Fox News remains the top-rated cable news network for total day and primetime viewers for the 20th consecutive year.
Wednesday, the network announced the achievement, which started during the fateful events of 9/11 when the network finished No.1 among total voters.
The company’s CEO, Suzanne Scott, said, “I am immensely proud of this landmark achievement as it is a testament to the dedicated teams across FOX News Channel, who are the backbone in making us number one for 20 consecutive years with the most loyal and politically diverse audience in cable news.”
Fox News first launched on Oct 7, 1996. At the time, the company offered a wide variety of programming, including children’s shows and live sports; cable news was viewed as risky and too expensive.
The network recently added Jesse Waters to its primetime lineup while making several changes to its weekend schedule. Mainstays Sean Hannity, Neil Cavuto, Steve Doocy, and Brian Kilmeade have been with the network since its inception. In addition, Harris Faulkner, Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, and Tucker Carlson joined in along the way.
During January, Fox News averaged 1.4 million total viewers for a 4% increase compared to last year, while MSNBC averaged 656,000 for a 60% drop compared to Jan. 2021. CNN settled for only 493,000 average viewers, marking a 74% drop compared to last year.
