Mediagazer: Nielsen Turns The ‘Channel’ Off, Permanently (Joe Mandese/MediaPost)

4:15 PM ET, May 2, 2010

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Joe Mandese / MediaPost:

Nielsen Turns The ‘Channel’ Off, Permanently — In a move that is a bit ironic and very symbolic for the television industry, Nielsen Wednesday said it has effectively turned off the TV channel. As part of the release of an annual report on America's television audiences …

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James Rainey / Los Angeles Times:

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