The Nielsen people have updated the local market rankings for the 2007 ratings season. Miami-Ft. Lauderdale is now back to where it was in 2001, the 16th largest TV market down from 17th and growing allegedly by 15,660 households. In 2001 Nielsen demoted us to a 17 causing many to wonder how that’s possible with the growth South Florida is experiencing.
The big shocker would probably have to be Boston moving up to 7th largest from the 5th. Ironically in 2004 Boston was upgraded to the 5th largest TV market from 6!
Ft. Myers-Naples is now 64th, from 66th previously. Strangely West Palm Beach remains unchanged!
The new ranks go into effect September 23 2006
Nielsen Press Release /via LostRemote/
Nielsen Reports 1.1% increase in U.S. Television Households for the 2006-2007 Season
