Covers streaming and measurement. Bylines at awfulannouncing.com. Desk record: 10 signals cited since August 2026, 6 published, first to report 1. Updated November 3, 2026.
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Awful Announcing’s Drew Lerner reports that CBS drew its most-watched singleheader window since 1989 at 19.3 million viewers, NBC’s Chiefs-Colts game hit 24.3 million, and ESPN’s Monday game was its best Week 2 since 2006.
Awful Announcing’s Drew Lerner reports that YouTube TV rolled out “ingestion” of app-exclusive ESPN content, letting subscribers access all live ESPN events and library shows like 30 for 30 directly in the channel guide.
Sep 3Awful Announcing’s Drew Lerner reports that the NYT reports Netflix executives have discussed carrying Peacock and Fox One on Netflix with NBCUniversal and Fox — no deal imminent. It’s a reversal for a streamer that once dismissed bundling as unnecessary.
Aug 27Awful Announcing’s Drew Lerner reports that OMG. TikTok LIVE streamed Amanda Serrano’s title defense as its first world title fight, pulling 3.4 million views. That’s far below the 50 million views Netflix claimed for her 2024 bout, though the two platforms measure audiences differently.
Aug 25Awful Announcing’s Drew Lerner reports that California AG Rob Bonta will ask Paramount CEO David Ellison to divest cable channels and keep the studio separate from Warner Bros. as conditions to settle the 12-state antitrust suit over the $110B WBD deal.
Aug 24Nielsen rolled out a wearable-device co-viewing methodology this week, but the NFL calls it overly rushed and only a partial fix covering a third of the affected audience. The league is publicly pushing for further changes, including out-of-home viewing adjustments.
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