viewership
noun
view·er·ship
ˈvyü-ər-ˌship 
: a television audience especially with respect to size or makeup
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The limited availability of real-time viewership for an extensive, simultaneous audience generates a premium atmosphere that advertisers are eager to invest in.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Disney didn’t offer insight into how much of The Rookie‘s viewership came from linear versus streaming, but since streaming has altered many consumers’ viewing habits, the time slot change is not likely to have a drastic impact.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
To put the payout structure into perspective, The Rip’s 90-day viewership numbers would have to rival those of KPop Demon Hunters for the crew to unlock the fifth tier’s maximum compensation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
The data shows that while Reels viewership share goes up, so does all activity on the app.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Disney didn’t offer insight into how much of The Rookie‘s viewership came from linear versus streaming, but since streaming has altered many consumers’ viewing habits, the time slot change is not likely to have a drastic impact.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
To put the payout structure into perspective, The Rip’s 90-day viewership numbers would have to rival those of KPop Demon Hunters for the crew to unlock the fifth tier’s maximum compensation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
The data shows that while Reels viewership share goes up, so does all activity on the app.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Viewership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewership. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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