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2012 Summer Olympics – Memphis & National Ratings

Posted on August 14, 2012 by beth

The 2012 Summer Olympics from London are over.  It was a great run, both in Memphis and nationally.  Below are the numbers from Memphis – WMC/NBC broadcast and the averages from the National Metered Markets. The first chart compares the household … Continue Reading →

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July 2012 Memphis TV Household News Ratings

Posted on August 14, 2012 by beth

Now for July….  Below are the Nielsen household ratings for the 2012 July sweeps.  Included are 2012 ratings / shares and 4 previous years. July 2012 Sweeps    6/28-7/25/12 Overnight Nielsen   Ratings / Shares WMC WREG WPTY WHBQ NBC – Ch. … Continue Reading →

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May 2012 Memphis TV Household News Ratings

Posted on August 14, 2012 by beth

Here are the 2012 Nielsen overnight household ratings for the May sweeps.  This chart shows 2012 and 4 previous sweeps for comparison. May 2012 Sweeps – 4/26-5/23/12 Overnight Nielsen   Ratings / Shares WMC WREG WPTY WHBQ NBC – Ch. 5 … Continue Reading →

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Feb 2012 Memphis TV Household News Ratings

Posted on August 14, 2012 by beth

It’s time for me to get caught up…. Here are the February 2012 sweep Neilsen overnight household ratings.  The chart below includes 2012 and 4 previous years. February 2012 Sweeps  –  2/2-2/29/12  Overnight Nielsen Ratings/Shares WMC-TV WREG WHBQ-TV WPTY NBC – Ch. … Continue Reading →

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George Hamilton in Memphis

Posted on March 21, 2012 by beth

Today I had the fortunate opportunity to meet George Hamilton at a fundraiser at Chez Philippe in the historic Peabody Hotel.  Mr. Hamilton is in Memphis starring in La Cage aux Folles at the Orpheum Theatre until Sunday. He was very gracious as he spoke … Continue Reading →

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Which Memphis Tiger is on the Cover of Sports Illustrated Tournament Preview 2012?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by beth

The 2012 Sports Illustrated NCAA Tournament Preview magazine cover featuring Anthony Davis from the University of Kentucky, is a compilation of players, coaches, mascots & cheerleaders from the college basketball teams heading to the 2012 NCAA Basketball Tournament. Memphian Chris Crawford is the … Continue Reading →

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Memphis Tigers Billboard in Times Square

Posted on February 10, 2012 by beth

Today the University of Memphis Tigers are being welcomed to the Big East Conference in New York’s Times Square above the American Eagle store. According to some of the comments on the Tigers Forum, they did this for all of the new teams … Continue Reading →

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2012 Super Bowl XLVI – Memphis & National Ratings

Posted on February 6, 2012 by beth

Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 ended with the New York Giants beating the New England Patriots, 21-17. According to TV by the Numbers, NBC scored a 47.8 household rating and a 71 share slightly under the 2011 Super … Continue Reading →

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Nov 2011 Memphis TV Household News Ratings

Posted on November 26, 2011 by beth

The Overnight Household Ratings for the November 2011 sweeps are in. At 6am – WREG increased their rating and share, but have not achieved the higher ratings from 08 & 09.  WMC has their lowest rating in 4 years.  WPTY … Continue Reading →

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WMC – Channel 5 Adds a 4pm Newscast

Posted on August 20, 2011 by beth

With The Oprah Winfrey talk show gone, WMC will now have a 4pm news.  This gives Memphians 2 options for local Memphis news at 4pm.  WREG began their local 4:30pm in 1996 and a full hour from 4-5pm in 2002, … Continue Reading →

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