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Nielsen Makes Paramount Data Less Easy to Analyze in Measurement Fight

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Paramount puts the squeeze on Nielsen data, making it tougher for advertisers to gauge viewership of hit shows like '60 Minutes' and 'Yellowstone'.
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  • Paramount's ad sales chief John Halley sent a memo to major ad agencies, signaling the network's plan to make Nielsen data less accessible.
  • The move is part of Paramount's fight to regain control of its audience measurement data, which could give them an edge in negotiations with advertisers.
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John Halley, Paramount Global, Nielsen, 60 Minutes, Yellowstone
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