How things have changed

[Bruce]

What is "other" on that Nielsen chart? The FAQ's don't really make it clear. Do you know any specific examples what an "other" would be?

From the site-

Within The Gauge, "other" includes all other TV usage that does not fall into the broadcast, cable or streaming categories. This primarily includes all other tuning (unmeasured sources), unmeasured video on demand (VOD), audio streaming, gaming and other device (DVD playback) use.

 

[Juan]

What is "other" on that Nielsen chart? The FAQ's don't really make it clear. Do you know any specific examples what an "other" would be?

Also I found this chart to be interesting and fun
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Probably DVDs or something like that

 

[MrMars]

What is "other" on that Nielsen chart? The FAQ's don't really make it clear. Do you know any specific examples what an "other" would be?

Also I found this chart to be interesting and fun
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I would imagine "other streaming" are the streaming services not on the chart. DirecTV, Fubo, Frndly, Philo, MLB, NBA, RSNs, Xumo, Plex are some examples but they are many more.

 

[Bruce]

I would imagine "other streaming" are the streaming services not on the chart. DirecTV, Fubo, Frndly, Philo, MLB, NBA, RSNs, Xumo, Plex are some examples but they are many more.

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Mar 21, 2025

What is "other" on that Nielsen chart? The FAQ's don't really make it clear. Do you know any specific examples what an "other" would be?

From the site-

Within The Gauge, "other" includes all other TV usage that does not fall into the broadcast, cable or streaming categories. This primarily includes all other tuning (unmeasured sources), unmeasured video on demand (VOD), audio streaming, gaming and other device (DVD playback) use.

• Bruce

 

[Jimbo]

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Mar 21, 2025

What is "other" on that Nielsen chart? The FAQ's don't really make it clear. Do you know any specific examples what an "other" would be?

From the site-

Within The Gauge, "other" includes all other TV usage that does not fall into the broadcast, cable or streaming categories. This primarily includes all other tuning (unmeasured sources), unmeasured video on demand (VOD), audio streaming, gaming and other device (DVD playback) use.

• Bruce

This IS the "How Things Have Changed" Thread ...

 

[ncted]

Not just the US: Nearly half of Canadians have cut cable entirely: report

 

[Bruce]

I have been posting about this for awhile, but why are people paying over $120 a month, when the vast majority of content is reruns, most of that, is available for free via the Pluto TV type services.

I want new content, in the best quality available, hence why I am a cord cutter-

A search of TV schedules for basic cable paints a bleak picture: Over the course of a recent week, there was not one listing for a newly created episode of scripted television on over 100 channels reviewed by MarketWatch.

These days, almost all newly created programs are made for streaming, with little of that programming ever appearing on basic cable — a service that more than 60 million homes in the U.S. still receive and often pay over $100 a month for.

A decade ago, basic-cable channels produced a record-high 186 scripted original series, with hit shows like "The Walking Dead" and "The Americans" leading the way, according to a report analyzing programming put out annually by FX Networks

Now the number of new scripted series made for cable audiences is nearly zero, with customers left with little more than a zombie landscape of reality-show reruns, old movies and hours-long blocks of "Law & Order," "NCIS" and "Friends."

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-era-of-zombie-television-why-is-there-never-anything-to-watch-on-cable-f397f6b9

 

[TNGuy84]

Either they're old and don't know anything about streaming tech, or they don't like change. I haven't used cable TV in the home in over 8 years. I transitioned to Sling after cutting the cord and tried other stuff, but now I just use whatever out there is free. My Tablo has some pretty good Fast channels loaded on it, and I've been catching up on a recent season of Creepshow. It's not worth it to pay for TV these days.

 

[Bruce]

New The Gauge report is out, streaming is only .7 behind Broadcast and Cable combined-

 

[ncted]

New The Gauge report is out, streaming is only .7 behind Broadcast and Cable combined-

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Interesting that Paramount now includes Pluto.

 

[Bruce]

Interesting that Paramount now includes Pluto.

And Disney includes ESPN+ & Hulu.

 

[b4pjoe]

And Disney includes ESPN+ & Hulu.

And Warner/Discovery includes viewing on Discovery+ and Max. That 1.5% is not a good number for a service that used to be called HBO. The fact that Warner/Discovery is lower than Roku Channel and Tubi is sad. The only thing worse is Peacock and that is only by .1%.

