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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Reedy

NBC’s Winter Olympics viewing figures skyrocket as gamble pays off

Viewing figures on NBC were up 94 per cent compared to Beijing for the Winter Olympics in Italy (Ashley Landis/AP) - (AP)

Concerns over NBC’s substantial $7.75 billion investment in US Olympic media rights through 2032 appear to have been assuaged, as the broadcaster recorded its most-watched Winter Games in 12 years.

The significant viewership figures suggest a strong return on the 2014 deal, which many had initially questioned.

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