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Celebrity studded Emmys air tonight! The big money question is: Who cares?

Sep 17, 2018
Over the past few years, the Emmys have been the least-watched awards show.
A statue of the Emmy Award seen upon entry on display at the 2017 Emmy Awards Governors Ball press preview on September 7, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, ahead of the 69th annual Emmy Awards.
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Networks want to win election night

Oct 31, 2016
Election night is also a contest for viewers.
A television cameraman tests his equipment prior to showtime at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, where the final 2016 presidential debate took place.
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Netflix ratings and why you don't get to see them

Feb 23, 2016
The new season of "House of Cards" will be out soon, but we won't know how many people watch

Golf embraces high tech

Aug 13, 2015
Drones, beacons, lasers. Pro golf plays it cool.

Uber will tell you your passenger rating now

Jul 29, 2015
You score drivers and they score you. Can you beat Kai's score?

For public good, not for profit.

E! Network pins hopes on new Caitlyn Jenner series

Jul 22, 2015
"I am Cait" premieres this Sunday, and promises to be a ratings blockbuster.

Federal plan to rate colleges fizzles

Jun 25, 2015
The Obama Administration has scaled back its proposal to hold colleges accountable for cost and value.

Nielsen answers Netflix data mystery

Mar 25, 2015
Nielsen plans to release audience data for streaming television.