“Mad Men” RETURNS TO AMC FOR
Unforgettable FINAL SEASON
SEASON SEVEN PREMIERE DELIVERS 2.3 MILLION VIEWERS, 1.1 MILLION ADULTS 25-54
NEW EPISODE OF “TURN” DELIVERS
1.9 MILLION VIEWERS
NEW YORK, NY – April 14, 2014 – “Mad Men” returned to AMC last night for the first of 14 episodes that will cap the show’s acclaimed and award-winning run. The season seven premiere, “Time Zones,” delivered 2.3 million total viewers and 1.1 million adults 25-54.
“Sharing a Sunday night premiere episode of Mad Men on AMC is a uniquely satisfying experience as a fan, and something we never take for granted as a network. Congratulations and thank you to Matthew Weiner and his remarkable team, both on-air and off, for, once again, treating us all to the rarest of entertainment air,” said Charlie Collier, AMC president. “We happily welcome back Mad Men.”
Key Nielsen Highlights for “Mad Men’s” season seven premiere:
10pm airing: 1.5 HH national rating with 2.3 million viewers
10pm airing: 1.1 million Adults 25-54
10pm airing: 1.0 million Adults 18-49
Source: Nielsen, L+SD Fast National Ratings (4/13/14)
Key Nielsen Highlights for “Turn” second episode:
9pm airing: 1.1 HH national rating with 1.9 million viewers
9pm airing: 747K viewers - Adults 25-54
9pm airing: 774K viewers - Adults 18-49
Source: Nielsen, L+SD Fast National Ratings (4/13/14)
“Mad Men” is the most upscale show on ad-supported television among adults 18-49, and sees significant time-shifting activity. The premiere episode is currently the #1 television show on iTunes, and the show is the #1 season pass on iTunes. In social media, “Mad Men” was one of the top trending topics on Facebook Sunday and Monday and last night’s premiere generated several Twitter trends including Neve Campbell, Ken Cosgrove, Freddie Rumsen and Pete Campbell.
Source: Nielsen. L+SD. (12/31/12-12/29/13), M-Su 8p-11p, Ad-supported networks, Proj (000) % comp A18-49 HHI $100K+. Excludes specials, repeats, and breakouts. Type code general drama excludes reality. Qual avail upon request.
Created by Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate, “Mad Men” made history as the first basic cable series ever to win the Emmy® for Outstanding Drama Series in four consecutive years. Set in 1960s New York, “Mad Men” is a sexy and provocative drama that follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row, and boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history with “The Walking Dead.” AMC’s original drama series include “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead,” “Hell On Wheels,” “Turn,” “Halt and Catch Fire” and the forthcoming “Breaking Bad” spinoff, “Better Call Saul.” AMC also explores authentic worlds with bold characters through its slate of unscripted original series like “Comic Book Men,” “Small Town Security,” “Talking Dead,” “Game of Arms” and “Freakshow.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, Sundance Channel, and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has 34 television shows on 22 networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show and the critically-acclaimed series Orange is the New Black.
Unforgettable FINAL SEASON
SEASON SEVEN PREMIERE DELIVERS 2.3 MILLION VIEWERS, 1.1 MILLION ADULTS 25-54
NEW EPISODE OF “TURN” DELIVERS
1.9 MILLION VIEWERS
NEW YORK, NY – April 14, 2014 – “Mad Men” returned to AMC last night for the first of 14 episodes that will cap the show’s acclaimed and award-winning run. The season seven premiere, “Time Zones,” delivered 2.3 million total viewers and 1.1 million adults 25-54.
“Sharing a Sunday night premiere episode of Mad Men on AMC is a uniquely satisfying experience as a fan, and something we never take for granted as a network. Congratulations and thank you to Matthew Weiner and his remarkable team, both on-air and off, for, once again, treating us all to the rarest of entertainment air,” said Charlie Collier, AMC president. “We happily welcome back Mad Men.”
Key Nielsen Highlights for “Mad Men’s” season seven premiere:
10pm airing: 1.5 HH national rating with 2.3 million viewers
10pm airing: 1.1 million Adults 25-54
10pm airing: 1.0 million Adults 18-49
Source: Nielsen, L+SD Fast National Ratings (4/13/14)
Key Nielsen Highlights for “Turn” second episode:
9pm airing: 1.1 HH national rating with 1.9 million viewers
9pm airing: 747K viewers - Adults 25-54
9pm airing: 774K viewers - Adults 18-49
Source: Nielsen, L+SD Fast National Ratings (4/13/14)
“Mad Men” is the most upscale show on ad-supported television among adults 18-49, and sees significant time-shifting activity. The premiere episode is currently the #1 television show on iTunes, and the show is the #1 season pass on iTunes. In social media, “Mad Men” was one of the top trending topics on Facebook Sunday and Monday and last night’s premiere generated several Twitter trends including Neve Campbell, Ken Cosgrove, Freddie Rumsen and Pete Campbell.
Source: Nielsen. L+SD. (12/31/12-12/29/13), M-Su 8p-11p, Ad-supported networks, Proj (000) % comp A18-49 HHI $100K+. Excludes specials, repeats, and breakouts. Type code general drama excludes reality. Qual avail upon request.
Created by Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate, “Mad Men” made history as the first basic cable series ever to win the Emmy® for Outstanding Drama Series in four consecutive years. Set in 1960s New York, “Mad Men” is a sexy and provocative drama that follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row, and boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history with “The Walking Dead.” AMC’s original drama series include “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead,” “Hell On Wheels,” “Turn,” “Halt and Catch Fire” and the forthcoming “Breaking Bad” spinoff, “Better Call Saul.” AMC also explores authentic worlds with bold characters through its slate of unscripted original series like “Comic Book Men,” “Small Town Security,” “Talking Dead,” “Game of Arms” and “Freakshow.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, Sundance Channel, and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has 34 television shows on 22 networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show and the critically-acclaimed series Orange is the New Black.
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