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Nielsen's Hybrid Model to Transform Sports Viewership by 2025

1/28/2025

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Nielsen is set to revolutionize viewership measurement by 2025, moving away from outdated "panel-only" ratings to a cutting-edge hybrid model that harnesses "Big Data." This shift promises greater accuracy and could boost NFL viewership numbers. Meanwhile, Michael Smith's potential return to ESPN, MLS's production move to WWE Studios, and Amazon's new NASCAR studio team are stirring excitement in the sports world.

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Story summary

Nielsen is set to revolutionize viewership measurement by 2025, moving away from outdated "panel-only" ratings to a cutting-edge hybrid model that harnesses "Big Data." This shift promises greater accuracy and could boost NFL viewership numbers. Meanwhile, Michael Smith's potential return to ESPN, MLS's production move to WWE Studios, and Amazon's new NASCAR studio team are stirring excitement in the sports world.