Friday, September 01, 2006
Situation Room Kicks off Mid-term Election Coverage
Source: CNN Press Release With Labor Day marking the traditional start of the mid-term election season, CNN’s The Situation Room will air a week of reports from the network’s top political correspondents delving into the variables that will determine the political balance of power in the U.S. Congress.Senior political correspondent Candy Crowley will report on the major races and issues throughout the week. First, Crowley will provide an overview of the 2006 political landscape and how Iraq and the war on terrorism are affecting President George W. Bush as well as Republican and Democratic candidates. On Thursday, Sept. 7, and Friday, Sept. 8, Crowley will examine the role of “values voters” – those who choose candidates based on high-profile social issues – and the consequences the 2006 election could have for the 2008 election.
Many of Crowley ’s reports will also air on CNN’s American Morning, Paula Zahn Now and Anderson Cooper 360°.
Congressional correspondent Dana Bash will be reporting from Illinois ’ 6th congressional district. The race for this open seat, held by retiring Republican Rep. Henry Hyde for more than three decades, is one of the most competitive in the nation as Iraq war veteran and Democrat Tammy Duckworth and Republican state Sen. Peter Roskam vie for votes. CNN correspondent Mary Snow will report live from Connecticut on the Senate campaigns of incumbent Sen. Joe Lieberman and Democratic primary winner Ned Lamont.
Senior political analyst Bill Schneider will explain the latest political polls throughout the week for The Situation Room. These polls, conducted by Opinion Research Corp., examine the public’s views on Congress, political parties and top issues that could affect U.S. elections in 2006 and beyond.
Then following on the heels of Labor Day week, The Situation Room will provide comprehensive coverage and analysis of the Sept. 12 primaries and their fall-out, including Rhode Island Sen. Lincoln Chafee’s primary challenge from the Cranston Mayor Stephen Laffey.
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Phillips on Letterman Video`
Missed Live From's....anchor Kyra Phillips' appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman? Watch the video HERE.
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Daryn Kagan Signs Off
CNN Anchor Daryn Kagan signed off today. At the end of the Friday's CNN Live Today, a video montage of Kagan's time at CNN was shown. Kagan joined CNN some 12 years and 21 days ago as an anchor at the now defunct CNN/SI. Kagan spent 3 years at CNN/SI and nine years at CNN/US.
Update: Here's the transcript of her farewell:
"Hold on. I still have one more thing to get through here. Thank you, guys.
All rights, so I counted up 12 years and 21 days, and now it's time for us to say farewell, and there really are no words to say thank you to this incredible place. Whether it was 3 1/2 years of doing sports or almost nine years of doing news, the experiences have gone away beyond my wildest dreams. I've had the best TV husbands with my co-anchors Bill Hemmer and Leon Harris, and the short time that Rick Sanchez stopped by, well, that was a gas, too.
But what I really wish is that you at home could all meet these incredible people who work behind the scenes here. They are truly what makes it such a kick each morning, to come to work, even though that means getting to work before the sun does.
And then there are you, the viewers. I have been so overwhelmed by the amazing e-mail and notes that I've received from you in recent weeks. And yes, we really did have some amazing mornings here together, didn't we?
And I, too, will miss the breakfast and coffee and watching the world unfold before our eyes, and not doing that with you, as well. I tell people that this time slot on CNN is kind of like being an emergency room doctor -- you show up with a set of skills, and you have no idea what will roll through the door each day.
So now it's time for my, what is next. My people who know me well know that I love not just watches what happens, but looking for life's lessons, as well. And I've learned that if you keep your eyes and heart open, that life will deliver the most wonderful gifts and some pretty surprising packages. This year's gift was a nudge and an opportunity, an opportunity to ask myself, that if I could do anything that I really wanted to do, what would it be? So from that came an idea born of my heart. I'm creating my own online inspirational community. It is based on the radical idea that the world really is a good place. Beginning November 13th, I hope that you'll visit my daily Web cast, featuring stories that fit that theme and inspire by showing what is possible.
