Today's update improves the live audience system, making viewer numbers more consistent, dynamic, and informative.
The Now Playing viewer count now uses the same calculation as the recorded hourly peak, updates every 10 minutes, and includes a detailed demographic breakdown that always matches the total audience.
Live Viewers Now Match Recorded Stats
The live viewer count now uses the exact same calculation as the recorded hourly audience.
This includes factors such as:
Rival competition
Lead-in effects
Season premieres
Flagship bonuses
What you see during the broadcast is now the same value that gets recorded for the hour.
Viewers Fluctuate Every 10 Minutes
The live audience now changes every 10-minute slot, creating a more dynamic ratings experience.
Each hour records the highest live viewer count reached during that hour, so the peak you see during the broadcast is the value that gets saved.
Live Demographic Breakdown
The Now Playing strip now includes a live audience breakdown by demographic:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Seniors
Families
Each demographic displays its current viewer count and updates alongside the main audience figure every 10 minutes.
Stats Now Add Up Exactly
The demographic values and total audience are now calculated together to ensure the numbers always match.
The displayed total is the sum of the rounded demographic counts, so the individual groups will always add up exactly to the total audience shown.
Why These Changes?
Viewer statistics should always tell a consistent story.
The live number should match the recorded result, the audience should feel responsive as programming changes, and the demographic breakdown should accurately explain where your viewers are coming from.
Watch your audience, track your demographics, and see exactly how your programming performs in real time.