For Some Stations, Sweeps End in a Virtual Tie

By Andrew Gauthier 

TVSpy

Figures are still coming in for November sweeps, with many stations around the country locked in dead heats for ratings supremacy. Here’s a snapshot of the results in a few of markets…

Providence
WJAR newscasts are the most popular overall but WPRI finished in #1 for 11 p.m. WJAR news director Chris Lanni is calling the 11 p.m. results a “statistical tie.” More…

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Tampa Bay
WTVT saw a slight decrease in total viewers from a year ago but its newscasts were able to maintain at the top for morning and early evening. More…

Cincinnati
The morning news race is as tight as it could be with less than a point separating four stations for the 6 a.m hour. WKRC finished on top with WXIX finishing in a very close fourth place. More…

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