Advertisers who want to know how many people Nielsen counted watching “60 Minutes” or “Yellowstone” on TV networks owned by Paramount Global may have to work a little harder to understand what all the information means. In a memo sent Friday to executives at major ad-buying agencies, John Halley, president of Paramount’s ad sales efforts, said Paramount ratings data may be more difficult to understand after a new product update by the measurement giant. The two sides have been at odds since October 1, when Paramount revealed it would not renew its deal with Nielsen , citing pricing increases and the easier availability of other measurement technology. “Paramount will continue to provide Nielsen with the first party schedule and program information they require to accurately measure our viewership, including live events, as we always have. To be clear, Nielsen will be in possession of the relevant data but will be suppressing your access to that data,” Halley said in his memo. “This decision was made by Nielsen and will affect the value and utility of your Nielsen data and tool licenses.” Nielsen said it continues to make Paramount data available to clients, albeit not in the same way as in the recent past. “All of our clients continue to have a full view of the marketplace, as Nielsen continues to measure Paramount networks and streaming services. However, we have removed Paramount data from transactional files. We have made this data available in good faith over the past three months, even without Paramount as a client,” Nielsen said in a statement. “Removing this transactional data is a necessary step to safeguard the investments of our paying partners. We remain open to future collaboration with Paramount under fair terms. We are engaged with select clients who are impacted and we’re guiding them through this update.” Paramount has been relying on data from VideoAmp, one of a growing number of rivals to Nielsen, to help advertisers track the number of people who watch programming across Paramount’s portfolio of media assets. And yet, there has been some cause for debate. VideoAmp measures of audience for shows such as “Yellowstone” have in certain cases been higher than what Nielsen has counted. Nielsen’s tabulation remains the industry standard, and has the backing of industry monitor the Media Rating Council, though VideoAmp has been adopted by many major media organizations and media buying agencies. At issue is a long-running complaint from TV networks that Nielsen isn’t measuring the many different audiences for their programming as well as it should , even as Nielsen continues to put forward new technology and concepts. As smartphones, mobile tablets and broadband-connected TVs gain more consumer acceptance, audiences are increasingly able to stream their TV favorites in on-demand fashion, making the task of counting them exponentially more difficult. TV networks have long based their advertising rates on Nielsen’s measure of linear TV audiences, which have slipped as consumers embraced Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and other streaming and on-demand options. An industry consortium that counts Paramount, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery and others as members has given its backing to both VideoAmp and Comscore, another measurement competitor. At the same time, Paramount is under extreme pressure to cut costs. The company is about to be acquired by Skydance Media, and its current management team has already begun working to trim $500 million from its operating structure. Skydance Media has articulated a plan under which it would reduce costs by another $1.5 billion. In the memo, Paramount’s Halley vowed to continue to keep buyers and advertisers informed. “We will continue to send you stewardship, plans, etc., in terms of alternative currency, and will work with your teams to provide holistic supply looks at the market, in terms of that data, for use in your upfront planning,” he said. “We understand this is disruptive. We will bear as much of the operational burden as possible, and will continue to strive to be the best partners in the market.”In conclusion, the fall of the Assad regime in 12 days was a result of a confluence of internal and external factors that ultimately proved insurmountable. It serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of authoritarian rule and the power of popular uprisings and international pressure in bringing about political change. The events in Syria should serve as a wake-up call for oppressive regimes worldwide and a rallying cry for democracy and human rights advocates everywhere.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chris Austin's 20 points off of the bench helped lead Portland to a 74-64 victory over Lafayette on Saturday night. Austin shot 6 of 11 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Pilots (5-8). Austin Rapp scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Kelson Gebbers shot 2 for 4 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. Justin Vander Baan led the Leopards (5-7) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and two steals. Lafayette also got 11 points and four assists from Mark Butler. Alex Chaikin also had 11 points. Portland entered halftime up 31-22. Austin paced the team in scoring in the first half with 12 points. Portland used a 14-3 second-half run to come back from a one-point deficit and take the lead at 55-45 with 8:56 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Rapp scored nine second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
As Ali Games gears up for its upcoming releases and initiatives, the gaming world is taking notice. With its ambitious plans, focus on quality, community engagement, esports support, and technological innovation, Ali Games is poised to make a significant impact on the gaming industry. As gamers around the world eagerly anticipate what the company has in store, one thing is clear: Ali Games is ready to shake up the gaming world like never before.As the dust begins to settle and the village seeks to reconcile its differences, one thing remains clear - the importance of open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to listen and understand each other's perspectives. Only through dialogue and cooperation can we hope to overcome misunderstandings and bridge the divides that threaten to tear us apart.
