Tag: Lester Holt

Browse our Latest articles!

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Audacy Partnering with SiriusXM to Bring Sports, News, Talk Stations to Satellite Radio

The rollout begins Tuesday, September 1.

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Sees Decline After Lester Holt Announced Upcoming Departure

Ratings for the newscast have dropped in both the total audience and the Adults 25-54 demographic since Holt's announcement.

NBC News Names Tom Llamas to Succeed Lester Holt as ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor

“Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity—all characteristics that have long been trademarks of NBC Nightly News.”

News Media Reacts to Lester Holt Departing NBC Nightly News

Many news media members took to social media to share their thoughts on the departure. Some ranged from tributes to the longtime anchor, while others questioned the lack of reaction at all.

Lester Holt to Exit NBC Nightly News Anchor Chair Later This Year

Holt will continue to work at NBC News as host of the popular Dateline series.

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Sees Highest Audience in 5 Months, Newsmax Jumps Into Top 25 in Primetime

More than 7 million people tuned into the program anchored by Lester Holt last week.

Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick

Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Shrinks Gap to ABC World News Tonight with David Muir in Latest Ratings

Before the week of November 11th, ABC News had held its largest lead over NBC News in the past 30 years.

ABC World News Tonight Extends Ratings Lead After David Muir Leads ABC News Election Night Coverage

Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news, and sports media industries. To stay updated, sign up for our newsletters and get the latest information...

ABC World News Tonight Extends Lead on NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News in September

During the final week of September, the network saw it's largest lead over NBC Nightly News in 29 years during the premiere week.

ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Leads Network Evening News Ratings for 3rd Quarter

During the week of September 16th, the ratings for the program anchored by Muir rebounded after Disney television channels were reinserted for DirecTV subscribers.

Popular

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.

Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs

"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."