NFL kicks off its 100th season with a 9 percent ratings hike

Welcome to another edition of Ad Age Sports Media Brief, a weekly roundup of news from every zone of the sports media spray chart, including the latest on broadcast/cable/streaming, sponsorships, endorsements, gambling and tech. The only game in town The NFL, its media partners and their advertisers closed out Week One of the league’s centennial season feeling understandably chipper about the near future—even if the product itself wasn’t always terribly compelling (the average margin of victory in Sunday’s two marquee windows was 23.5 points). According to Nielsen, ratings for the seven blended NFL TV windows were up 5 percent year-over-year, with an average draw of 17.1 million viewers and a 9.9 household rating. To the surprise of nobody who’s been paying attention to this sort of thing, the NFL’s top draw was the Fox “America’s Game of the Week” showcase, which has put up TV’s highest numbers for a decade. Dallas’ convincing 35-17 home win over the Giants averaged 23.9 million viewers and a 13.5 rating, good for a 3 percent lift vs. the analogous Cowboys-Panthers opener in 2018. The combination of the league’s top draw and its top-DMA-repping conference rival established Sunday afternoon’s game as the 15th most-watched broadcast of 2019, earning the slot just below the College Football Championship Game on ESPN. Meanwhile, as much as it’s hard to imagine why anyone who doesn’t refer to ice cream sprinkles as “jimmies” would want to sit through the Patriot’s 33-3... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2019-09-12 15:30:00 UTC ]
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Super Bowl 58 Breaks Viewership Records With Swift Rise in Ratings

Super Bowl 58 was Taylor-made for ratings gold. Thanks to multiple telecasts and streams, the power of live sports and even a Taylor Swift bump, Sunday's Super Bowl matchup showcasing the Kansas City Chiefs' overtime win against the San Fransisco 49ers smashed viewership... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Why Do We Even Read?: Book Censorship News, February 9, 2024

Thanks to algorithms, our digital worlds are created for us, not by us. As a result, libraries are seen by some as scary because they reach an entire community—not just an individual. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Skyhorse Acquires Upstart Conservative Publisher All Seasons Press

The acquisition of All Seasons Press follows Skyhorse’s December 28 blockbuster deal to acquire Regnery, one of America’s best-known publishers of conservative authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: February 9, 2024

Among the week's headlines: The American Library Association announces five new "Core Values" for librarianship; a candidate for Missouri secretary of state campaigns by burning library books with a flamethrower; and OCLC is suing a shadow archive site. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Simon & Schuster Opens Its 100th Anniversary Year

Simon & Schuster kicks off its centenary year with a curated selection of 100 books from its 100 years and special programming ahead. The post Simon & Schuster Opens Its 100th Anniversary Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Simon & Schuster Kicks Off Its Centennial Celebration

The country's third largest trade publisher will mark its 100th anniversary with a series of events, starting with the release of the Simon & Schuster 100, a selection of titles that the company says reflects the scope of its publishing program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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In Major Win, Appeals Court Upholds Block on Texas Book Rating Law

In an unequivocal 36-page decision, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit—said to be the most conservative court in the nation—agreed with a lower court that the mandatory book ratings called for by the Texas law HB 900 were unconstitutional. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Circana BookScan: A Holiday-Season Boost in US Print Sales

Circana Bookscan reports that in week 51 in the U.S., 31 million print books were sold, marking a 1-percent holiday season growth over 2022. The post Circana BookScan: A Holiday-Season Boost in US Print Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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AAP StatShot: US Industry Was Up 1.8 Percent in October

The AAP StatShot report for October shows US book publishing revenues at US$10.6 billion in the first 10 months of 2023. The post AAP StatShot: US Industry Was Up 1.8 Percent in October appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Lit Hub Daily: January 9, 2024

“I took refuge in the public libraries early and began a life-long love affair with them, one which has sustained me ever since.” Stephen McCauley’s love letter to the places that made him a writer. | Lit Hub Hisham Matar, Aube Rey Lescure, Nathaniel Stein and more take the Lit Hub... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Midwestern Booksellers Report a Strong Finish to the 2023 Holiday Season

Thanks to mild weather and a strong economy, December sales at bookstores across the Midwest were up, with booksellers reporting increases ranging from 13% to 31%. Adult fiction and political nonfiction were popular, as were children's picture books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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9 New Nonfiction Releases to Read in January

Whether you love pop culture or self-help, are more of a memoir fan, or want to read more about science, there’s something for everyone here. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Winter 2024 YA Book Releases To Enjoy This Season (& Beyond)

Grab your TBR. It's about to explode with new titles once you dig through the winter 2024 YA book releases roundup. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Jump Into These 9 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books in January 2024

The best new sci-fi and fantasy books out January 2024 feature mythological retellings, space adventures, cyberpunk ghost stories, and more! Continue reading at Book Riot

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De Los | Reads: 9 books to read during the holidays by Latinx authors

If you want inspiration for the new year, the nonfiction section has a self-care title that promises a meditative reading and a graphic novel about the Latinx leaders who changed the history of the U.S. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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AAP’s September StatShot: US Book Market Up 0.8 Percent YTD

 US trade revenue was down 0.1 percent year-to-date, and down 0.4 percent for the month of September YTD, in the AAP's StatShot report. The post AAP’s September StatShot: US Book Market Up 0.8 Percent YTD appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sonos home theater gear is up to 25 percent off, plus the rest of the best tech deals this week

Depending on what you buy and where you shop, many online purchases should arrive before December 25th, so if you're still working through your gift list, it might not be too late. Even if you're just looking for deals in general, there are plenty out there. Despite the fact that the official... Continue reading at Engadget

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