I'm calling it darynkagan.com so that it will be easy for you to remember, and I just want to share I man that I worked with back in Phoenix at KTVK, Jack Penlin (ph), he used to say that beginnings represent hope for all that is possible. So here is what I hope -- I hope that with this new beginning, you'll stick with CNN, because it is so important to be informed. I hope that you'll stop by and see me at darynkagan.com and contribute your own stories as well.
And finally, I hope it has been such an honor to represent the most trusted name in news and to spend more than 12 years there with you at home. Thank you so much."
Update: Here's the transcript of her farewell:
"Hold on. I still have one more thing to get through here. Thank you, guys.
All rights, so I counted up 12 years and 21 days, and now it's time for us to say farewell, and there really are no words to say thank you to this incredible place. Whether it was 3 1/2 years of doing sports or almost nine years of doing news, the experiences have gone away beyond my wildest dreams. I've had the best TV husbands with my co-anchors Bill Hemmer and Leon Harris, and the short time that Rick Sanchez stopped by, well, that was a gas, too.
But what I really wish is that you at home could all meet these incredible people who work behind the scenes here. They are truly what makes it such a kick each morning, to come to work, even though that means getting to work before the sun does.
And then there are you, the viewers. I have been so overwhelmed by the amazing e-mail and notes that I've received from you in recent weeks. And yes, we really did have some amazing mornings here together, didn't we?
And I, too, will miss the breakfast and coffee and watching the world unfold before our eyes, and not doing that with you, as well. I tell people that this time slot on CNN is kind of like being an emergency room doctor -- you show up with a set of skills, and you have no idea what will roll through the door each day.
So now it's time for my, what is next. My people who know me well know that I love not just watches what happens, but looking for life's lessons, as well. And I've learned that if you keep your eyes and heart open, that life will deliver the most wonderful gifts and some pretty surprising packages. This year's gift was a nudge and an opportunity, an opportunity to ask myself, that if I could do anything that I really wanted to do, what would it be? So from that came an idea born of my heart. I'm creating my own online inspirational community. It is based on the radical idea that the world really is a good place. Beginning November 13th, I hope that you'll visit my daily Web cast, featuring stories that fit that theme and inspire by showing what is possible.
I'm calling it darynkagan.com so that it will be easy for you to remember, and I just want to share I man that I worked with back in Phoenix at KTVK, Jack Penlin (ph), he used to say that beginnings represent hope for all that is possible. So here is what I hope -- I hope that with this new beginning, you'll stick with CNN, because it is so important to be informed. I hope that you'll stop by and see me at darynkagan.com and contribute your own stories as well.
And finally, I hope it has been such an honor to represent the most trusted name in news and to spend more than 12 years there with you at home. Thank you so much."
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
I'm finally getting some days off, And just one more week of workin' on the road. Maybe next time my out of town assignment will have hotels that offer internet access.
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TLC's "Overhaulin" Visits CNN
CNN's Chad Myers interviews the cast of TLC's Overhaulin' in front of CNN Center in Atlanta during filming of an upcoming episode featuring a Hummer CNN used during the Iraq War in the Spring of 2003.
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Terror Plots Lift CNN Ratings, But FNC Still Tops
The good news for August ratings wise for CNN, the numbers are up while FNC drops. BUT FNC is still on top. The conflict in the Middle East in August contributed to CNN's viewership increase, while, like reported earlier, FNC was stagnant and/or declined in numbers. Here's a portion of a Media Week article:
"According to Nielsen Media Research, CNN was up 21 percent in total viewers in prime versus August 2005, with an average audience of 900,000 tuning in during the month. The news net was also up 25 percent in the target 25-54 demo.
Rival Fox News Channel was down 28 percent in prime, averaging 1.51 million viewers versus 2.09 million during August 2005, a period marked by the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent destruction of New Orleans. FNC was also down 20 percent in its target demo, dropping from .54 million in August 2005 to .43 million this month.
Despite its ratings decreases, FNC still outdrew CNN by more than a half-million viewers in prime time; moreover, the Fox net boasted nine of the top-10 ranked programs on the month, including the perennial No. 1 finisher The O’Reilly Factor, which drew an average 2.07 million viewers in its 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. time slot."