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Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to compete in LPGA tournaments or the eight USGA championships for females under new gender policies published Wednesday. The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law. The updated policies would rule out eligibility for Hailey Davidson, who missed qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open this year by one shot and came up short in LPGA Q-school. Davidson, who turned 32 on Tuesday, began hormone treatments when she was in her early 20s in 2015 and in 2021 underwent gender-affirming surgery, which was required under the LPGA's previous gender policy. She had won this year on a Florida mini-tour called NXXT Golf until the circuit announced in March that players had to be assigned female at birth. “Can't say I didn't see this coming,” Davidson wrote Wednesday on an Instagram story. “Banned from the Epson and the LPGA. All the silence and people wanting to stay ‘neutral’ thanks for absolutely nothing. This happened because of all your silence.” LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who is resigning in January, said the new gender policy "is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach." By making it to the second stage of Q-school, Davidson would have had very limited status on the Epson Tour, the pathway to the LPGA. The LPGA and USGA say their policies were geared toward being inclusive of gender identities and expression while striving for equity in competition. The LPGA said its working group of experts advised that the effects of male puberty allowed for competitive advantages in golf compared with players who had not gone through puberty. “Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who announced Monday that she is resigning in January. "The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions.” Mike Whan, the former LPGA commissioner and now CEO of the USGA, said it developed the updated policy independently and later discovered it was similar to those used by swimming, track and field, and other sports. United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan said the new policy will prevent anyone from having "a competitive advantage based on their gender." “It starts with competitive fairness as the North star,” Whan said in a telephone interview. “We tried not to get into politics, or state by state or any of that stuff. We just simply said, ‘Where would somebody — at least medically today — where do we believe somebody would have a competitive advantage in the field?’ And we needed to draw a line. “We needed to be able to walk into any women's event and say with confidence that nobody here has a competitive advantage based on their gender. And this policy delivers that.” The “Competitive Fairness Gender Policy” for the USGA takes effect for the 2025 championship season that starts with the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball on May 10-14. Qualifying began late this year, though there were no transgender players who took part. “Will that change in the years to come as medicine changes? Probably,” Whan said. “But I think today this stacks up.” The LPGA “Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility” would apply to the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour and qualifying for the tours. Players assigned male at birth must prove they have not experienced any part of puberty beyond the first stage or after age 12, whichever comes first, and then meet limitation standards for testosterone levels. The LPGA begins its 75th season on Jan. 30 with the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground right, dives toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (51) and linebacker Dee Winters during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) South Carolina guard Maddy McDaniel (1) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Janiah Barker (0) and center Lauren Betts (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) Mari Fukada of Japan falls as she competes in the women's Snowboard Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) LSU punter Peyton Todd (38) kneels in prayer before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. LSU won 37-17. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma misses a catch during the fourth day of the first Test cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, left, is hit by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, center, as Eagles wide receiver Parris Campbell (80) looks on during a touchdown run by Barkley in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Los Angeles Kings left wing Warren Foegele, left, trips San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, center, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Olympiacos' Francisco Ortega, right, challenges for the ball with FCSB's David Miculescu during the Europa League league phase soccer match between FCSB and Olympiacos at the National Arena stadium, in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru) Seattle Kraken fans react after a goal by center Matty Beniers against the San Jose Sharks was disallowed due to goaltender interference during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Seattle. The Sharks won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27), center, fight for the puck with Boston Bruins defensemen Parker Wotherspoon (29), left, and Brandon Carlo (25), right during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland competes in the women's Freeski Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin cools off during first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Brazil's Amanda Gutierres, second right, is congratulated by teammate Yasmin, right, after scoring her team's first goal during a soccer international between Brazil and Australia in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Pat Hoelscher) Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) tries to leap over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Luiz Henrique of Brazil's Botafogo, right. is fouled by goalkeeper Everson of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro inside the penalty area during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) England's Alessia Russo, left, and United States' Naomi Girma challenge for the ball during the International friendly women soccer match between England and United States at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Gold medalists Team Netherlands competes in the Team Sprint Women race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Beijing 2024 held at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Melanie Meillard, center, of Switzerland, competes during the second run in a women's World Cup slalom skiing race, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green goes up for a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Brazil's Botafogo soccer fans react during the Copa Libertadores title match against Atletico Mineiro in Argentina, during a watch party at Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Jiyai Shin of Korea watches her shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Australian Open golf championship at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Lara Gut-Behrami, of Switzerland, competes during a women's World Cup giant slalom skiing race, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Killington, Vt. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) reaches for an incomplete pass ahead of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Sent weekly directly to your inbox!
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! fans are hoping Oti Mabuse will win the show as an ultimate finger up to critics who attacked her for returning to work soon after giving birth. The 34-year-old Dancing On Ice judge welcomed her first baby, a daughter who she shares with husband Marius Iepure, 42, at the end of last year. The couple enjoyed a wholesome family Christmas together and Oti was soon back at work at the beginning of this year, taking her judges seat on the ITV ice skating contest. Cruel social media trolls targeted Oti online over the fact she returned to work weeks after giving birth. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional opened up about the awful abuse she received while sitting with Coleen Rooney in the I'm A Celeb camp. Oti explained: "When I had my daughter I went back to work. I did Dancing On Ice and she was eight weeks. And the amount of messages and trolling from women who were like, ‘Stay at home with your baby. Why are you out?’ I was just like, ‘It’s my choice.’ When I went back to work, people deem you a ‘bad mother’ for working." And in the Bush Telegraph, she said: “One of the reasons for me to move on from Strictly was because I really did want to start a family. Even to this day, I find it very difficult to not let all those comments get to me because I’m human.” Viewers watching along were heartbroken by her story and took to X to voice their support - with many vowing to vote for her to win the ITV show. One fan wrote: "Can't believe people send abuse to Oti Mabuse over social media. She comes across as such a lovely woman on TV, & doesn't deserve to have awful comments directed towards her. I hope when she comes out, she sees all of the nice things we are all saying about her on here. #ImACeleb." Another wrote: "Love the discussion between Oti and Coleen about motherhood and decided wether to be a working mother or a housewife easing the kids is refreshing to see. Everyone’s different and everyone’s circumstances are different, so let people be. #ImACeleb #ImACelebity." Another fan wrote: "Manifesting Oti's win... #ImACeleb." And a further viewer commented: "I really have enjoyed the amount all of the campmates have been open with each this year. Lots of deep and meaningful conversations. Been very refreshing #ImaCeleb." Coleen offered her own advice to Oti as she sat beside her. The mum-of-four wrote: "On the outside world , everyone’s got an opinion and you can’t win. That’s why I always say don’t take it to heart, because every individual is different. They do things, they do life differently." Fans enjoyed watching the two women bond, with one writing: "Oti and Coleen are two incredible women! They’re my top two #ImaCeleb." Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
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