Nielsen: “Live plus three” ratings may come to local TV
Nielsen last week told clients it is considering switching the standard for local TV ratings to the current national standard of “live plus three” or C3, which measures time-shifted viewership for three days following a live broadcast. Currently, Nielsen measures time-shifted viewing of local stations on a “live plus seven” basis. MediaPost Communications

EMI expected to cut as many as 2,000 jobs
EMI, the U.K.-based record label could cut as many as 2,000 positions at the 5,500-employee company, as part of a major restructuring plan by new owner Guy Hands. It is also reported that marketing expenses may be slashed. BBC, The Wall Street Journal (subscription required)

• Will EMI woes prompt IFPI-RIAA merger?: If music giant EMI withdraws its financial backing, industry groups IFPI and RIAA could end up merging, according to this article. EMI reportedly is considering pulling its financial backing from the groups by March 31, unless they make major changes. Ars Technica

Other News

• “Idol” worship for ad buyers
  Los Angeles Times

• NBC closes in on Olympic ad sales record
  Adweek

• ABC Studios halts almost 30 production deals, other TV studios expected to follow
  The Hollywood Reporter

• CES attendance down an estimated 10% this year: Attendance for the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, which wrapped Jan. 10, was down from 143,695 last year to an estimated 130,000 attendees this year. Final attendance figures will be available in May. TVWeek.com