"According to Nielsen Media Research, CNN was up 21 percent in total viewers in prime versus August 2005, with an average audience of 900,000 tuning in during the month. The news net was also up 25 percent in the target 25-54 demo.
Rival Fox News Channel was down 28 percent in prime, averaging 1.51 million viewers versus 2.09 million during August 2005, a period marked by the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent destruction of New Orleans. FNC was also down 20 percent in its target demo, dropping from .54 million in August 2005 to .43 million this month.
Despite its ratings decreases, FNC still outdrew CNN by more than a half-million viewers in prime time; moreover, the Fox net boasted nine of the top-10 ranked programs on the month, including the perennial No. 1 finisher The O’Reilly Factor, which drew an average 2.07 million viewers in its 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. time slot."
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CNN Sees audience Increase in August; FNC Stagnant or Declines
In August, for the fourth month in a row, CNN has double digit audience gains in both Total Day in both P2+ and P25-54. In Prime (M-F) CNN up 40% While FNC is down-10% in P25-54.
Persons 2+ Persons 25-54
Aug06 Aug05 %Chg Aug06 Aug05 %Chg
Total Day (M-Su)
CNN Total Day 584 433 35% 210 144 46%
FXNC Total Day 933 1001 -7% 305 298 2%
MSNBC Total Day 277 220 26% 121 89 36%
Prime (M-Su)
CNN Prime 902 748 21% 294 236 25%
FXNC Prime 1511 2093 -28% 432 541 -20%
MSNBC Prime 371 349 6% 157 145 8%
Prime (M-F)
CNN Prime 1013 765 32% 325 232 40%
FXNC Prime 1771 2272 -22% 509 566 -10%
MSNBC Prime 378 330 15% 155 129 20%
CNN Program Highlights
American Morning
6a-10a up 30% in P2+ and up 45% in P25-54
The Situation Room
4p up 43% in P2+ and up 103% in P25-54
5p up 39% in P2+ and up 66% in P25-54
7p up 32% in P2+ and up 56% in P25-54
Lou Dobbs Tonight
6p up 69% in P2+ and up 66% in P25-54
Paula Zahn Now
8p up 32% in P2+ and up 51% in P25-54 (O’Reilly Factor down -15% in P2+ and down -5% in P25-54)
Larry King Live
9p up 9% in P2+ and up 4% in P25-54 (Hannity & Colmes down -21% in P2+ and flat in P25-54)
Anderson Cooper 360
10p up 53% in P2+ and up 57% in P25-54 (On the Record down -31% in P2+ and down -22% in P25-54)
11p up 87% in P2+ and up 131% in P25-54
10-12m block up 61% in P2+ and up 80% in P25-54 (On the Record/O’Reilly down -20% in P2+ and down -8% in P25-54)
In the Footsteps of bin Laden
On Wednesday, August 23rd CNN Presents’ In The Footsteps of bin Laden scored the highest audience of the year in its time slot - - delivering 2.2 million total viewers and 886k P25-54 for the two hours from 9-11pm. CNN won the prime time P25-54 demo versus the cable news competition. The documentary, hosted by Christiane Amanpour, also delivered 26% more total viewers and 42% more P25-54 than Fox News from 9-11p.
9 Million More Total Viewers Watch CNN in August
9 million more people watched CNN in the month of August than FNC (a 17% advantage) and 15 million more viewers watched CNN than MSNBC (a difference of 33%).
