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Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:27:34 +0000

[...] is a chart from tvbytheNumbers.com showing Nielsen Media Research’s data for the number of viewers of the Superbowl each year, [...]

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Basketball and the media. « Floater Like a Butterfly — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:46:01 +0000

[...] while basketball sits in the backseat, the little brother of sports. The 2009 Superbowl had 98,732,000 viewers (Gorman), game four (the deciding game) of the 2007 World Series had 20,945,000 viewers (2), while [...]

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Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:46:29 +0000

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By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:17:58 +0000

Guy, Nielsen recounted and it turns out Sunday’s game was the most-watched Super Bowl ever. More info here:

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/02/03/super-bowl-xliii-now-most-watched-ever/12044

By: Guy

Guy — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:03:34 +0000

Chart really doesn’t make any sense. I thought it shows Arizona-Pittsburgh was the second viewed Super Bowl ever compared to New York-New England in 2008. But according to the chart it hard more viewers than last year’s Super Bowl making it the most watched in history???

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100.000 Dollar pro Sekunde | JOBlog - der Job & Karriere Blog — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:26:50 +0000

[...] in den USA der SuperBowl stattgefunden. Satte 98 Millionen Menschen (knapp 1/3 aller Amerikaner!) haben zugeschaut, als die Pittsburgh Steelers die Arizona Cardinals im Finale der NFL besiegt haben! Damit war der [...]

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Now, that was some catch! - Page 3 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:53:35 +0000

[...] the last 20 yrs. See the following links for the objective facts…the TV viewership numbers http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/01/18/historical-super-bowl-tv-ratings/11044 Notice an upward graph number since 2006? this raw TV viewership number reflect an increase of 90m [...]

By: aletorro

aletorro — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:16:02 +0000

I would bet it will break the 90 million mark, but for how much? I don’t know… maybe not more than 91

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By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:32:48 +0000

The only way a Superbowl will break the 100 million ceiling in at least 10 years is if it’s Patriots/Giants vs. a Los-Angels team (which will never happen).

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:01:58 +0000

I too think Seattle/Pittsburgh will be a good measuring stick, and will go with a smidge over 90 million, say 90.3

It’s actually surprising how few extra viewers last year’s matchup had, given the advantages (first team going for 19-0, biggest TV market, etc.). 100 million seems to be the absolute ceiling for Superbowls (barring major population increases).

By: clutz

clutz — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:20:22 +0000

This comment actually goes better on this thread than the Sunday ratings thread. Sorry for cross-posting indiscriminately .

Lots of “history in the making” this year: I believe Tomlin could be the youngest coach to win the SB? The Steelers could be the first team ever to win six SB’s. Arizona is enjoying their first ever Bowl venture. Still, with small-market teams here, numbers may dip a bit from the past couple SB’s. I’d say we’ll crack 90 million, but not by much? Perhaps 91 million-ish?

By: JP

JP — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:52:27 +0000

what i meant to say he’ll be the second black head coach to win a super bowl. I dont think it matters but it will be brought up before the game and after (if the steelers win).

This is NBC only bright spot right now. after the super bowl they’ll fall back to fourth place. They may finish the season tied for 3rd this year with ABC. How about that for CHANGE.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:55:40 +0000

I’m going to say it breaks 90 mil. I think the cinderella story that is the Cardinals will actually draw viewers. America loves an underdog.

By: josie

josie — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:29:35 +0000

Down, but not so bad that NBC wont be able to pay the light bill. The real question (and the main viewing draw when it’s two smaller market teams playing)is how much money will corporate America(outside of Budweizer, of course) able to pour into the actual ads. I have a feeling there’ll only be a handful of Bowl-only advertizing this year.

By: rob

rob — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:07:57 +0000

u should do a chart with total viewers as well…last years was #1 with 148,300,000.

By: dave

dave — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:06:20 +0000

Not only was last year two of the biggest markets, with an undefeated team, but the game stayed exciting til the very last second so it’s not like many skipped the 4th quarter.

This year looks to drop just over 90, about the same numbers last time Pittsburgh was in it. No more than 93 if it stays exciting. No less than 88 if it’s a bad game.

Official guess: 91,100,000 viewers

By: Jared

Jared — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:29:54 +0000

Actually JP, Tomlin will be the third. Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith were the first 2, and they got there the same year, Colts vs. Bears.
There really is almost no way the numbers top last year: no team is trying to go undefeated and no team is in the largest TV market.
The Steelers are a pretty popular team around the country, so that will certainly help NBC’s ratings. I personally will be watching because I’m a Warner fan.
Either way though, no matter what numbers, its the Super Bowl, the ratings are going to be high.

By: Andy McNab

Andy McNab — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:25:29 +0000

I guess 1 trillion people, because that’s the number Baracks first stimulus package will be. And he will sign the bill into law on Super Bowl and he will thus save America and the worlds economy.

All hail!

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:45:56 +0000

I don’t think it breaks 90. Just barely, but I’m thinking it’ll look more like 2003 or 2004.

By: JP

JP — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:31:31 +0000

i think the game will be close. Good story lines from coach Tomlin being the second black coach in the super bowl (does that really matter) to Ken Whisnhunt coach against his old team and the quterbacks playing in game for their second ring in Warner and Rothlisberger.

The one of the few bright spots for NBC this TV season will be this game.

I predict the same rating as the Steelers vs Seahawks in 2006 41.6/62 share (91 million viewers)

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:46:34 +0000

GO STEELERS!
LET’S KICK SOME ARIZONA BUTTS!

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:38:18 +0000

I’d bet a lot of pride points that this Super Bowl is viewed by less than last years.

By: sam

sam — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:34:18 +0000

HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO PITTSBURGHS GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!