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ABC World News Tonight Opens July Strong as NBC and CBS Slip
media17 hours ago

ABC World News Tonight Opens July Strong as NBC and CBS Slip

ABC World News Tonight was the sole week-over-week gainer among the big three evening newscasts for the week of June 29, helped by a hot July start; NBC Nightly News and CBS Evening News declined, affected by Fourth of July scheduling shifts and anchor substitutions (Tom Llamas off, Haillie Jackson hosting NBC). ABC averaged 8.128 million viewers and 964,000 in the Adults 25-54 demo (up 8% and 1% WoW; up 13% total and down 3% demo YoY). NBC averaged 6.16 million viewers and 856,000 in the demo (down 3%/4% WoW; up 12% YoY). CBS averaged 3.765 million viewers and 501,000 in the demo (down 6%/13% WoW; up 1% total and 8% demo YoY).

Telemundo's World Cup Boost: Ratings Surge Across TV and Peacock
business8 days ago

Telemundo's World Cup Boost: Ratings Surge Across TV and Peacock

Telemundo’s coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered a massive ratings boost across TV and Peacock, with the group stage averaging 9.65 million viewers per match across English- and Spanish-language platforms — a 105% rise from 2022 — while Telemundo’s linear audience is up about 73%. Peacock accounted for roughly 44% of the Spanish-language audience, as Mexico’s games cross the 10‑million mark and a June 18 match vs. South Korea hit 14 million, a new Spanish-language U.S. record. Executives credit strategic planning, expanded Spanish-speaking on-air talent, and a strong streaming experience for driving the surge, with early-round results signaling continued record-level viewership.

CBS Mornings Slumps to Historic June Low Amid Weiss Overhaul Fallout
media17 days ago

CBS Mornings Slumps to Historic June Low Amid Weiss Overhaul Fallout

CBS Mornings is on pace for its worst June ever, with Nielsen showing about 1.7 million total viewers and 275,000 in the 25–54 demo, a drop tied to fallout from Bari Weiss’s overhaul and the Scott Pelley firing; insiders say the decline predates Weiss, though a brief uptick occurred during Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s guest-host stint as CBS searches for a permanent third host.

MVP MMA's Netflix Show Sparks Victory Lap, but Brown Says UFC Still Dominates
sports18 days ago

MVP MMA's Netflix Show Sparks Victory Lap, but Brown Says UFC Still Dominates

Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul celebrate MVP MMA's Netflix card for higher U.S. ratings than UFC's White House event; UFC reportedly drew about 7 million average (17 million total) while MVP's card reportedly averaged 9.3 million. Matt Brown, however, questions the victory lap, arguing the UFC remains the bigger, ongoing draw and MVP has a long way to go to be a real threat.

Diablo 4 Eyes Switch 2 as Rating Hints at Port Possibility
technology20 days ago

Diablo 4 Eyes Switch 2 as Rating Hints at Port Possibility

A Taiwan rating for Diablo 4 expansion Lord of Hatred on Nintendo Switch 2 fuels speculation about a future port of the game. This isn’t a confirmation, but follows prior hints and a past remark by Rod Fergusson that a Switch 2 version would be “something to look at.” Multiple classifications suggest potential interest, though no official plans have been announced and the rating alone doesn’t prove a release.

Genoa City Meets Fairmont Crest: Crossover Delivers Ratings Uplift
television20 days ago

Genoa City Meets Fairmont Crest: Crossover Delivers Ratings Uplift

The The Young and the Restless/Beyond the Gates crossover boosted ratings: BTG logged its third-best week since its February 2025 premiere with about 1.8 million viewers (up 11% month-to-date), while Y&R averaged 3.11 million (up 2%), helped by guest stars Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox; BTG’s Thursday and Friday episodes hit record-highs (1.83m and 1.84m), with solid increases on Tuesday and Wednesday as well.

Tom Hanks Flashes a Light-Hearted Jab at MSNBC-Style Ratings During Live TV
media22 days ago

Tom Hanks Flashes a Light-Hearted Jab at MSNBC-Style Ratings During Live TV

Tom Hanks playfully teased MS NOW’s viewership during a live interview with Jacob Soboroff at the Obama Presidential Center, quipping “add a zero” to the audience and noting he could hear the clicks; MS NOW’s Q1 2026 numbers were about 691,000 day viewers and 1.1 million in primetime, behind Fox News’s 1.7 million day viewers and 2.6 million primetime, with MS NOW not commenting.

World Cup Opener Breaks U.S. Viewing Records in English and Spanish
sports27 days ago

World Cup Opener Breaks U.S. Viewing Records in English and Spanish

The 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa drew record U.S. audiences across English and Spanish broadcasts, with Fox airing an average of 6.3 million viewers (the most-watched opening game for English-language World Cup), and Telemundo platforms averaging 12.1 million, making it the most-watched opening match in Spanish and overall across languages. Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel measurement underpins the figures, noting strong streaming components and highlighting this as a milestone for non-USMNT group-stage telecasts.

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Delivers Finals Viewership Peak Since 1998
sports1 month ago

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Delivers Finals Viewership Peak Since 1998

Spurs beat the Knicks in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, drawing an average of 23.8 million viewers on ABC/ESPN (peaking at 26.3 million) and posting a 42.7 P2+ share, the highest for an NBA game and the most-watched Finals Game 3 since 1998. The Finals also crossed 5 billion social views in three games and saw record global search interest for NBA Finals, Knicks and Spurs, as Game 4 tipped off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC with a 2-1 Spurs lead.

NBA Finals Game 3 Draws Record Audience Since 1998
television1 month ago

NBA Finals Game 3 Draws Record Audience Since 1998

ABC/ESPN’s NBA Finals Game 3 between the Spurs and Knicks drew about 23.79 million viewers (1.1 million on ESPN’s alternate telecast), the largest audience for a Game 3 since 1998; the broadcast peaked at 26.3 million in the final minutes. Through three games, the Finals are averaging ~19.1 million viewers, second only to 2017, and this year is more than twice the viewership of the 2025 series. Game 4 is Wednesday in New York, with possible Games 5–7 if needed.