SportsCenter Leads the Way in ESPN Ratings Boost
In May, ESPN’s studio shows — stretching from morning through afternoon to late night – posted strong increases in audience (P2+), according to ratings from Nielsen.
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ESPN Heads to Philadelphia for Labor Day Weekend Baseball
ESPN has announced it will return to Citizens Bank Park on Labor Day weekend for Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell.
Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo to launch ESPN Podcast
Former ESPN Radio co-hosts Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo will recreate the tremendous chemistry they enjoyed with lively sports conversation in a new podcast, SVP & Russillo.
Fox News to Host Town Hall Debate with Julián Castro
Fox News will present a town hall with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former HUD Secretary Julián Castro on Thursday, June 13th.
ESPN Adds More Games to Early College Football Season Slate
ESPN has announced that it is adding more live games to its slate in the early part of the up-coming college football season.
Football Proves to be Ratings Winner for Univision
Live football coverage on Univision has poven to be a ratings winner, with the Liga MX final matches drawing nearly 2 million viewers.
ESPN to Call from Judge’s Chambers at Yankee Stadium
ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball returns to Yankee Stadium for a special "Sunday from the Seats" where commentators call the game from unique locations inside the ballpark.
CNN Beats MSNBC in May 2019; Way behind Fox News
In May 2019, CNN surpassed MSNBC in total day in the key demo adults 25-54 (138k vs. 134k) and outperformed MSNBC during dayside (9am-4pm) ranking second in cable news (146k vs. 113k) for the 63rd straight month.
Fox News Dominates Basic Cable in May 2019
Fox News continued to dominate all of basic cable during the month of May as the most-watched network in total day for 35 consecutive months among total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.