Fox News topped primetime in 2024, averaging 2.38 million viewers, up 30% from a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.22 million, up 1%, and CNN posted 685,000, up 18%. In the 25-54 news demo, Fox News was up 40% to an average of 294,000, followed by CNN with 147,000 up 17%, and MSNBC with 133,000 up 9%.
In total day, Fox News averaged 1.46 million viewers, up 21%, followed by MSNBC with 791,000, up 2%, and CNN with 481,000, which was flat. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 186,000, up 26%, followed by CNN with 91,000, down 3%, and MSNBC with 84,000, down 2%.
Since the election, Fox News said it has drawn 72% of the primetime cable news audience, with MSNBC averaging 576,000 viewers, down 57% from the period of 2024 up to Election Day, and CNN averaging 378,000, down 49%.
For the year, the highest-rated cable news show was Fox News’ The Five, averaging 3.4 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 3.1 million, Hannity with 2.8 million, Gutfeld! with 2.54 million and The Ingraham Angle with 2.51 million. In the 25-54 demo, Gutfeld! topped with 355,000, followed by Jesse Watters with 352,000, Hannity with 341,000, The Five with 331,000 and Ingraham Angle with 278,000.
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Adweek provides a comprehensive overview of how major news networks performed in 2024. Here are some key highlights:
ABC News: Achieved significant viewership milestones, including the most-watched presidential debate in 16 years and strong performances from "Good Morning America" and "World News Tonight with David Muir".
CNN: Recorded its highest viewership for the presidential debate between Biden and Trump, and saw notable digital engagement.
Fox News: Maintained its position as the top-rated network during the presidential election season, with strong performances from shows like "The Five" and "Gutfeld!".
NBC News: "Today" show and "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" had impressive viewership, with "Today" becoming the No. 1 morning show.
MSNBC: Achieved its best performance ever for a presidential election, with strong viewership during major news events.
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