 

[savarese04]

And Warner/Discovery includes viewing on Discovery+ and Max. That 1.5% is not a good number for a service that used to be called HBO. The fact that Warner/Discovery is lower than Roku Channel and Tubi is sad. The only thing worse is Peacock and that is only by .1%.

Surprised Peacock is so low given that comcast gives it to all their internet customers for free. you'd think they'd at least get some viewers out of that massive install base.

 

[Bruce]

Surprised Peacock is so low given that comcast gives it to all their internet customers for free. you'd think they'd at least get some viewers out of that massive install base.

Only a NOW TV, Gigabit Internet, or Xfinity Rewards Diamond or Platinum customer receives it for free.

They changed it from all subscribers to only the above listed about 2 years ago.

I had it for free in Michigan before the move to Florida, such a worthless service then, that is finally getting better.

Peacock Premium promotional offers overview

Learn more about the Peacock Premium promotional offers available to some customers.

www.xfinity.com

 

[Bruce]

Movie Theaters are about to be placed on the endangered list, just like Traditional Pay TV, Magazines, Printed Books ( including comics), Music and TV/Movie Discs were about 7 years ago, due to streaming/internet-

The home entertainment market is now more than 7 times bigger than the box office in the US, as it hit $57.17 billion in 2024. Disc sales continued to slide, dropping below $1 billion.

US home entertainment grew 21% in 2024, discs down 23%

Home entertainment is now more than 7 times bigger than the box office

www.flatpanelshd.com

 

[ncted]

YouTube turns 20 years old. How it changed TV as we know it

Over the last two decades, YouTube has transitioned from a place with amateur videos to one that's become a major force in TV with billions of global viewers and hosting some of the world's largest concerts and sports games.

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"Google-owned YouTube's revenue last year was estimated to be $54.2 billion, which would make it the second-largest media company behind Walt Disney Co., according to a recent report from research firm MoffettNathanson, which called YouTube "the new king of all media.""

 

[Bruce]

This pretty much agrees with what I have been posting the last couple of years-

How USA Networks 14 Hours a Day of Law & Order Are Driving People to Cut The Cord | Cord Cutters News

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, USA Network’s programming schedule exemplifies a growing frustration among cable TV subscribers: a relentless cycle of reruns. The network’s lineup features 14 hours of Law & Order episodes, one Premier League soccer match in the morning, and a single movie, Creed III...

cordcuttersnews.com

And it is not just USA, also TNT, TBS are all rerun channels, no new scripted content, channels that have cut their content budgets to about 50-75% less, AMC, BBC America, ScFy, Freeform, Disney Channels, etc.

The only one not to cut, FX, because it is all on Hulu, along with licensing the shows to other countries.

From the article-

The question looms: why pay for cable when most of its content is reruns or available elsewhere? For many, the answer is clear—there's little reason to. As cable networks lean on recycled programming, they risk alienating viewers who demand variety and convenience. If trends continue, cable TV may soon be a relic, overtaken by a streaming revolution that puts choice back in viewers' hands.

 

[dishdude]

The question looms: why pay for cable when most of its content is reruns or available elsewhere? For many, the answer is clear—there's little reason to. As cable networks lean on recycled programming, they risk alienating viewers who demand variety and convenience. If trends continue, cable TV may soon be a relic, overtaken by a streaming revolution that puts choice back in viewers' hands.

May soon be? It already is!

 

[Bruce]

May soon be? It already is!

I have been meaning to ask you, have you thought about dropping Dish, for the new DirecTV MyEntertainment package, includes all the News Channels, plus all the main cable channels, but no sports or locals, which you never watch, only $35 a month, can just use TV apps or a Roku type box, so no box charge, free DVR.

Also includes the with Commercials of MAX, Hulu and Disney.

https://www.directv.com/shop/build/configure/

 

[dishdude]

I have been meaning to ask you, have you thought about dropping Dish, for the new DirecTV MyEntertainment package, includes all the News Channels, plus all the main cable channels, but no sports or locals, which you never watch, only $35 a month, can just use TV apps or a Roku type box, so no box charge, free DVR.

Also includes the with Commercials of MAX, Hulu and Disney.

https://www.directv.com/shop/build/configure/

I have a great deal on Dish, and my credit card includes ad versions of Max/Hulu/Disney. Of the 3, I've only ever used Max.