On Tuesday, CNN managed to beat Fox News in the 25-54 demo at every hour. The success could be in part because CNN had live coverage of the Ferguson riots around the clock, with CNN International being simulcast and Jake Tapper anchoring in the overnight hours. CNN has seen ratings […]
Americans turned to cable news yesterday when new developments in the Michael Brown shooting occurred, including the announcement of no indictment and the following riots. CNN saw the most gains, especially in the important 25-54 demo. That is the demo used by advertisers. From 4 PM to midnight, CNN won […]
On Election Night, Fox News and Fox Business are going with the status quo. On Fox News, Megyn Kelly and Bret Baier will anchor coverage beginning at 6 PM. The coverage will continue using the America’s Election HQ branding. Bill Hemmer will have what Fox is calling the “Bill-board” where […]
Note: All times are in ET. Last night’s coverage of Robin Williams’s death caused CNN to top Fox News several hours in the important 25-54 demo. While total viewers are also measured, the demo is the one used by advertisers. Fox News won in total viewers, however CNN’s total viewers […]
Gawker has published an article alleging that Shep Smith wished to come out publicly and due to that, he lost the 7 P.M. timeslot. The article tries to spin Smith’s promotion as a breaking news anchor as actually a demotion. Politico’s Dylan Byers has found many holes in the story. […]
