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Networks to Yield to Buyers, Opt For ‘Live Only’

Published on June 05, 2006
In a movement that would likely settle the argument that has stalled this year's broadcast TV upfront negotiations, networks have been expected to yield to buyers' demands that deals be based on "live" ratings rather than Nielsen Media Research's Live Plus 7 day ratings, meaning advertisers might not have to pay for extra ratings from time-shifted viewing on DVRs, according to several media buying execs, writes MediaPost.