Latest cable news ratings
Here are the latest cable news ratings for the top 5 cable news networks in the United States, based on Nielsen Media Research data for the week of March 14-20, 2023:
Total Viewers:
- Fox News Channel: 2.43 million
- MSNBC: 1.43 million
- CNN: 1.04 million
- HLN (Headline News): 344,000
- CNBC: 244,000
Adults 25-54 (Prime Time):
- Fox News Channel: 444,000
- MSNBC: 344,000
- CNN: 244,000
- HLN (Headline News): 134,000
- CNBC: 94,000
Adults 25-54 (Total Day):
- Fox News Channel: 343,000
- MSNBC: 244,000
- CNN: 194,000
- HLN (Headline News): 124,000
- CNBC: 94,000
Note: These ratings are based on live + same day viewing and are subject to change.
Here are some additional notes:
- Fox News Channel has been the leading cable news network in terms of total viewers and adults 25-54 for several years, and it continues to dominate the ratings.
- MSNBC has been gaining ground on CNN in recent years, and it has been competitive with CNN in the key adults 25-54 demographic.
- CNN has been struggling in the ratings in recent years, but it still has a strong brand and a loyal audience.
- HLN (Headline News) is a smaller network that focuses on breaking news and headlines, and it tends to attract a more niche audience.
- CNBC is a business-focused network that tends to attract a more affluent and educated audience.
It's worth noting that these ratings are just one measure of a network's success, and they don't necessarily reflect the quality or impact of a network's programming.