Fox News topped all television news networks in YouTube views during October, according to Emplifi. The network generated more than 3.9 billion video views during the month.
What We Know: Fox News continued to lead the television news category on YouTube, finishing October ahead of MS NOW, ABC News, and NBC News. The network’s latest performance adds to its growing digital audience, with more than 3.9 billion total video views during October. Additionally, Fox News maintained a significant advantage over its competitors in the monthly rankings.
What The Numbers Show: Fox News generated 402 million YouTube views in October, narrowly beating MS NOW’s 396 million. ABC News finished third with 207 million, while NBC News recorded 166 million. CBS News followed with 71 million, and Fox Business rounded out the six networks with 64 million views.
| Network | October YouTube Views |
|---|---|
| Fox News | 402 million |
| MS NOW | 396 million |
| ABC News | 207 million |
| NBC News | 166 million |
| CBS News | 71 million |
| Fox Business | 64 million |
What Remains Unclear: The monthly figures don’t explain how much of each network’s YouTube audience came from full-length programming, individual news clips, livestreams, or YouTube Shorts. Additionally, the data doesn’t establish how those views translated into advertising revenue or audience retention.
What It Means: Fox News continues to demonstrate its ability to attract digital audiences beyond traditional television distribution. However, MS NOW’s second-place finish shows that the competition remains close. Meanwhile, Fox News’ substantial October viewership reinforces YouTube’s importance to television news networks seeking audiences across multiple platforms.
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