Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance is sure to bring in a lot of eyeballs. But there’s a chance that CBS News may not be able to provide a full accounting of the audience size. That’s because the network’s parent company, Paramount Global, is involved in a potentially…
The seesaw battle for first place in total viewers between Good Morning America and Today shifted in GMA’s favor. The ABC News morning show claimed No. 1 over its NBC News AM rival to begin the 2024-2025 season. One week after ceding the top spot, GMA reclaimed its throne in total viewers, moving ahead of…
The seesaw battle for first place in total viewers between Good Morning America and Today shifted in GMA’s favor. The ABC News morning show claimed No. 1 over its NBC News AM rival to begin the 2024-2025 season. One week after ceding the top spot, GMA reclaimed its throne in total viewers, moving ahead of…
The latest–and, for now, final debate–of the 2024 presidential election cycle takes place on Tuesday hosted by CBS News. The vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance–respective running mates of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump–will face off in New York City as the sprint towards Election Day enters…
Top of the Ticker: Andrea Mitchell said and emotional goodbye–and happy hello–to her longtime producer Michelle Perry on Friday. The Andrea Mitchell Reports host revealed that Perry has been promoted to a larger role at NBC News and its multiple networks. “She’s become one of the most beloved and respected colleagues in our Washington bureau,…
When Jane Pauley takes the stage this evening at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 45th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards to receive her Lifetime Achievement statue, the pioneering broadcast journalist knows who she’ll be looking for in the audience. “I’ll be thinking about my three children–even though one of them did…
It’s the end of the 2023-2024 TV season as we knew it, and you’d better believe that David Muir is feeling fine. With the week of September 16 in the history books, the World News Tonight host and the rest of the ABC News team can celebrate their own Triple Crown: another week, quarter, and…
Oh, what a beautiful mornin’ for Good Morning America. ABC News’ flagship morning news program wrapped up the 2023-2024 season with a first place finish among total viewers–the 12th straight season that its perched at the top of the roost. But GMA had to cede the advertiser-treasured Adults 25-54 demo to Today as the NBC…
Paramount Global began its second phase of workforce reductions Tuesday, saying that 90% of its layoffs will be completed by the end of the day, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Phase one of the entertainment and media conglomerate’s initiative to slash 15% of its U.S. workforce, which took place last month, resulted in the closure…
Here’s a sequel to a blockbuster that won’t be happening. On Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted an offer from CNN to headline a second presidential debate, scheduled for Oct. 23. Later that same day, though, former President Donald Trump appeared to reject the proposed rematch with his Democratic rival. Speaking at a North Carolina…
Lance Frank has been named Head of Communications for CBS News, Stations & Media Ventures. His promotion was announced today by CBS News president and CEO Wendy McMahon and EVP of Communications Chris Ender. “I’ve personally known Lance for a long time. He is a gifted communicator, a great strategist and a trusted advisor,” McMahon…
It was a slender victory–but a victory nonetheless–for Good Morning America last week. After the ABC News morning show saw its NBC News rival Today capture the No. 1 spot among both total viewers and the A25-54 demo for the week of Sept. 2, GMA fought its way back into first place in the former…
David Muir didn’t just co-moderate a closely-watched presidential debate last week–he also anchored the country’s top newscast. According to live plus same day data from Nielsen, ABC World News Tonight posted a dominant performance during the week of Sept. 9, attracting an audience of 6.933 million total viewers and 967,000 viewers in the Adults 25-54…
CBS News has promoted Nicole Young to senior producer of 60 Minutes ahead of the newsmagazine’s 57th season. Young began her CBS News career as an intern and joined 60 Minutes in 2004. “Nicole is one of the best producers at 60 Minutes, and in this new role, she will not only continue her close…
September saw the return of college football and NFL action, but the venue that recorded an upset was in the morning show ratings field as NBC News’ Today emerged as the most-watched morning show for the week of Sept. 2–not only in the advertiser-coveted demo of Adults 25-54 but in total viewers as well. Heading…
The week following the Labor Day holiday saw a mixed bag of results as ABC World News Tonight with David Muir remained the most-watched broadcast but was also the only program to see week-to-week declines in total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo for the week of September 2. Meanwhile, NBC Nightly News with Lester…
Another presidential debate night is upon us, and this time we have a new face on the Democratic ticket facing off against a three-time GOP nominee. Vice President Kamala Harris will stand across from former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia during the ABC News Presidential Debate on Tuesday. A lot has happened since CNN hosted…
Top of the Ticker: With only four sleeps to go before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in Philadelphia in their Sept. 10 presidential debate, ABC News has set the ground rules for the blockbuster event. Mics will definitely be muted, no audience will be permitted and there will be two commercial breaks during…
Veteran journalist Ed Gordon is boarding CBS News as a contributor. The network confirmed the Emmy-winning interviewer and host’s new role to TVNewser on Wednesday. Gordon has a long history with CBS including a stint as a correspondent on 60 Minutes II from 2004 to 2006. He’s also been a regular presence on BET, which…
Top of the Ticker: CNN announced that Marybel Gonzalez will rejoin the network as a CNN Newscource correspondent based in Los Angeles. A former CNN intern, Gonzalez was previously a reporter for CBS News Chicago and has also worked at Telemundo, the Sinclair Broadcast Group and Denver’s PBS station. Breakfast in Kitty Hawk: The latest…
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