How the Hell Do Nielsen Ratings Actually Work?

How the Hell Do Nielsen Ratings Actually Work?

Matt is joined by Nielsen’s Brian Fuhrer to explain the mysterious world of ratings and how they actually work in 2025. They get into how Nielsen literally tracks viewing habits, how that has changed over the years, and how they now track out-of-home viewing. Then, they look at a surprising metric about the Oscars ratings, discuss how streaming is improving ratings among younger demos, and which shows are the most influential in terms of attracting a younger audience (03:00). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for the new Bong Joon-ho film, ‘Mickey 17’ (25:53). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here. Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Brian Fuhrer Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

Can Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

Matt is joined by LightShed media analyst Rich Greenfield to talk about Netflix’s latest earning reports and how it can accomplish its ambitious goals for the future. With Netflix being valued at abou...

23 Apr 202532min

How Did ‘Sinners’ Really Do This Weekend?

How Did ‘Sinners’ Really Do This Weekend?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Franklin Leonard, a film executive and founder of the Black List, to discuss the weekend box office performance of ‘Sinners’, the road it has to become pro...

21 Apr 202534min

What Streamers Really Want From Their Sitcoms, With a Netflix Showrunner

What Streamers Really Want From Their Sitcoms, With a Netflix Showrunner

Matt is joined by David Stassen, co-creator of Netflix’s ‘Running Point,’ to talk about the many ways that TV comedy has changed in the streaming era. Dave uses his experience as a working writer and ...

17 Apr 202534min

David Zaslav and the Dying Era of Media Moguls

David Zaslav and the Dying Era of Media Moguls

Matt is joined by journalist Michael Wolff to discuss his latest profile on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in New York Magazine. They talk about whether—despite the bad press—he is actually d...

15 Apr 202532min

The Trump Tariff Pain Index: Who Suffers the Most in Hollywood?

The Trump Tariff Pain Index: Who Suffers the Most in Hollywood?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to parse the media landscape and determine which companies are most vulnerable amid the Trump tariff chaos. They discuss how much this volatility will cost the...

14 Apr 202532min

Coachella and the Changing Music Festival Hierarchy

Coachella and the Changing Music Festival Hierarchy

It’s Coachella weekend, so Matt is joined by Dave Brooks, the senior director of touring at Billboard, to discuss all things music festivals. David gives us the latest on Coachella: how it's been doin...

11 Apr 202532min

Director Eli Roth Will Kill You On-Screen for $1 Million

Director Eli Roth Will Kill You On-Screen for $1 Million

Matt is joined by director Eli Roth to discuss his new, all-encompassing horror media company the Horror Section, which allows horror lovers to “own” a portion of the company and share in the profits....

9 Apr 202532min

A ‘Minecraft’ Megahit and the Studios Best Suited for Gen Z and Beyond

A ‘Minecraft’ Megahit and the Studios Best Suited for Gen Z and Beyond

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the first surprise blockbuster of 2025, ‘A Minecraft Movie’; who deserves credit; what its success says about the current moment in IP-driven moviem...

7 Apr 202531min

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