CNN, MSNBC, Hulu: Jackson drives live streams
Based on preliminary figures, it is clear that large audiences watched the Michael Jackson memorial service online Tuesday. But it looks as though the overall audience might wind up being smaller than the one for President Barack Obama's inauguration.
CNN.com, one of the largest sites, reported 9.7 million live video streams from midnight Monday to 5 p.m. Tuesday. More cmplete figures will be available later today. Hulu has not yet released its metrics, but said its live video stream traffic was second only to the one it had for Obama's inauguration.
MSNBC.com, meanwhile told the Hollywood Reporter, that its total of 3 million live video streams set a record -- 50 percent higher than its traffic for the inauguration.
CNN's figures come from Omniture, an independent Web measuring service. All sites are promsiing full numbers later today.
Given the number of sites, the audience is sure to be enormous. What is not certain is whether or not it will top the Obama ceremonies.
Comments
I wonder when MSNBC will be annointed with the magic "high definition" broadcast. It kills their numbers when they go up against CNN (or FOX) for an event where the anchor's personality is not an influence.
Posted by: Jim Considine | July 9, 2009 9:38 AM
I'm trying to find footage that I saw on tv of mickal jackson being interviewed by police in 92 or 93
Posted by: chip | July 9, 2009 11:48 AM
Chip,
I am not sure if this is what you are looking for??
http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/michael-jackson-interview-60-minutes-part-2/20193129
Posted by: Sherry T. | July 10, 2009 12:41 PM