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The Kennedy Center Honors experienced a 25% drop in viewership this year, averaging 3.01 million viewers, following Donald Trump's involvement as the first sitting president to host the event. The event's record low and the controversy surrounding Trump's influence, including his efforts to rename the venue, have contributed to the decline in popularity.
NBC News laid off 150 employees due to declining ratings and ad revenue, with additional cuts expected as the company shifts focus towards digital and streaming services, including the launch of a new subscription streaming platform, amid broader industry layoffs and cable spinoffs.
Donald Trump publicly criticized CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King, claiming her career is over and criticizing her and other late-night hosts, amid ongoing tensions and ratings issues at CBS, following a settlement related to a lawsuit and internal debates over the show's content and audience preferences.
Warner Bros. Discovery's planned split into separate companies by 2026 is causing significant upheaval at CNN, which is being viewed as a declining asset. The restructuring aims to cut costs and address ratings and revenue issues, with potential layoffs and salary reductions for talent. Despite challenges, some industry insiders remain optimistic about CNN's historic value and future relevance, though the network faces a difficult transition amid declining viewership and revenue.
The article discusses the potential shutdown of several cable TV networks by 2025 due to declining viewership, increased competition from streaming services, and industry restructuring, highlighting networks like Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Teen Nick, Disney XD, Disney Jr., Nick Jr., Nat Geo Wild, BET, MTV, and FXX as most vulnerable.
The fourth GOP primary debate saw a 47% drop in viewership compared to the previous debate, with just over 4 million viewers tuning in on NewsNation and the CW Network. Despite the decline, it marked a record night for NewsNation, attracting the largest audience in its history. The first debate of the cycle drew the highest viewership, with 12.8 million viewers, while subsequent debates saw a decrease in numbers. CNN has announced plans to host two more debates in January.
David Leavy, previously chief corporate affairs officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, has been appointed as the new chief operating officer at CNN, responsible for business, operational, and promotional activities. The move is aimed at allowing CNN Chairman Chris Licht to focus on managing the network's editorial direction and programming. CNN has been struggling with declining ratings and is planning a programming revamp this fall, including a new weekly talk show and a new host for the 9 p.m. Eastern slot.
Fox Corp. reported a $50-million loss in Q3 due to the $787.5 million Dominion Voting Systems defamation case settlement, which cost the company $850 million in total. The lawsuit alleged that Fox News damaged Dominion's reputation by spreading falsehoods about voter fraud in the 2020 election. The aftermath has disrupted the top-rated cable news network, with ratings plummeting in prime time since the departure of top-rated conservative host Tucker Carlson. Despite the decline, Fox News still held a lead over MSNBC and CNN in viewers last week.