Comscore Reports TV Viewing Engagement for Week Ending March 7, 2021
Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) released viewer engagement data for the week ending March 7, 2021, highlighting top broadcast and cable television programs. CBS's 'Oprah with Meghan and Harry' led the broadcast chart with a Stickiness Index of 167, signifying high viewer engagement. On cable, Hallmark's 'Fit for a Prince' topped the list with an index of 153. The Stickiness Index, reflecting viewer engagement, ranks telecasts based on the average percentage viewed, providing insights into audience interests and behaviors.
- CBS's 'Oprah with Meghan and Harry' ranked #1 in viewer engagement, indicating strong audience interest.
- Hallmark's programming, including 'Fit for a Prince' and 'Crown for Christmas', showcases successful viewer connection on cable.
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RESTON, Va., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced the top broadcast and cable television programs for viewer engagement for the week ending March 7, 2021.
"Royalty-related programming reigned supreme this week," said Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst, Comscore. "CBS's Primetime Special 'Oprah with Meghan and Harry' topped the broadcast chart, captivating the curious eyes and minds of viewers. On cable, Hallmark's made-for-TV movies 'Fit for a Prince' and 'Crown for Christmas' grabbed the #1 and #17 spots, respectively, signaling viewers' interest extends beyond real royals."
TOP VIEWER ENGAGEMENT: BROADCAST TELECASTS (Week Ending March 7, 2021)
RANK | STICKINESS INDEX | RATING RANK | TELECAST | NETWORK | DAY |
1 | 167 | 1 | Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special | CBS | 3/7/2021 |
2 | 152 | 155 | Enamorándonos | UNIMAS | 3/2/2021 |
3 | 146 | 91 | Dulce ambición | UNIV | 3/1/2021 |
4 | 145 | 79 | Vencer el desamor | UNIV | 3/2/2021 |
5 | 144 | 11 | Blue Bloods | CBS | 3/5/2021 |
6 | 142 | 108 | La hija del embajador | UNIV | 3/5/2021 |
7 | 140 | 3 | The Voice | NBC | 3/1/2021 |
8 | 139 | 7 | FBI | CBS | 3/2/2021 |
9 | 138 | 4 | NCIS | CBS | 3/2/2021 |
10 | 136 | 139 | Buscando a Frida | TELMUN | 3/5/2021 |
11 | 135 | 33 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | FOX | 3/1/2021 |
12 | 135 | 12 | FBI: Most Wanted | CBS | 3/2/2021 |
13 | 134 | 18 | Magnum P.I. | CBS | 3/5/2021 |
14 | 132 | 25 | 9-1-1 | FOX | 3/1/2021 |
15 | 130 | 123 | Exatlón Estados Unidos | TELMUN | 3/7/2021 |
16 | 129 | 101 | ¿Te acuerdas de mí? | UNIV | 3/2/2021 |
17 | 129 | 134 | La suerte de Loli | TELMUN | 3/2/2021 |
18 | 128 | 162 | Undisputed III: Redemption | UNIMAS | 3/7/2021 |
19 | 125 | 60 | The Resident | FOX | 3/2/2021 |
20 | 125 | 13 | American Idol | ABC | 3/7/2021 |
[CBS is owned by ViacomCBS; NBC and Telemundo are owned by NBCUniversal; UniMas and Univision are owned by Univision Communications; FOX is owned by the Fox Corporation; ABC is owned by the Walt Disney Company.] |
TOP VIEWER ENGAGEMENT: CABLE TELECASTS (Week Ending March 7, 2021)
RANK | STICKINESS INDEX | RATING RANK | TELECAST | NETWORK | DAY |
1 | 153 | 32 | Fit for a Prince | HALL | 3/6/2021 |
2 | 148 | 1 | 2021 NBA All-Star Game1 | TNT | 3/7/2021 |
3 | 147 | 100 | The Walking Dead | AMC | 3/7/2021 |
4 | 142 | 41 | The Curse of Oak Island | HST | 3/2/2021 |
5 | 140 | 48 | When Calls the Heart | HALL | 3/7/2021 |
6 | 140 | 120 | Tyler Perry's Sistas | BET | 3/3/2021 |
7 | 139 | 196 | Married at First Sight | LIFE | 3/3/2021 |
8 | 138 | 85 | 90 Day Fiance | TLC | 3/7/2021 |
9 | 138 | 864 | La Rosa de Guadalupe | GALA | 3/6/2021 |
10 | 137 | 71 | WWE Monday Night Raw | USA | 3/1/2021 |
11 | 136 | 138 | Tyler Perry's The Oval | BET | 3/2/2021 |
12 | 134 | 327 | Dangerous Medicine | LMN | 3/5/2021 |
13 | 129 | 106 | Gold Rush | DSC | 3/5/2021 |
14 | 129 | 148 | The Real Housewives of New Jersey | BRAVO | 3/3/2021 |
15 | 127 | 406 | Death Saved My Life | LMN | 3/4/2021 |
16 | 127 | 156 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | BRAVO | 3/7/2021 |
17 | 127 | 111 | Crown for Christmas | HALL | 3/5/2021 |
18 | 127 | 223 | Married to Medicine | BRAVO | 3/7/2021 |
19 | 126 | 410 | Basketball Wives | VH1 | 3/2/2021 |
20 | 125 | 386 | VH1 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition | VH1 | 3/1/2021 |
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[History Channel, Lifetime and Lifetime Movie are owned by A&E Networks; American Movie Classics is owned by AMC Networks; BET: Black Entertainment Television and VH1 are owned by ViacomCBS; Hallmark is owned by Crown Media Family Networks; Discovery Channel and TLC are owned by Discovery Communications, Inc.; Bravo and USA are owned by NBCUniversal; TNT: Turner Network Television is owned by WarnerMedia; Galavision is owned by Univision Communications.] |
The Stickiness Index is powered by Comscore's TV Essentials and excludes local programming and all premium non-ad-supported channels. |
Comscore's TV engagement rating, also known as the Stickiness Index, ranks primetime ad-supported cable and broadcast telecasts by level of viewer engagement, which is determined by comparing the average percentage viewed of each telecast to that of all primetime telecasts with the same duration. Telecasts with the most engaged viewers have a higher Stickiness Index, indicating that more of the audience is tuned in—or engaged—for the duration of the telecast.
With more than a decade of experience measuring television viewership from return path devices across tens of millions of households in all local markets, Comscore is a trusted source for television viewing data. Comscore is also a leader in advanced audiences, which allow the industry to go beyond age and gender to transact on consumer behaviors, interests and lifestyles. This enables TV stations, networks, advertisers, agencies and media companies at both the local and national levels to effectively find and reach their ideal audiences to maximize their revenues.
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