{"id":2381138,"date":"2024-12-17T17:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-dominates-ratings-with-near-decade-best-cable-news-viewership-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:55:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:55:17","slug":"fox-news-dominates-ratings-with-near-decade-best-cable-news-viewership-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-dominates-ratings-with-near-decade-best-cable-news-viewership-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Fox News dominates ratings with near decade-best cable news viewership &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffox-news-dominates-ratings-with-near-decade-best-cable-news-viewership-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2381138&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The content \u2063discusses Fox News\u200c achieving remarkable ratings, marking one of its best performances in nearly a decade. The article likely examines \u200bthe factors \u2064contributing to this success, such as audience\u2063 engagement and competitive programming. Further \u200cdetails about the specific ratings\u200c statistics, timeframes, or comparisons \u2063with other networks might be included in the complete text. \u2062Fox News has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">recently achieved remarkable ratings<\/a>, marking \u200bone of \u2064its\u200d best performances in nearly a decade. Several factors have contributed to this success, including heightened audience engagement and a\u2064 well-timed programming strategy that resonates with current events and viewer interests.<\/p>\n<p>The network&#8217;s offerings\u200c during key news cycles, including political\u200b events,\u2063 legislative developments,\u200b and global issues, have captivated viewers, driving up ratings substantially. Specific statistics are \u200cexpected to be highlighted, showcasing how Fox performed during prime time slots \u200dcompared\u200d to its competitors, such as CNN and MSNBC.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064addition to audience engagement, fox \u2063News has likely benefitted from strategic content planning. The programming lineup may have included \u2063a mix of popular opinion shows and \u2064breaking news\u2062 coverage\u200b that keeps viewers informed and entertained.<\/p>\n<p>The article may also discuss how the recent ratings surge compares to previous years, providing a context that reflects \u200dshifting \u200cviewer preferences in \u2063the media landscape.Fox News&#8217;s impressive \u200bperformance is \u200bindicative\u200b of its ability to adapt and\u200c connect with its \u200caudience \u200din a\u2064 rapidly changing environment.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Fox News dominates ratings with near decade-best cable news viewership<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1914797\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fox-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fox News<\/a> notched the top viewership spot among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cable-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cable networks<\/a> in the fourth quarter of 2024, making it cable&rsquo;s most-watched network for nine years straight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The network saw double-digit gains in its prime time and total day viewers compared to the year prior, including the key 25-54 age demographic, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ratings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nielsen data<\/a> shared with the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fox News also held 55% of the cable news prime-time audience and 53% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-in-five-viewers-stopped-watching-cnns-top-hosts-last-week\/\" title=\"One In Five Viewers Stopped Watching CNN\u2019s Top Hosts Last Week\">total day viewership<\/a>, notching its highest share of the audience since 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Leading all <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comedienne-and-actress-judy-tenuta-dead-at-72\/\" title=\"Comedienne and Actress Judy Tenuta Dead at 72\">late-night talk shows<\/a>,&nbsp;<em>Gutfeld!&nbsp;<\/em>averaged 2.1 million viewers overall<\/span>. It also drew an average of 295,000 viewers in the 25-54 age demographic, which topped all cable news programs.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Throughout coverage of a tumultuous political cycle, wars in the Middle East and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-11-police-recruits-injured-after-vehicle-plows-into-them-driver-in-custody\/\" title=\"At Least 11 Police Recruits Injured After Vehicle Plows Into Them, Driver in Custody\">major breaking news events<\/a>, millions of viewers across the political spectrum continued to tune into Fox News Channel for our unrivaled reporting and analysis,&rdquo; News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement. &ldquo;I am extremely proud of our entire team for proving once again why we are the nation&rsquo;s most-watched network as we outpaced the competition in covering the stories that mattered most to everyday Americans.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><em>The Five<\/em>&nbsp;was the No. 1 cable news program among all viewers and became the first non-prime time program to draw more than 4 million viewers in the fourth quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3165317\/trump-gutfeld-5-million-viewers-top-prime-time-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Gutfeld!&rsquo;s<\/em><\/a>  fourth-quarter viewership was the most-watched among the key 25-54 age demographic.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <em>Jesse Watters Primetime<\/em> also earned the top viewership among the 18-49-year-old demographic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When comparing Fox&rsquo;s fourth quarter viewership to other cable news networks, it drew 73% of the cable news audience in prime time, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/msnbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MSNBC<\/a> saw a 61% decline at 54,000 viewers in the key 25-54-year-old demographic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cnn\">CNN<\/a> lost 52% of its key prime-time demographic with an average of 75,000 viewers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1914797\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1914797\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div 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