P2+ CNN; 63,992,000 FNC; 54,594,000 MSNBC; 48,089,000
P25-54 CNN; 30,376,000 FNC; 24,362,000 MSNBC; 23,837,000
Persons 2+ Persons 25-54
Aug06 Aug05 %Chg Aug06 Aug05 %Chg
Total Day (M-Su)
CNN Total Day 584 433 35% 210 144 46%
FXNC Total Day 933 1001 -7% 305 298 2%
MSNBC Total Day 277 220 26% 121 89 36%
Prime (M-Su)
CNN Prime 902 748 21% 294 236 25%
FXNC Prime 1511 2093 -28% 432 541 -20%
MSNBC Prime 371 349 6% 157 145 8%
Prime (M-F)
CNN Prime 1013 765 32% 325 232 40%
FXNC Prime 1771 2272 -22% 509 566 -10%
MSNBC Prime 378 330 15% 155 129 20%
CNN Program Highlights
American Morning
6a-10a up 30% in P2+ and up 45% in P25-54
The Situation Room
4p up 43% in P2+ and up 103% in P25-54
5p up 39% in P2+ and up 66% in P25-54
7p up 32% in P2+ and up 56% in P25-54
Lou Dobbs Tonight
6p up 69% in P2+ and up 66% in P25-54
Paula Zahn Now
8p up 32% in P2+ and up 51% in P25-54 (O’Reilly Factor down -15% in P2+ and down -5% in P25-54)
Larry King Live
9p up 9% in P2+ and up 4% in P25-54 (Hannity & Colmes down -21% in P2+ and flat in P25-54)
Anderson Cooper 360
10p up 53% in P2+ and up 57% in P25-54 (On the Record down -31% in P2+ and down -22% in P25-54)
11p up 87% in P2+ and up 131% in P25-54
10-12m block up 61% in P2+ and up 80% in P25-54 (On the Record/O’Reilly down -20% in P2+ and down -8% in P25-54)
In the Footsteps of bin Laden
On Wednesday, August 23rd CNN Presents’ In The Footsteps of bin Laden scored the highest audience of the year in its time slot - - delivering 2.2 million total viewers and 886k P25-54 for the two hours from 9-11pm. CNN won the prime time P25-54 demo versus the cable news competition. The documentary, hosted by Christiane Amanpour, also delivered 26% more total viewers and 42% more P25-54 than Fox News from 9-11p.
9 Million More Total Viewers Watch CNN in August
9 million more people watched CNN in the month of August than FNC (a 17% advantage) and 15 million more viewers watched CNN than MSNBC (a difference of 33%).
P2+ CNN; 63,992,000 FNC; 54,594,000 MSNBC; 48,089,000
P25-54 CNN; 30,376,000 FNC; 24,362,000 MSNBC; 23,837,000
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CNN Sorry for Bush Speech Gaffe
Source: Hollywood Reporter CNN apologized Tuesday after an open mike transmitted an anchor's bathroom conversation with another woman live over the network as it was carrying President Bush's speech in New Orleans.
"Live From" anchor Kyra Phillips had apparently left the set around 12:48 p.m. EDT Tuesday for a bathroom break while the news channel carried Bush's speech marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Phillips' wireless microphone was turned on and picked up about a minute and a half of a muffled conversation she had with an unidentified woman where she apparently talked about her husband, laughed and talked about her brother.
"I've got to be protective of him," she said without being aware that the mic was on. "He's married, three kids, and his wife is just a control freak." CNN anchor Daryn Kagan broke into the telecast immediately afterward updating viewers on what Bush had been saying.
"CNN experienced audio difficulties during the president's speech today in New Orleans," the CNN statement read. "We apologize to our viewers and the president for the disruption."
CNN apologized to the White House on Tuesday afternoon. It wasn't clear whether it was a technical or human malfunction, and CNN, citing corporate policy, said it wouldn't comment on whether anyone would be disciplined. It seemed unlikely that anyone would.
"Live From" anchor Kyra Phillips had apparently left the set around 12:48 p.m. EDT Tuesday for a bathroom break while the news channel carried Bush's speech marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Phillips' wireless microphone was turned on and picked up about a minute and a half of a muffled conversation she had with an unidentified woman where she apparently talked about her husband, laughed and talked about her brother.
"I've got to be protective of him," she said without being aware that the mic was on. "He's married, three kids, and his wife is just a control freak." CNN anchor Daryn Kagan broke into the telecast immediately afterward updating viewers on what Bush had been saying.
"CNN experienced audio difficulties during the president's speech today in New Orleans," the CNN statement read. "We apologize to our viewers and the president for the disruption."
CNN apologized to the White House on Tuesday afternoon. It wasn't clear whether it was a technical or human malfunction, and CNN, citing corporate policy, said it wouldn't comment on whether anyone would be disciplined. It seemed unlikely that anyone would.
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