“Judy” Jumps to Top of Syndication World
Review based on a national syndicated rating report for the week ending May 9, 2021. Daytime dynamo Judge Judy (10-week high 5.5, up 8% from the week before and up 28% from the week before that) overruled…
Emotions and television » Bridgerton sets new industry standard for romance
Since its premiere on Christmas Day 2020, Netflix’s Bridgerton has continued to make headlines for its high viewership. In late January, Variety reported that the show became the most watched on Netflix…
“Judge Judy” Surges in Final Season
Review based on a national syndicated rating report for the week ending May 2, 2021. Going out with a bang in its 25th and final season in first-run, Judge Judy (six-week high 5.1 live plus same day…
Trial coverage crimps syndies
Review based on a national syndicated rating report for the week ending April 25, 2021. Many daytime shows – especially those cleared on network stations – got hurt, losing all or part of their primary…
Magid knows the metaverse » and the future of consumer engagement
Should you get involved in the metaverse — and wait, what is the metaverse? Mike Salmon and David Pucik discuss the answers to these questions and more, offering bold hypotheses along the way for the…
Game Show Race Tightens
Review based on a national syndicated rating report for the week ending April 18, 2021. Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers was thrown for a loss in the session ending April 18, which was his…
Hi-Tech vs. Hi-Touch: Maintaining the Hospitality Experience in a Digital Age
This commentary piece originally appeared on Hotel Executive. Recently, my wife and I visited a historic luxury hotel in downtown Chicago. We were surprised that valet parking was suspended, requiring me to…
Guest Host Rodgers Rallies “Jeopardy”
Review based on a national syndicated rating report for the week ending April 11, 2021. Jeopardy (four-week high 5.6 live plus same day national Nielsen rating, up 14% from the week before) led all of…
Connecting Corporate Social Responsibility to the Bottom Line
This article written by Magid’s Rick Garlick was originally published on Engagement Strategies Media (ESM). Corporate Social Responsibility is not just about charitable giving—it is becoming not only…
Magid knows Hispanic media » cultural relevance
As a media organization, how can you build an effective strategy to not only reach Hispanic consumers but also build long-term connection and brand affinity? Magid’s Kerri Cavanaugh and Daniela Iglesias…