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Streaming services like Netflix or Hulu account for 19% of television viewing in the United States now for people who have that capacity, virtually double what it was less than two years ago. read more >

Singing and hard-hitting football is the formula for success for NBC, at least for one week. The network's success with its live remake of "The Sound of Music" starring Carrie Underwood, which drew more than 18 million viewers last week. read more >

In 2007, the number of zero-TV homes was slightly more than 2 million. Now there are more than 5 million homes that don’t receive television shows through a cable or satellite provider or with an antenna, according to a Nielsen report issued last month. read more >

Nielsen is buying Arbitron for about $1.26 billion. The radio audience ratings company will give Nielsen a clearer picture of unmeasured areas of media consumption like streaming audio. read more >