CNN was the most-watched cable news network during the key hours of 10pm-1am, at which time, news broke about delays in the Iowa Caucus results.
Each hour from 10pm-1am CNN topped both Fox and MSNBC in the key 25-54 age group.
During prime time (8-11pm), CNN easily beat MSNBC in adults 25-54 (702k vs. MSNBC’s 612k).
Overall, during the full coverage block (4pm-3am), CNN also outperformed MSNBC in the demo adults 25-54 (451k vs. 376k).
CNN was top throughout the evening and night amongst younger viewers (18-34).