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Record Breaking Olympics

China's Beijing Olympic Games is Most Watched Event EVER

— August 25, 2008 — Marketing
Congratulations China: the numbers are in and it’s official now, the Beijing Olympic 2008 Games are the most-watched event in US TV history, ever.

Nielsen Media Research has verified that 211 million viewers tuned in to China's Olympics on NBC Universal’s broadcast network and cable channels through 16 days of coverage. This beats the previous record-holder, the 1996 Atlanta Games, by 2 million.

NBC still has another day of coverage that includes China's Olympic closing ceremonies, so the total is bound to grow even more. Olympic games that are hosted in the North American time zone usually have an edge over those hosted abroad, so that makes China's feat even more impressive.

Also, in a world of declining TV ratings and competing Internet feeds, NBC boasted 11% higher ratings (averaging 27.7 million viewers per night) than its coverage of the Athens Games in 2004.

Many are attributing this huge success to Michael Phelps and his successful historic quest to earn 8 Olympic Golds at Beijing, China.

London has big shoes to fill in 2012. Now, if they manage to put David Beckham in a speedo, they might have a shot…
Trend Themes
1. Increased TV Viewership - The Beijing Olympic Games set a new record for TV viewership, presenting opportunities for advertisers to reach a larger audience.
2. Growing Interest in International Sporting Events - The success of the Beijing Olympics highlights the increasing global interest in major sporting events, opening up opportunities for travel and tourism industries.
3. Sports Marketing and Sponsorship - The achievement of Michael Phelps and the overall success of the Beijing Olympics present great opportunities for brands to engage in sports marketing and secure sponsorship deals.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The record-breaking viewership of the Beijing Olympics creates new avenues for advertisers to reach a wider audience and explore innovative advertising strategies.
2. Travel and Tourism - The increased interest in international sporting events, as shown by the Beijing Olympics, offers lucrative opportunities for the travel and tourism industry to cater to sports fans traveling to future events.
3. Sports and Entertainment - The success of the Beijing Olympics and the popularity of athletes like Michael Phelps provide the sports and entertainment industry with opportunities to leverage their platforms and engage with a global audience.
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