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title: This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines
description: "So much news, so little time. Take five with our #FridayFive. Don't miss the top headlines from January 20-24."
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# [This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines](https://blog.castandcrew.com/fridayfive_january20)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 01/24/2025

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**Streaming**

**Holiday Highs: December Sees Rise in Streaming Viewership**   
In December, streaming made up 43.3% of total TV watch time, with YouTube and Prime Video hitting new records. Traditional broadcast and cable saw declines in scripted dramas and news, but sports boosted viewership. 

 

**Measurement**

**MRC Approves: Nielsen’s New Measurement System**   
Nielsen's "Big Data + Panel" TV measurement system has earned accreditation from the Media Rating Council, becoming the first to gain approval for this hybrid approach. It combines data from 75 million digital devices with a 100,000-person panel for more accurate audience measurement. 

 

International

**Promoting French Cinema: Local Companies Launch New Fund**   
French companies Accor, Vranken-Pommery Monopole, and BNP Paribas have launched a three-year fund to promote French film and TV globally, managed by Unifrance. The fund will support talent initiatives, events, and help cover rising travel and hospitality costs. 

 

**DEI**

150 Diverse Films: Inclusive List Celebrates 2023   
Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative unveiled the 2023 Inclusive List, showcasing 150 films from 2019 to 2023, including The Woman King, A Thousand and One, and Barbie, for their diverse representation. The report also honors directors and editors prioritizing inclusivity. 

 

**Sports**

**Streaming Sports: Xfinity ****Introduces N****ew Slimmed-Down Bundle**   
Listen up, sports and news fans—Comcast Xfinity has launched the $70/month Sports & News TV bundle, which includes major networks, cable channels, Peacock, and cloud DVR. The package offers a focused live TV experience in the post-venue pay-TV era. 

 

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