Posted on 08/18/2020 12:52:05 PM PDT by Red Badger
The first night of the Democratic National Convention drew about 25% fewer viewers across six networks than in 2016, according to early numbers from Nielsen Media Research.
The convention drew 18.7 million viewers in the 10 PM ET to 11:15 PM ET timeframe, when the most networks were carrying the convention proceedings, highlighted by a speech by former First Lady Michelle Obama. That compares to about 25 million who watched ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, MSNBC and CNN in the same time period four years ago. The ratings information is from Nielsen Media and was released by Fox News and CNN.
The figures do not include viewers on other networks or on streaming and social media platforms, as the Democratic National Committee made a push to draw viewers to other feeds.
MSNBC topped coverage with 5.1 million viewers, followed by 4.8 million for CNN, 2.4 million for ABC, 2.3 million for NBC, 2.1 million for Fox News and 2 million for CBS. CNN topped in the 25-54 demographic with 1.5 million, to 1 million for MSNBC, 676,000 for NBC, 650,000 for ABC, 438,000 for Fox News and 425,000 for CBS.
The broadcast networks carried only the final hour of the convention.
From the 9 PM to 11 PM time frame, MSNBC averaged 5 million viewers, compared to 4.7 million for CNN and 3 million for Fox News. In the 25-54 demo, CNN averaged 1.5 million, to 991,000 for MSNBC and 589,000 for Fox News. CNN and MSNBC carried the convention from 9 PM to 11 PM, while Fox News started with Hannity (including a break in to go to a speech by George Floyd’s family) and went to full convention coverage at 10 PM ET.
CNN said that its digital Multiplatform unique visitors rose by 19% vs. the first day of the 2016 Democratic Convention.
Additional data is expected later in the day on streaming and online viewership.
HAT TIP to: JLAGRAYFOX
Well, they didn’t survey the post-elderly lying in cemeteries, and that is the most important Democratic Party demographic!
Maybe there was compelling programming on other channels, such as reruns of “My 600 pound life”, or “Cake Boss”?
So even less enthusiasm for Biden than Hilary? (Especially poignant given that people can only attend online or on tv. as opposed to going.) Trump will win this thing hands down.
What about the illegal immigrant voting block?
To make it worse people are stuck at home unlike in 2016.
You have to admit, if you can remember the time, Hillary was getting a lot more support from the base, and a lot more push from the media.
They really thought she was going to win.
They really didn’t take Trump as seriously as they should have.
The lack of confidence in Biden isn’t as apparent until you contrast it with what it was like 4 years ago.
Their only real angle is to foment more Trump hate.
Barring any October surprises, or rampant ballot harvesting and voter fraud, the tea leaves do no read well for democrats.
Or, (I can't believe this is actually a show) Dr. Pimple Popper. Ugh
Cringe TV
25% by any measure is a lot.
Will the GOP convention go up 25%?
Who wants a good see JoHo?
Their most reliable voting bloc!...............................
Of course..I mean who is gonna watch that crap..here let me give you all a sneak preview..America sucks..Capitalism sucks..police sucks..borders suck..Communism rocks..see there ya go
If people are buying what the Democrats are selling, then we might as well pack it in now. I think that this is about as great a place as you can ever ask for. Socialists think that they can improve on perfect.
I didn’t watch-that’s the night I wash my hair
“There’s excitement in the air!”
That was a fart.
Biden had beans for lunch...............
Counterpoint: Have you ever watched her? First of all, for you guys, she's SMOKING HOT. Second, you can't stop watching what she does. It's so gross, that you can't help but grimace, throw up in your mouth a bit, and keep watching.
Go to YouTube and search for Dr. Pimple Popper. She was a star there, before her TV Show. Highly recommended.
It looks like some Americans like watching a slow-motion train wreck....but not many. When Joe took a knee during the National Anthem and could not see his TelePrompter, did he remember all the words?
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