Tuesday, December 28, 2004
CNN Ratings Increase During Tsunami Disaster Coverage
Source: TV Newser CNN's extensive coverage of the tsunami disaster has significantly boosted its ratings, according to data provided by the network. In primetime on Monday, CNN averaged 1,351,000 viewers, up 69% from its prior three-week Monday average. Fox News averaged 1,615,000 total viewers during the same hours, down 22% from its average. In total day, CNN averaged 717,000 total viewers, up 69% over its prior three-week Monday average.
On Sunday, CNN averaged 422,000 total viewers, up 27% over its prior three-week Sunday average. In primetime, CNN averaged 628,000, up 26%. The ratings for Headline News have also increased.
# posted by ATN @ 8:56 PM 
