Just months after marking its 4-year anniversary, viewers have made NewsNation the fastest-growing channel among basic cable networks, according to Nielsen, which tracks ratings across the television industry.
According to Nielsen, NewsNation grew nearly 50 percent among total day viewers and 67 percent among adults aged 25-54, ranking #1 among all 112 ad-supported cable networks in year-over-year growth. The milestone comes just one year after expanding its news programming to 24/7.
“NewsNation set out to offer an alternative to the polarized cable news landscape, and we are extremely gratified that viewers are validating our approach,” said Sean Compton, President of Nexstar’s Networks Division. “As we continue to grow, we remain committed to earning viewers’ trust each and every day.”
Nielsen data shows NewsNation saw a 24 percent gain in primetime total viewers compared to June of last year.
The network’s daytime programming also saw significant viewership gains, with each program from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET experiencing triple-digit growth among viewers aged 25-54. Propelled by viewers seeking fact-based coverage of the stories of our day, including the Israel-Iran war, U.S. intervention in the Middle East, anti-ICE protests on the streets of Los Angeles, and the debate over President Donald Trump’s budget bill, every program also was up double-digit percentages in total viewers.
The NewsNation app (available for download on Apple and Android devices) is also rapidly growing, with a 230% increase in visits in the past year.
Here’s just how much each NewsNation weekday show increased in just the past year, according to Nielsen:
- Morning in America (weekdays, 6-9 a.m. ET) overall viewership is up 92 percent, and ratings among adults aged 25-54 grew 175 percent
- NewsNation Live (weekdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ET) is up 225 percent among adults aged 25-54, while total viewership rose by 68 percent.
- NewsNation Now with anchor Nichole Berlie (weekdays, 12-3 p.m. ET) surged 167 percent among viewers aged 25-54 and 74 percent among total viewers.
- NewsNation Now, with anchor Connell McShane (weekdays, 3-6 p.m. ET), delivered 83 percent growth in total viewers and 180 percent growth in viewers aged 25-54.
- The network’s political affairs program, The Hill (weeknights, 6-7 p.m. ET), increased its viewership among viewers aged 25-54 by 150 percent and 66 percent in total audience.
In Prime Time, CUOMO continues to rank as NewsNation’s top-rated show. Since last year, the program has increased its viewership by 30 percent. At 7 p.m. ET, Elizabeth Vargas Reports saw 18 percent growth overall and a 22 percent increase in the 25-54 younger demographic, while On Balance with Leland Vittert (weeknights, 9 p.m. ET) was up 11 percent in total viewers.
