August: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable
August: Top Attention-Grabbing Shows for Broadcast and Cable
September 8
Our passive measurement technology allows us to see which programs are best are capturing eyes-on-screen attention. As the summer comes to a close, we looked back at the entire month of August and found that the following primetime first-run programs ranked the highest on our Attention Index.
Highlights:
- Game Shows and unscripted programs continue to dominate broadcast viewer attention in summer.
- Due to more purposeful viewing, cable programs continue to achieve a higher Attention Index than broadcast.
- AMC's violent and controversial program "Preacher" topped the cable list for attention.
- NBC produced three of the top five attention-grabbing broadcast programs.
To learn more about our methodology, specific shows, or the breakdown by demographics or daypart, contact us and we'll help you find the data you need.
Top TV Shows by Attention
BROADCAST AUGUST 2017
CABLE AUGUST 2017
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