Content Queens—Sweeney, Dubuc Talk Measurement, Multiplatform
At separate conferences Thurs, Disney co-chair Anne Sweeney and History/Lifetime pres/gm Nancy Dubuc echoed the increasingly common refrain that better measurement across platforms isn’t just key—it’s a must. Each made the case for monetizing C7 ratings and alternative measurement platforms. Here’s more from the execs on TV Everywhere, Netflix and other topics.
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