Convergent TV Nielsen Will Finally Stop Using Paper TV Diaries in 2018 The antiquated method is still relied on in 140 local markets By Jason Lynch September 14, 2016 RIP, Nielsen paper TV diaries. Eventually. Jason Lynch @jasonlynch jason.lynch@adweek.com Jason Lynch is TV Editor at Adweek, overseeing trends, technology, personalities and programming across broadcast, cable and streaming video. Recommended articles