Fox News Tops October Cable Ratings, Surpasses 3.8 Billion YouTube Views – Tampa Free Press

Fox News Tops October Cable Ratings, Surpasses 3.8 Billion YouTube Views  Tampa Free Press

Fox News Channel finished October as the most-watched network in basic cable, drawing an average of 1.1 million total day viewers and capturing more than half of the overall cable news audience, according to Nielsen Media Research. The network outperformed rivals CNN and MS NOW combined in both total day and primetime audiences. For the month, Fox News Channel averaged 1,101,000 total day viewers and 98,000 in the key adults 25-54 demographic. In primetime, the network delivered 1,675,000 total viewers and 145,000 in the 25-54 demographic. By comparison, MS NOW averaged 588,000 total day viewers and 925,000 in primetime, while CNN recorded 402,000 total day viewers and 598,000 in primetime. In the 25-54 demographic, MS NOW drew 62,000 viewers across total day and 95,000 in primetime, while CNN registered 60,000 in total day and 107,000 in primetime.

Fox News aired 99 of the top 100 cable news telecasts during the month, marking its 68th consecutive month leading cable news across total day and primetime. The network is currently on track to record its highest-rated midterm election year in total day viewership. Competitors saw notable audience declines in the same period. MS NOW marked its lowest October total day and primetime totals ahead of a midterm cycle since 2014, as well as its lowest audience in the 25-54 demo for a