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Chicago Hope: Blackhawks' Local Audience Helping Drive NBC, NBSN RatingsThe Blackhawks' local ratings in the Chicago market during the NHL playoffs are "having a huge impact on the overall national rating for their games on NBC and NBC Sports Network," according to Ed Sherman of the CHICAGO TRIBUNE. NBC Sports Net's Blackhawks-Red Wings Western Conference Semifinals Gam... Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Media |
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Rance Crain, Chair of Turnstile Publishing Co., publishers of GOLFWEEK, has announced that Orlando-based Turnstile has entered into a joint venture with MA-based DML Associates to develop and produce
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TCI/LIBERTY ENTER SWEEPSTAKES FOR CANADA'S SPORTS CHANNEL
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NBC GOES FROM NBA FINALS BONANZA TO NATIONAL GOLF SPOTLIGHT
The NBA Finals on NBC earned a 13.9 national rating and a 25 share, making it the 8th highest rated Finals in NBA history, according to NBC Sports. The 13.9 rating represents a 12% increase over the '
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By a vote of 81-18, the Senate passed a "massive overhaul of telecommunications law that would affect every telephone user and television viewer by freeing industries from many government rules." Amon
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THE NFL IS IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN WHEN IT COMES TO TV
When it comes to TV viewership, "other sports just can''t compete" with the NFL, according to an analysis of the sport in the current ADWEEK. Glenn Macnow writes, "The game practically sells itself. T
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CANWEST SAYS IT'S OUT OF BIDDING FOR CANADA'S TSN
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MAJOR MEDIA DEALS: BIG NAMES ESTABLISH ASIAN PRESENCE
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BULLETS AND CAPS TAB NEW STATION FOR LOCAL BROADCASTS
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