 telecast for the night among adults 18-49, including the Sochi Winter Olympics. The Walking Dead continues to be the no. 1 show on all of television among the coveted 18-49 demographic. With time-shifted playback, the premiere should exceed 20 million viewers. … [Read more...] about “The Walking Dead” mid-season premieres at no.1
Seven Network’s “My Kitchen Rules” ​to get NZ treatment
London – Independent production and distribution company Endemol announced on February 10 that Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) has acquired the rights to produce a local version of the highest-rating format on Australian television, the Seven Network’s My Kitchen Rules, in a deal negotiated by Andrew Shaw, TVNZ’s General Manager Commissioning, Production and Acquisitions, and Kirsten Cargill, Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s Sales Director, Australia … [Read more...] about Seven Network’s “My Kitchen Rules” ​to get NZ treatment
FOX cancels “The X Factor”
The X Factor has concluded its U.S. run after three seasons, Syco, FremantleMedia North America and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced on February 7. “I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol. And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!),” said Simon Cowell. “Last year, for a … [Read more...] about FOX cancels “The X Factor”
