NewsNation reached a significant milestone this April, posting its highest viewership numbers since the network’s inception. According to the latest Nielsen Big Data, the Chicago-based outlet saw triple-digit growth across its entire lineup, officially becoming the fastest-growing ad-supported cable network in the United States.
The network’s primetime block led the surge, averaging 192,000 total viewers. This represents a 170% increase compared to the same period last year.
In the key demographic of adults aged 25-54, the network jumped from a ranking of #102 last April to #62 among all ad-supported networks. On a total-day basis, NewsNation more than doubled its audience, averaging 99,000 viewers and climbing from the #89 spot to #57 in the national rankings.
Programming highlights were driven largely by “CUOMO,” anchored by Chris Cuomo at 8 p.m. ET.
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The show remains the network’s top-rated program, seeing an 86% rise in total viewers and a 187% spike in the 25-54 demographic. Following at 9 p.m. ET, “On Balance with Leland Vittert” saw a 133% increase in total audience, while “Katie Pavlich Tonight” at 10 p.m. ET delivered its strongest month ever with a 73% gain in total viewers and a 157% jump in the demo.
The growth extended into the early evening and late-night slots as well. “The Hill with Blake Burman” at 6 p.m. ET and “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” at 7 p.m. ET both secured their most-watched months to date, with Burman’s program growing by 210% and Vargas’s by 185% year-over-year.
Wrapping up the night at 11 p.m. ET, “Jesse Weber Live” increased its total viewership by 74% and its demographic reach by 160% compared to the previous April.
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