Fox News Notches Rare Wins Over Broadcast Networks as Ratings Surge, CNN Hits Quarterly Demo Low
Briefly

In the second quarter, Fox News achieved significant ratings success, averaging over three million viewers during weekday prime time, surpassing competitors like CBS and NBC. The network saw a 25% year-over-year increase in total day viewers, marking its second-highest rated quarter. In contrast, CNN faced declines, recording its worst-ever quarter with only 71,000 viewers in the critical younger demographic. Despite these challenges, CNN reported growth in digital engagement and a notable ratings boost from a widely viewed production, reflecting changes in viewer consumption patterns.
Fox News posted strong ratings in the second quarter, averaging just over three million viewers during weekday prime time and achieving its second-highest rated quarter in network history.
CNN recorded its worst quarter in history for younger viewers, averaging only 71,000 in the key 25-54 age demographic, marking a substantial decline from previous years.
While CNN experienced traditional viewership declines, the network reported increased engagement with its digital platforms, highlighting a strategic shift toward a direct-to-consumer subscription model.
Despite lower total viewers, CNN noted a significant ratings boost from George Clooney's production, which drew 7.3 million viewers and marked an uptick in their overall digital performance.
Read at www.mediaite.com
[
|
]