Fox News Ratings Stunner as MSNBC & CNN Flounder
- Fox News led cable news for the week of May 12, 2025, dominating viewership across key time slots and demographics.
- Fox News' gains occurred amid declines at MSNBC and CNN, with these competitors facing significant drops in total viewers and key demos.
- Fox News averaged 2.5 million viewers during primetime, marking a 26% increase compared to the previous year, and dominated the cable news rankings by securing 99 out of the 100 most-watched shows last week.
- MSNBC's primetime viewers fell 29%, demo down 40%, with its lineup including The Briefing with Jen Psaki and Rachel Maddow's reduced schedule.
- The data suggests Fox News strengthens its dominance while rivals MSNBC and CNN continue to lose audience, despite competition from live sports on ABC and TNT.
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Fox News Ratings Stunner as MSNBC & CNN Flounder
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In a striking shift in the cable news landscape, Fox News has solidified its dominance in 2025, posting significant viewership gains in the first quarter and March, while rivals CNN and MSNBC grappled with notable declines compared to the previous year. The numbers paint a clear picture: Fox News is resonating with audiences, particularly in […] The post Fox News Surges in 2025 Viewership, Outpacing Declining CNN and MSNBC appeared first on Cord…
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