Australia's Seven has 'greatest Games ever'

August 25, 2008 With a two-hour time difference between Beijing and the east coast of Australia, and a 46-medal tally nearly equaling the nation's Athens haul, the Games provided Seven with a ratings and revenue bonanza. The network's primetime share, meanwhile, averaged more than 42% and average viewers were in excess of 2 million each night. "The Seven Media Group's broadcast of the Games set a new benchmark as the biggest single revenue event in Australian television history," Leckie said.

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